EXhibition - SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM - connecticut - USANympheus luminansis, les nympheas de la lumière - waterlilies of light by LAURENCE SAUNOIS © 2024
Nympheus luminansis, les nympheas de la lumière - waterlilies of light by LAURENCE SAUNOIS © 2024
The Slater Memorial Museum
The Slater Memorial Museum, also known as the J. F. Slater Memorial Museum, is a historic building and art museum located on the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Connecticut. Built in 1885 and dedicated in 1886, this museum is a gem of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and is considered the finest work of architect Stephen C. Earle.
The museum’s mission is to awaken visitors to the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and history. For over a century, it has displayed and interpreted the best examples of fine and decorative art, representing a broad range of world cultures.
Here are some key details about the Slater Memorial Museum:
Location: It is situated on the campus of the Norwich Free Academy.
Collection: The museum houses approximately 10,000 objects in its permanent collection, representing art from across the globe.
Artists: Over 1,000 artists are represented in the collection.
Unique Setting: The Slater Museum is one of only two museums located on a high school campus.
Purpose: It serves the Norwich Free Academy and its community by fostering inquiry, exploration, and celebration of the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and material culture.
Location: It is situated on the campus of the Norwich Free Academy.
Collection: The museum houses approximately 10,000 objects in its permanent collection, representing art from across the globe.
Artists: Over 1,000 artists are represented in the collection.
Unique Setting: The Slater Museum is one of only two museums located on a high school campus.
Purpose: It serves the Norwich Free Academy and its community by fostering inquiry, exploration, and celebration of the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and material culture.
Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, the Slater Memorial Museum offers a captivating journey through time and creativity.