Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo (must see)

The Toledo Museum of Art is an internationally known art museum. The museum was founded by Toledo glassmaker Edward Drummond Libbey in 1901 and moved to its current location, a Greek revival building designed by Edward B. Green and Harry W. Wachter on January 17, 1912. The building was expanded twice in the 1920s and 1930s.

The museum contains major collections of glass art of the 19th and 20th century European and American art, as well as small but distinguished Renaissance, Greek and Roman, and Japanese collections. Notable individual works include Peter Paul Rubens's The Crowning of Saint Catherine, significant minor works by Rembrandt and El Greco, and modern works by Willem de Kooning, Henry Moore, and Sol LeWitt, as well as Fragonard's Blind man's bluff.

A concert hall within the east wing, the Peristyle, is built in a classical style to match the museum's exterior. The hall is the principal concert space for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. A sculpture garden, containing primarily postwar works (earlier sculptures are on display in the interior) was added in 2001 and runs in a narrow band along the museum's Monroe Street facade.

The Toledo Museum features an extended exhibit, entitled The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb.

Why You Should Visit:
They have art for all tastes and beautiful displays. They have self-guided and guided tours. There are hidden niches in the classical wing. The outstanding Glass Pavilion is across the street in a different building. Kids area in the basement and lots of interactive displays for kids. Art classes and art appreciation classes available. Great speakers series as well as the movie series. There is a nice café for meals and drinks and a gift shop with unique artistic items. Staff is friendly and welcoming. All included, and free!

Tip:
Make sure you pop into the Peristyle auditorium. One of the coolest places to see any performance (you can see it from a doorway in the Egyptian wing).
Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Sight Name: Toledo Museum of Art
Sight Location: Toledo, USA (See walking tours in Toledo)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Toledo, Ohio

Create Your Own Walk in Toledo

Create Your Own Walk in Toledo

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Historical Houses Tour

Historical Houses Tour

If you want to visit the place which has kept alive the spirit of fine 19th century architecture, to witness a life of glamor and elegance, and to experience the style and wealth of the mighty of this world, then the Old West End neighborhood in Toledo is your final destination. Go ahead and explore the living demonstration of style, grace and beauty!

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles