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General Information
The Muscatine Art Center is a permanent, municipal, non-profit institution. The Art Center collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits objects of historical and aesthetic importance for the benefit of present and future generations. In addition, through the use of the permanent collection and special exhibitions, education programs are provided for all ages to encourage and promote the advancement, understanding, enjoyment and diffusion of knowledge of the visual arts.
ABOUT US
Showcasing the 1908 Musser Mansion and the contemporary Stanley Gallery, the Muscatine Art Center offers eastern Iowa both decorative arts associated with the original home, and exciting changing exhibitions. We invite you to spend an afternoon with us. Admission is free.
Established as a museum in 1965 by a gift of Laura Musser’s heirs, Mary Catherine McWhirter and Mary Musser Gilmore, the mansion features many distinctive architectural details of the Edwardian period.
TOURS
Group tours for both children and adults are always welcome and are offered free of charge. To schedule a tour please call the office at (563) 263-8282 at least two weeks in advance.
PARKING
The Muscatine Art Center has on-street parking available on the Mulberry Avenue side. Off-street parking is available in the Cedar Street parking lot (behind the Stanley Gallery). There are designated spaces for handicapped parking and ample parking for buses.
MEMBERSHIP
Individual and corporate memberships are available through the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center. The Friends provide volunteers for programs and receptions and funding for acquisitions and educational programs. For more detailed information see our "Friends" page.
HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays and Holidays
Smoking is prohibited in the buildings and on the grounds, sidewalks and parking areas of the Muscatine Art Center. Smoking is only permitted in personal vehicles and on the front sidewalk along Mulberry Avenue. For more information or to register a complaint call 1-800-944-2247 or visit www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.
LOCATION
The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa. It may be reached from Interstate 80 via Highway 38 South exit or from Highway 61 (bypass or business routes) to Mulberry Avenue.
Facility Rentals
The Muscatine Art Center Music Room in the Musser Mansion, The Studio in the Stanley Gallery and the Japanese Garden on the grounds are all available for rental. We have a separate form for the Japanese Garden rentals and a form for the other facility rentals. There is also a sheet with the policies of the Muscatine Art Center for weddings in the Japanese Garden. Please call the Muscatine Art Center for date availability at 563.263.8282.
MUSCATINE ART CENTER FINANCIAL SUPPORT
An annual appropriation by the City of Muscatine provides the main support for the Muscatine Art Center. The Friends of the Muscatine Art Center further supports the Art Center through sponsoring an annual membership drive and fundraising events which generate moneys for acquisitions, busing for students to view exhibition and collections, and fund the art education coordinator’s position. Individuals may also assist in supporting the Muscatine Art Center through direct contributions to the Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation. The Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation provides an annual budget for the purpose of sponsoring exhibitions, purchasing acquisitions for the permanent collection and conservation of the permanent collection as needed.
ACCESSIBILITY
The City of Muscatine, Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs and activities. Persons requesting accommodations because of disability or having questions or problems relating to programs and services may make contact with the Art Center office at 563-263-8282.
Muscatine Art Center Board of Trustees
PRESIDENT: Tom Spread
VICE-PRESIDENT: David Meloy
TREASURER: Caren Luke
SECRETARY: Jan Henderson
Other Members of the Board of Trustees include:
Doug Krieger
Mark Huddleston
Jennifer Conard
Becky Wichers
Jeffery Stone
YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE MUSCATINE ART CENTER BY SHOPPING!
When you shop online, start with Shop for Museums. Gift giving never felt better! Shopformuseums.com is the new museum fundraising secure site that allows you to shop with your favorite retailers and support the Muscatine Art Center all at the same time! Begin your shopping by going to www.shopformuseums.com. Once there, select the Muscatine Art Center to receive a donation. You will then choose your favorite retailer and click on that site. Continue shopping -- that's it. The retailer will make a donation on your behalf.
Whether you are in the market for upscale toys, gifts, apparel or computers, the place to start is with us. Every one of the upscale merchants on shopformuseums.com has agreed to donate a portion of each sale that originates with shopformuseums.com to the Muscatine Art Center as the museum of your choice.
Bookmark this site and click on shopformuseums.com whenever you shop online. We greatly appreciate your support!