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Beach Museum of Art is reopening May 9, 2023!

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

On December 22, 2022 there was a sprinkler system water line break at the Beach Museum, causing water damage. Though the artwork was unharmed, the museum’s offices were significantly impacted. After months of constructions, repairs and renovations we are excited to reopen and welcome our visitors back in the museum. 

Thank you for supporting your art museum during this period of crisis!

The museum will reopen Tuesday, May 9, 2023!
Hours:
Tues Wed Fri 10 – 5
Thurs 10 – 8
Sat 11 – 4
Closed Sun, Mon & holidays
Free admission and parking

We look forward to seeing you often at the museum!
Click here to check out the current and future exhibitions.

Beach Museum of Art exterior photo at twilight

 

Your art museum has re-opened!

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

Welcome back! The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art re-opened its doors to public visitors August 24, 2021.

Beach Museum of Art exterior photo at twilight

Celebrating 25 Years logoJoin us during the 2021-2022 season to celebrate 25 years of the Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University!

Enjoy the exhibitions and programming in two ways: online and in person. The museum’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Admission and parking are free.

Don’t miss the 25th anniversary special exhibitions and programs. Exhibitions include Gordon Parks: Homeward to the Prairie I Come and Doug Barrett: Find Your Voice, John Steuart Curry: Sunrise over Kansas, David Lebrun’s Transfigurations: 45 Paleolithic Handaxes and more, complimented with programs by world-class artists and experts. For more information on exhibitions visit beach.k-state.edu. For calendar of events in the Art in Motion program series visit beach.k-state.edu/calendar

Please enjoy this video by Beach Museum of Art Exhibition Designer and Building Systems Lead Lindsay Smith about what’s going on in the galleries. We look forward to seeing you often at the museum! 

Limited occupancy in the galleries and in the UMB theatre (for viewing  livestreamed events) to allow social distancing. The Beach Museum of Art follows K-State’s guidelines for COVID-19 health and safety procedures after reopening. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Stay Connected!

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

Visit us online at beach.k-state.edu

Send email to beachart@k-state.edu

Join the museum’s e-news list to stay up to date on everything at the museum.

Check out The Beach Blog for behind-the-scenes information, event info, and guest posts.

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Subscribe to the museum’s YouTube channel at beach.k-state.edu/videos to watch videos of special programs and events.

Join the Beach Buddies Facebook Group to enjoy fun activities and resources for children, families and educators.