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The Everson Museum of Art in Downtown Syracuse, New York is a major Central New York museum focusing on American art.HistoryThe museum was founded in 1897 by art historian George Fisk Comfort (who also helped found the Metropolitan Museum of Art); at that time, it was called the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. In 1911, it announced that it would seek to collect only American art.Over time the museum occupied several different buildings, including the Onondaga Savings Bank and the Syracuse Public Library, but it outgrew each facility.In 1941, Helen Everson made a gift to the city of Syracuse for the purpose of erecting an art museum. A groundbreaking took place in 1965, and in 1968 the new Everson Museum of Art opened. The new building was designed by internationally acclaimed architect I. M. Pei, and is regarded as a work of art in its own right.The Everson Museum collaborates with Light Work and the Urban Video Project (UVP) to exhibit video art on the facade of the building, including important works by Bill Viola, Jenny Holzer, William Wegman, among others. In the summer time, they host a film series which is very popular for residents of Syracuse.The Everson Museum of Art is also a famous location for skateboarders. Although illegal, on June 21, better known as National Go Skateboarding Day, skateboarders are allowed to skate at the museum. Central New York skateboarders often have signs that say "FREE eVe" meaning free the Everson Museum of Art.

Address: 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA
Phone: (315) 474-6064
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State: New York
County: Onondaga County
City: Downtown
Zip Code: 13202



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Reviews
Small but nice collection of art at this museum, most of which is a little more abstract and modern - not quite to my taste but still enjoyable. Wasn't a huge of the concrete everywhere, though - left me feeling a little cold.
Small art museum jam packed with interesting pieces. The main atrium is a really cool space, and has an accompanying gift shop. I went on a Saturday, and it was not very busy! Perfect to peruse. If you like art and are in Syracuse, you have to check it out for a couple hours.
Nice art museum that is small but has plenty of unique pieces to view. The worker Al has been there since 1994 and well informed and nice to have a chat with while looking around.
A great little craft and modern art museum in downtown Syracuse. We happened to visit during a temporary exhibit focused on Frank Buffalo Hyde. Interesting architecture by I.M. Pei.
We had such a lovely visit! Every time we visit my family we stop by to take in the fantastic architecture and wonderful art. If not for the oddly trailing second floor security guy - don't remember being trailed conspicuously and creepily last time we visited - everything was great. Even my toddler really got caught up in the ethereal, surreal qualities of the architecture and space.
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