The Block Museum of Art hosts innovative, inspiring, unexpected encounters with art. Free and open to all.
The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is the fine arts museum of Northwestern University and Chicago’s North Shore. It serves the academic and cultural needs of the University and community through:
Thought-provoking exhibitions
Rich and diverse permanent collection
Original scholarship
Dynamic educational and cultural programs
Classical and contemporary film screenings at Block Cinema
Mission Statement
The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art enriches teaching and learning on the campuses of Northwestern University and in the communities of their surrounding regions by:
Presenting art across time, cultures, and media;
Convening interdisciplinary discussions in which art is a springboard for exploring issues and ideas;
Collecting art that supports the Northwestern University curriculum.
Vision Statement
• To be a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative teaching and learning resource at Northwestern University through an artistic program that is a springboard for thought-provoking discussions relevant to the curriculum and to our lives today.
• To inspire and develop a new generation of artists, scholars, and arts professionals by providing experiential learning opportunities bridging the classroom and the world beyond the campus.
•To serve as a crossroad between campus and community, by creating an environment where all visitors feel welcome to participate.
Visit us online at: www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu
