Visitors in the "Frontiers of Impressionism" exhibition.

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

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An impressionist oil painting in shades of blue and green of waterlilies drifting on water.

Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum

Through March 1, 2026

Docent Gallery

 A toy stegosaurus in a landscape created by shimmery fabric.

Rachel Rose

Through January 18, 2026

Media Arts Watch Gallery

 A satirical oil painting of old men in congress, one standing and giving a dramatic speech.

William Gropper: Truth, Beauty, Justice, Humor

Through January 25, 2026

Lockhart Gallery

 Words written on a page and erased so harshly that the paper is torn up, although the traces of the words are visible. Near the top, one line is legible: "I spoke my honest mind at least."

Collection in Context: Bethany Collins

Through November 30, 2025

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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The modern and contemporary art galleries at MAG.

Contemporary art re-imagined

Explore our remarkable modern and contemporary art collections in the re-imagined Hawks and Wilson Galleries! See some of the newest acquisitions as well as works installed for the first time in many years.

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Explore the art that changed history

Impressionist art is anything but tame and stagnant. Explore the Frontiers of Impressionism through tours, workshops, and more!

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An impressionist oil painting in shades of blue and green of waterlilies drifting on water.
Impressionism-themed products on display for sale in THE STORE @ MAG.

Shop artfully this holiday season

Get your holiday gifts at MAG with extra shopping days on Tuesdays in December! THE STORE @ MAG is open 11:00 am–5:00 pm on December 9, 16, and 23. We offer gift wrapping!

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Dates announced for 2026 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Clothesline Art Festival, back at MAG on August 29 & 30, 2026. Artist applications for booths at the festival are open!

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A crowd browsing tents at the 2025 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival.