The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, features 6 art galleries and a museum of natural history, and hosts exhibitions and events. It was originally a museum of natural history when it opened in 1967, but in 2011 it became the anchor of the galleries of the College of Fine Arts.
The museum includes 4 major collections of classic, cultural, and contemporary artefacts and artwork. It has hosted dozens of exhibitions throughout the years and invites travelling exhibits, visiting speakers, and workshops all year long. It is a hub of the university's arts and cultural programmes.
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Highlights of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
The highlight of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is its 4 permanent collections. The Barrick Art Collection features modern and contemporary artworks, with many of the artists having connections to the Las Vegas area. The Barrick Cultural Collection includes natural history and cultural artefacts from the American Southwest and Central America, including a Pre-Columbian Collection.
The LVAM Collection features works from famed and important international and national artists, including many who graduated from UNLV. The Vogel Collection showcases 50 contemporary works from the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel 50x50 Collection. Rotating exhibits can be found in the East, Work Shop, West, and Centre galleries.
Good to know about the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Admission to the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is free to all, making it an outstanding, budget-friendly cultural experience in the Las Vegas Valley. It's located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, about a 10-minute drive to the east of the Vegas Strip. Parking is available on-site.
The museum's mission statement is that everyone deserves access to the arts. This means it is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Call the museum for details about special-needs access. It's a family-friendly experience, but pets are not permitted except for service animals.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art in Las Vegas
Location: 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Phone: +1 702-895-3381
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