The Muskegon Museum of Art
When the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) opened in 1912 on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, it made international news as the first purposely built art museum in the United States in a city of its size. For more than 100 years, it has stood as one of the finest cultural institutions in the Midwest with a collection of size and quality typically found only found in large metro areas. Today the MMA is an active regional art museum providing year-round programs and opportunities for every segment of its diverse community. In 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art welcomed visitors from all 50 states and 27 countries.
The Muskegon Museum of Art, founded on a tradition of aesthetic excellence, is committed to fostering the lifelong study and appreciation of the visual arts by strengthening, preserving and exhibiting its collections. The Museum enhances community involvement and support in a safe, accessible and welcoming environment. The MMA offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions and stimulates learning and creativity through diverse public and educational programming.