Art Museum
Bates College Museum of Art
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Bates College Museum of Art is an art museum in Maine, United States.
About Bates College Museum of Art
The Bates College Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. The museum's collection consists of works of art that showcase Maine as well as art from around the world, with a focus on modern and contemporary work. It holds 8,000 pieces and objects of contemporary domestic and international art. The museum offers numerous lectures, artist symposiums, and workshops.
The museum galleries are divided into three sections: the larger Upper Gallery, the smaller Lower Gallery, and the Synergy Gallery which is primarily used for student exhibits and research. The museum receives nearly 20,000 visitors annually.
Bates College Museum of Art by the numbers
- Founded
- 1955
Plan your visit
Bates College Museum of Art
- Website
- www.bates.edu
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What's on
Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Current exhibitions
Picture Story: Commencement 2026
From 4 Jun 2026
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, 480 Bates students became Bates alumni, ready to face uncertainty with the support of the lessons they’ve learned at Bates, both in and out of the…
‘A beautiful thing’: Stalwarts on the sidelines at Bates Comm…
From 4 Jun 2026
For many, Commencement is a one-and-done visit. For others in the audience — local alumni, retirees, and Lewiston friends — it’s an annual touchstone, rich with memories,…
‘Be You, Bravely’: Stephanie Kelley-Romano’s Baccalaure…
From 4 Jun 2026
Each year the graduating class at Bates picks a faculty or staff person to offer the Baccalaureate Address. The Class of 2026 selected Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen…