Museums & Galleries – August 2022
Tell us about your event! What gets in? We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Submit material as soon as possible; items received after the deadline (15th day of the preceding month) might not get in. The calendar also appears on our website. If you have questions, call 330-259-0435.
• Visitors are advised to contact museums for information on Covid-19 safety protocols.
Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High St., Akron 44308. 330-376-9185. akronartmuseum.org…. Contemporary art. “Reflections on Perceptions.” Through Sept. 11. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday.
The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh. 412-237-8300. warhol.org…. Andy Warhol’s paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks and pop art. by other artists. “Paola Pivi: I Want It All.” Covers the artist’s penchant for physical/visual excess. Includes photo and video documentation of Pivi’s ambitious performances and expansive site-specific installations. Through Aug. 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday.
Arms Family Museum of Local History. 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Houses furnishings of Wilford and Olive Arms and local exhibits. “Changing Views: Local Landmarks Over Time”; “Tod Family Treasures: 19th Century Heirlooms”; “Enchanted Evening: Formal Wear from the Jeanne D. Tyler Collection” and “Mid-Century Modern in the Mahoning Valley.” Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. $7 (adults),$6 (senior and students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3).
Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart.com…. Founded by Youngstown industrialist Joseph Butler in 1919. Permanent and changing exhibits. “86th National Midyear Exhibition 2022.” This annual juried show exhibits the artwork from throughout the United States and its territories. Through Aug. 14; “Selections from the Private Collection of David M. and Cecile Draime.” Includes Picasso, Matisse, Soulages, Baziotes, Munch and others. Through Aug. 7. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday.
Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. cmoa.org…. Painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, decorative arts, design, film, video and digital images. “Cauleen Smith: Pandemic Diaries.” Through Sept. 6; Gordon Parks in Pittsburgh, 1944/1946.” Through Aug. 7; “In Sharp Focus: Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris.” Iconic work of photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; closed Tuesday.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15213. 412-622-3131. carnegiemnh.org…. Artifacts documenting the history of human culture. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon- 5 p.m., Sunday; closed Tuesday.
Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh 15212. 412-237-3400. carnegiesciencecenter.org…. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday; closed Tuesday.
Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. 216-721-1600. cbgarden.org…. Features 20 gardens, including a rainforest and desert. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 44106. 1-800-317-9155. cmnh.org…. Permanent and changing exhibits covering anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, paleontology and wildlife biology. ”Curated Curiosity with Kayla.” Vlogger explores the museum in a special episode of her internet show. Through Dec. 31. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday.
Davis Education and Visitor Center/Weller Gallery. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
John Stark Edwards House. 303 Monroe St., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-394-4653. Artifacts from the Western Reserve. 2-5 p.m., the first Sunday.
Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114. 216-694-2000. greatscience.com…. Interactive science, space and tech. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday.
Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh 15222. 412-454-6000. heinzhistorycenter.org…. Includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the Museum Conservation Center. “From Slavery to Freedom.” At Heinz. Ongoing. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Original items from the TV set. At Heinz. Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Henry Barnhisel House. 1011 N. State St., Girard 44420. 330-545-6162. Girard and Trumbull artifacts. 1-4 p.m., second and fourth weekends.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle 16101. 724-652-2882. hoytartcenter.org…. Permanent and changing. “Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection.” Through Aug. 25. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Leavittsburg Heritage Museum. 4901 West Market St., Leavittsburg 44430; 330-399-1448. Features an open house 2-4 p.m., the third Sunday.
McDonough Museum of Art. YSU, 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-1400. mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu…. Exhibits by YSU students, alumni, regional and national artists. Masks required, regardless of vaccination status. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
McKinley Birthplace Home. 40 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-652-1704, ext. 6. www.mcklib.org… A replica of the home where President William McKinley. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday and Wednesday.
Medici Museum of Art. 9350 E. Market St., Warren 44484. 330-856-2120. medicimuseum.art. Work by noted painters and illustrators. “Norman Rockwell: American Scouting Collection.” Illustrations and paintings by illustrator Norman Rockwell. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid, Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. mocacleveland.org…. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.
National Packard Museum. 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330-394-1899. packardmuseum.org…. Noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday.
OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology. 15 Central Square, Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. ohwowkids.org…. Interactive, tech-based exhibits. 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., Thursday-Sunday.
Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2121 George Halas Drive, Canton 44708. 330-456-8207. profootballhof.com…. History of pro football. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. $28, $24, $21.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (E. 9th at Lake Erie), Cleveland 44114. 216-781-7625. rockhall.com…. History and development of rock and roll. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or later on many Saturdays.
The Soap Gallery. 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-240-0723. Hosts exhibits and cultural events.
Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189. Open house 2-4 p.m., the first Sunday.
Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Regional art. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. trumbullartgallery.com…. Noon-4 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday.
Tyler History Center. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Local history, archive and ballroom. Tuesday-Sunday. $7 (adults),$6 (senior/students),$5 (children 3-18), free (under 3).
War Vet Museum. 23 E. Main St., Canfield 44406. 330-533-6311. warvetmuseum.org…. Over 40,000 artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Saturday.
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. 151 Wood St., Youngstown 44503. 330-941-1314. Exhibits, archive and presentations. Masks required, regardless of vaccination status. The Steel Museum marks its 30th anniversary this year. In celebration, the museum has invited scholars and community leaders to reflect on how the last 30 years have shaped Youngstown, labor, industry and the museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday. $7,$6, $3.
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