Two visitors looking at a brilliant painting in the exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

Welcome to MAG

5,000 years of art from around the world in Rochester, NY

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Several planes appear to fly through the air in the corner of a room with blank walls.

Hiraki Sawa

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Through September 21, 2025

Media Arts Watch Gallery

Composing Color

Paintings by Alma Thomas

Through May 25, 2025

Docent Gallery

Two works of art next to each other. The left is a grayscale photograph of a nude man's back. The right is an abstract print of a woman reclining.

Making Connections

Highlights from a Decade of Acquisitions

Through July 13, 2025

Lockhart Gallery

A bird flies through an abstract, geometric space in a mural painted on the walls of the Hurlbut Gallery.

Avinash Kumar’s Illusionary Odyssey

Ongoing

Hurlbut Gallery

Upcoming Programs & Events

Brushwork & Mark Making (1ASP25) with Joan Nichols

Thursday, April 24

6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Painting Techniques & Styles: Art Start Series

Thursday, April 24

6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Kids Create: 8 Week Package (Ages 5-11)

Saturday, April 26

9:00 am–10:30 am

ALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Last Chance for Spring Art Classes

Classes are starting this week in the Creative Workshop—secure your spot today and watch your creativity blossom this spring! Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced artist ready to refine your skills, our diverse lineup of courses offers something for everyone.

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A table displays a series of watercolor palettes, a brush, a vase with pink and green flowers, and a sketchbooks with a painting of the flowers in the vase.

Two museum visitors placing color forms on the wall in the Composing Color exhibition.

Second Fridays at MAG

Finish your week with art at MAG! We’re now open until 8:00 pm on the second Friday of each month with half-priced admission. And don’t miss Brown Hound Downtown’s Alive @ 5 happy hours those nights!

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Free Museum Admission Opportunities

MAG provides free museum admission to many visitors through various programs and partnerships. Explore our list of opportunities to see if you qualify!

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