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1888

From its roots in Milwaukee’s first art gallery, which opened in 1888, the Milwaukee Art Museum has become an icon for the city and a vital resource for the community, the state, and beyond.

1890

The hundredth painting to be given to the Layton Art Gallery, in 1890.

1891

Acquired by the Layton Art Gallery in 1891.

1911

Drawing in the Sand (1911) by Joaquin Sorolla y BastidaMilwaukee Art Museum

1916

In 1916, it was renamed the Milwaukee Art Institute.

Together with the Layton Art Collection, the Milwaukee Art Society (after 1916, the Milwaukee Art Institute) worked assiduously to bring fine art to the people of Milwaukee.

1950

1950) by Eero SaarinenMilwaukee Art Museum

1970

Eero Saarinen-designed Milwaukee Art Center (1970) by Eero SaarinenMilwaukee Art Museum

1975

The challenge was met: in 1975, the Kahler building opened with vastly enlarged galleries for the Museum.

1980

In 1980, the Milwaukee Art Center changed its name to the Milwaukee Art Museum.

1988

In 1988 the Museum celebrated its centennial and, looking towards the future, developed plans for another expansion.

2001

The bold Quadracci Pavilion opened in 2001 to rave reviews and was adopted as an icon of Milwaukee.

2015

The Museum reopened in 2015.

Milwaukee Art Museum's Herzfeld Gallery (2015) by Milwaukee Art Museum, photo by John R. GlembinMilwaukee Art Museum

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