Mobile Museum of Art facts for kids
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| Established | 1963 |
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| Location | 4850 Museum Drive Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Type | Art |
The Mobile Museum of Art (MMofA) is a cool art museum in Mobile, Alabama. It has a huge collection of art from the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. The museum also puts on special shows, fun programs like film screenings and dance, and art classes for everyone.
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About the Museum
The Mobile Museum of Art started in 1963. It has grown to be the only art museum in southern Alabama that is officially recognized. The museum has more than 6,400 pieces of art. This includes paintings, sculptures, decorative items, and crafts.
The museum is located inside Langan (Municipal) Park. In 2002, the museum got a big upgrade. It spent $15 million to make the building three times bigger. Now, it covers about 86,444 square feet (8,030.91 m2) of space.
Art Collections
The museum shows off its own art collection and also borrows art for special exhibits. You can explore different galleries, each with unique art.
Asian Art Gallery
The Mary and Charles Rodning Gallery of Asian Art has many interesting pieces. You can see ancient Chinese bronzes and pottery. There are also works from the early 1900s.
American Art Gallery
The Katharine C. Cochrane Gallery features American art. This includes furniture, sculptures, and paintings. Most of these pieces date from the 1770s onwards.
European Art Gallery
The Maisel Gallery of European Art gives you a look at art from Europe. It has paintings, prints, sculptures, and decorative items.
Special Exhibitions
The museum often changes its displays. It creates new shows using its own collection. Examples include Alabama Print Portfolio and Native American Art from the Collection. The museum also brings in special shows. These feature art by local artists and famous artists from around the world.
For many years, the museum held an Annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts Fair. This event helped raise money to buy important new art for the museum. In 2001, a generous gift of modern glass art was given to the museum. This collection now has over 183 pieces from different countries.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Arte de Mobile para niños
