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Admission for everyone is always free! Check here for current hours and more.

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The Johnson Museum holds more than 40,000 works in its collection from around the world.

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Check out what’s on view this season at the Museum and look back through our history.

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Free events for everyone, plus special programs for students, families, and more!

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The Johnson Museum actively contributes to the intellectual life of our campus and community.

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Help the Johnson Museum continue its legacy by making a gift today.

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Faculty and Instructors

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The Johnson Museum actively contributes to the intellectual life of the campus and community, serving as an important educational and cultural resource for Cornell students and faculty as well as residents of the central New York region.

Class Sessions at the Museum

The Johnson hosts hundreds of Cornell class sessions from more than 50 departments and programs every academic year.

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The disciplinary diversity of the students has made for enriching class discussions. They have learned a great deal from one another, and have brought a lot to the table in terms of their research expertise.”

Dr. Ananda Cohen-Aponte, Associate Professor, Department of the History of Art

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Teaching Resources

Whether you’re looking to reinforce skills, contribute to class content, take a break from the classroom, or all of the above, determining clear goals and outcomes for a class session is essential.

Resources & More

Independent Research

Access to the Museum’s object files, archival material, and other primary resources related to the collections and exhibitions can be arranged by contacting our curatorial department. Please allow 5-10 business days to communicate and plan your research appointment.

Contact Annie Abernathy to begin your request.

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