Two museum visitors looking at one of the works in MAG's contemporary art galleries.

Welcome to MAG

5,000 years of art from around the world in Rochester, NY

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Two serene women's heads, carved out of shining wood.

Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden

Through August 23, 2026

Docent Gallery

 Two men wearing masks bend over backwards towards each other, two of their hands meeting. They're outside and silhouetted against a rising sun.

Rashid Johnson: The Hikers

Through July 19, 2026

Media Arts Watch Gallery

 An abstract, Cubist print of a woman seated for a portrait.

Picasso and the Progressive Proof

Through June 21, 2026

Lockhart Gallery

 An oil painting of a table set with a platter and wicker basket of peaches and a watermelon that's been cut open.

Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life

Through January 31, 2027

Forman Gallery

 A bird flies through an abstract, geometric space in a mural painted on the walls of the Hurlbut Gallery.

Avinash Kumar’s Illusionary Odyssey

Ongoing

Hurlbut Gallery

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Clothesline visitors browsing a line of food trucks.

Calling all artist and food vendors!

Be part of more art, more music, and more food at the M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival this year! Accepting artist and food vendor applications now.

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Explore MAG online

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at MAG? Or what are the MAG staff’s favorite works of art? Ever wonder what the must-sees are in our collection? Check out our digital guide to the museum—it’s free and on Bloomberg Connects!

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Attendees of the 2025 MAG Gala raising a toast during dinner.

Flourish: For All, Forever

Join us in celebrating MAG’s commitment to free access for all—forever. Want to help be a catalyst for arts access? Get a ticket for MAG’s gala, either the cocktail hour or the full program!

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Free for All, Forever

You can dramatically impact the Rochester community for generations. MAG is raising money to support free admission for everyone, forever. Make a lasting impression with a donation to support our current access initiatives.

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