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Munson Creating transformational arts experiences in Utica, NY. Home to Pratt Munson College of Art and Design. The museum is free and open to the public. to 5 p.m.

Special exhibitions carry separate admission fees. Performing Arts and Film Series events also require admission. The hours listed are the public hours for the Museum galleries. The Membership Office, Administrative Offices, and the Performing Arts Ticket Office are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. Ticket Office phone numbers: 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. The School of Art reception office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Community Arts information and registration: 315-797-8260 or [email protected]. Pratt Munson College of Art and Design information can be found at www.prattmunson.edu
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OUR MISSION
Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
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Our Values:

Arts are Essential
Munson is a steward of a great cultural resource that we enrich and preserve. We believe in the power of the arts to serve our entire community and see our art collection, programs, and classes as offering essential experiences that inspire personal and cultural transformation. Community Enrichment
Munson connects people with the arts to enrich lives, encourage creativity, and offer opportunities to enhance cultural understanding. Through dynamic and thought-provoking programs, we bring individuals together and make the arts accessible to all segments of our community. We continue to serve as the cultural heart of Utica while reaching audiences well beyond and assuming a leadership role in the arts. Commitment to Excellence
Munson staff and faculty serve the public in a welcoming, inclusive, and exemplary manner through authentic arts-based experiences in Museum galleries and through education, the performing arts, and collaborations. We make each experience on our campus—from visitors to students to staff interactions—positive and exceptional.
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Strategic Goals:

Exceptional Experiences
Munson will provide exceptional experiences that ignite curiosity and creativity and highlight Munson as a premier arts organization. Community Engagement
Munson will engage new and existing constituencies by cultivating deeper community connections in the greater Mohawk Valley. We will be an even more welcoming and inclusive organization. Strengthen and Build Capacity
Munson will ensure that it has the resources it needs to be financially strong and flexible to support investments in new opportunities and recruit and retain talented and diverse personnel.

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and honor the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous pe...
10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and honor the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Munson is located on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Oneida Nation, one of the five original member nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We acknowledge the enduring connection of Indigenous communities to this land and the importance of learning from and honoring their histories and traditions.

🎨 Kids Community Arts Session 2 classes start in just a few weeks!Give young artists the chance to draw, paint, work wit...
10/11/2026

🎨 Kids Community Arts Session 2 classes start in just a few weeks!

Give young artists the chance to draw, paint, work with clay, and sculpt in these hands-on classes at Munson. Kids will experiment with different materials, build new skills, and have fun making art along the way!

Classes for ages 4–5 year olds
👉 Art Explorations 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yFLhhx

Classes for 6–8 year olds
👉 Art Explorations: Drawing + Painting 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Vh3B1T

Classes for 9–12 year olds
👉 Young Artists: Drawing + Painting 🔗 https://bit.ly/46rny8O
👉 Young Artists: Clay + Sculpture 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TCVdtb

Registration is now open—join us for Session 2! ✨

A moment for the minimalist and abstract work in the Balcony Galleries ✨🖼️ Featuring work from Anne Truitt, Angelo Ippol...
10/09/2026

A moment for the minimalist and abstract work in the Balcony Galleries ✨

🖼️ Featuring work from Anne Truitt, Angelo Ippolito, and Kenzo Okada

10/08/2026

Picture-perfect fall moments on the Munson campus. 🍂

"Are You Experienced" opens this week at the Pratt Munson Gallery.Featuring the work of Patrick Brennan, Linda Sormin, a...
10/06/2026

"Are You Experienced" opens this week at the Pratt Munson Gallery.

Featuring the work of Patrick Brennan, Linda Sormin, and Stephanie McMahon, the exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, sound, and installation in three interconnected environments that invite movement, discovery, and a closer look.

Join us for the opening reception 👉 Friday, Oct. 9, from 3–5 p.m. ✨ Free and open to the public.

📍 Pratt Munson Gallery, located in Fountain Elms, 2nd Floor

Going once, twice, SOLD… to Munson! 🎉How does a work of art make its way into a museum collection? Sometimes, it starts ...
10/01/2026

Going once, twice, SOLD… to Munson! 🎉

How does a work of art make its way into a museum collection? Sometimes, it starts with a great discovery, and a little competitive bidding!

Our newest acquisition, this rare 1856 porcelain "Figure of Uncle Tiff," was spotted by Curator Elizabeth Welch at an auction in York, Pennsylvania. After some serious bidding, Munson came away with the winning bid! 👉 We’re thrilled to add this remarkable piece to the collection and share its story for generations to come.

— Stephen Harrison, Director and Chief Curator

🖼️ A view of Eugene Warburg's porcelain "Figure of Uncle Tiff," as currently installed in the first floor, North gallery, adjacent to Robert S. Duncanson's "Vale of Kashmir"

❤️ Exciting unveiling! ❤️ Pratt Munson students attended the 2027 kickoff and unveiling of next year’s American Heart As...
09/30/2026

❤️ Exciting unveiling! ❤️ Pratt Munson students attended the 2027 kickoff and unveiling of next year’s American Heart Association - New York State’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk logo design!

🎉 Congratulations to Raelin Johnston, whose design was selected as the official logo for the 2027 Heart Run & Walk!

A special congratulations to runner-up designers:
👉🏻 Alessandra Alo
👉🏻 Adyn-Parker Moffett

Thank you to Pratt Munson faculty member Cindy Koren for coordinating the Design Sprint on campus this past weekend and creating this incredible opportunity for our students to put their creativity and design skills into action.

We’re so proud of all of the students who participated and can’t wait to see Raelin’s design representing the 2027 Heart Run & Walk here in Utica! ❤️

Thank you, Love Living Local 315, for a great convo about why the arts matter and the future of Munson! ✨🎨
09/29/2026

Thank you, Love Living Local 315, for a great convo about why the arts matter and the future of Munson! ✨🎨

In this episode of Love Living Local 315, we sit down with Anna D’Ambrosio, President and CEO of Munson, to talk about the past, present and future of one of the Mohawk Valley’s most iconic institutions. Anna shares how Munson has evolved during her decades with the organization. A major part of that change has been making art more accessible and creating a place where everyone feels welcome. From free art classes for hundreds of local kids to partnerships throughout the community, Munson has become much more than a museum.

We also dive into Munson For All, the organization’s first capital campaign since its founding in 1919. The $9.5 million campaign will help transform the Museum of Art with an expanded interactive Art Odyssey, a new cafe and other visitor focused improvements. Anna also shares why art matters in a world dominated by screens and technology. It gives people a chance to slow down, observe and think differently.

Along the way, we uncover just how much is happening at Munson. The organization hosts more than 600 events each year and operates across 25 buildings in Utica. Its collection also attracts visitors from around the world. Whether you love art or have never stepped inside a museum, Anna has a simple message. You do not need to know anything about art to walk through the doors and experience it for yourself.

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310 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
13502

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+13157970000

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