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A World of Art for All Ages
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For Art, For All
Your support enables exciting exhibitions, engaging educational programs, and free admission.
Exhibitions
New summer exhibitions, including photography by Mimi Plumb and American quilts from the collection
Jun 27, 2026–Aug 16, 2026
Quilted Stories: American Quilts from the Permanent Collection
Historical and contemporary American quilts from the permanent collection are avenues for personal creativity and identity.
Jun 13, 2026–Sep 27, 2026
Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb
Organized by the High Museum of Art, this is the first solo museum exhibition of work by photographer Mimi Plumb.
Jul 18, 2026–Dec 20, 2026
Ana Mendieta: Grass Breathing
This seminal 1974 short film exemplifies the artist’s pioneering exploration of body, land, and identity.
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Events
Check here for artist talks and lectures, family programs, student workshops, and more events all year long, free and open to everyone.
Learn with Us
Engage with our educational resources for Cornell, Ithaca, and the region.
Plan Your Class
The Johnson Museum of Art hosts hundreds of Cornell class sessions from more than 50 departments and programs every academic year.
Student Resources
Learn more about Museum internship opportunities, tours and workshops available for student groups, and more information for our student audience.
Discover Our Collection
Explore the Johnson’s collection of 40,000 works.
Johnson Kids
Visit this special spot for projects and inspiration that families can share together throughout the year.
About the Museum
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University opened in 1973 and has always been open to all without charge. Designed by I. M. Pei & Partners, the Museum is named for Herbert F. Johnson, Class of 1922.
Land Acknowledgment
Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ dispossession, and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ people, past and present, to these lands and waters.
This land acknowledgment has been reviewed and approved by the traditional Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ leadership.
