Coronavirus Update
Willamette University has decided to immidiately close the Hallie Ford Museum of Art to observe Governor Brown’s newest mandate to control COVID-19. Our museum joins other museums across our region who are temporarily closing through at least December 2.
The Maribeth Collins Director John Olbrantz says, "As we move forward through these difficult times together, I remain hopeful that these new measures will give us the much needed opportunity to control the number of cases and ensure the safety of all."
MORE COVID-19 INFORMATION AND VISITOR GUIDELINES
HOURS OF OPERATION
Temporarily Closed: effective immediately through Dec. 2
TIMED ENTRY is not currently taking place
About the Museum
The only liberal arts college art museum in the Northwest, the museum is located near the Oregon State Capitol in the heart of Salem, Oregon. The museum is a leader in the research on the art of the Northwest, with one of the most significant collections of Northwest art and a history of important publications and exhibitions. The museum’s collections reflect the rich Pacific Northwest culture and explore the history of art around the world.
Special exhibitions range from classical works to modern masters, while the permanent galleries feature works by Pacific Northwest and Native American artists as well as a diverse collection of Ancient, European, American, and Asian art.
Upcoming Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving
The museum will be closed November 26 and November 27
Winter Break
Starting Sunday, December 20, 2020 the museum will close for Willamette University's Winter Break and will reopen on Tuesday, January 5.
