Zimmerli Art Museum
With more than 60,000 works in its collection, the museum frequently updates the permanent galleries with works that spotlight an artist, period, or theme. Special exhibitions reflect the Zimmerli's commitment to interdisciplinary perspectives and range from provocative thematic shows to in-depth surveys of particular artists and movements.
The Zimmerli Art Museum's American art collection numbers more than 16,500 objects. It includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper (prints, drawings, and photographs), and decorative arts.
The Zimmerli's collection of European art comprises paintings, sculpture, works on paper, rare books, and decorative arts, and ranges in date from the Renaissance to the present, totaling close to 10,000 objects, with its primary strength in French 19th-century works on paper, notably prints and rare books.
The Zimmerli's Russian and Soviet nonconformist art holdings contain some 22,000 objects and provide an overview of art in Russia from the 14th century to the present.
Educational activities and social opportunities enhance the visual experience for visitors of all ages. Performances and lectures provide deeper insight into the artist's world; while workshops and classes invite participants to become the artists.