Museums & Galleries – December 2022
Editor’s note: An image in the December 2022 print edition was incorrectly attributed to artist Lori Kella. The photo captions have been corrected in the online version.
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Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High St., Akron 44308. 330-376-9185. akronartmuseum.org…. Contemporary art. 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, sculptures, prints, photographs, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, and pop art by other artists. 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. “14th Memories of Christmas Past.” Showcases the Arms house decorated for the holidays. Includes decorated trees, antique toys, ornaments, and holiday finery. Now through Saturday, Dec. 31. 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. 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. 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…. 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. 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. Features artifacts and furnishings from the Western Reserve. Open 2-5 p.m., the first Sunday of each month.
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. 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 exhibits. “Fraternity of Brothers: Freemasonry in the Valley of New Castle.” Through Jan. 26. “Mystery & Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art.” Through Jan 26. “Andrew Chalfen.” Jan. 31-March 16. 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. “Fall Graduating BFA Exhibition. Dec. 2-17. “Arts of Death: Tombs, Cemeteries, Mourning, and the Macabre poster exhibition. Dec. 2-17. “Taryn McMahon, Lori Kella, Mark Keffer – The Possible Actuals: World Building and the Landscape in Virtual Reality.” Jan. 20-March 4. “Amanda D. King: Root Matter.” Jan. 20-March 4. Opening receptions occur 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. 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 was born. 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. “Building Bridges Across Age.” Through Dec. 23. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. 14000 Euclid, Cleveland 48106. 216-421-8671. mocacleveland.org…. Features contemporary works and installations. 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…. 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…. 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. “The Youngstown League.” Features work by Michael Green, James Pernotto, Tony Armeni, Diane Beatty, Edward Hallahan, Tony Nicholas, Tom Davidson, Jim Lepore, and Mark Lysowski. Opens 5-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2. Through December. Noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
Struthers Historical Society Museum. 50 Terrace, Struthers 44471. 330-755-7189. 2-4 p.m., first Sunday.
Thomases Art Gallery. Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Art gallery in the Jewish Community Center displays regional art. “Through My Eyes.” Work by Liz Bulkley Testa. Through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
Trumbull Art Gallery. 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren 44481. 330-395-4876. trumbullartgallery.com…. “Trees at the Gallery Holiday Marketplace. Through Jan. 7. Special hours: noon-6 p.m., Thursday; noon-4 p.m., and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Free.
Tyler History Center. 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Tuesday-Sunday. “Brier Hill Works: Art and Artifacts from Jim Pernotto.” Pernotto, who grew up in Lansingville on the lower South Side, left the city as a young man to pursue his art career. When he returned in 1979, he found a changed landscape that soon came to inform and influence his artwork. Pernotto recently donated to MVHS his collection of steel workers’ tools and equipment salvaged from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company’s Brier Hill Works. These artifacts will be featured along with the artwork. Through March 31. $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. 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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