We've started to enjoy going to art galleries and museums. This is a must do! First, IT'S FREE!!! They are funded by Vassar College and they don't even accept donations. As we meandered through the exhibits, we were both amazed at what they have collected. Each corner, each gallery had amazing pieces of art. It is something you need to experience. Our favorite was the sculpture garden. read more

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Wonderful college art museum located on the Vassar college campus. The museum is a teaching facility with items from antiquity to modern, over 22,000 items, paintings, drawings, prints, graphic art, sculpture, textiles, glass and ceramics. I was principally interested in the Hudson River landscape painters of which there is an impressive number; I was not to be disappointed, from the giants to the lesser known Hudson River Landscape Atrist, many are represented there. I was, also, quite surprised to see the number of Aaron Draper Shattuck paintings on display, a New Hampshire artist who I have long admired. The Loeb Museum is fascinating; you can easily spend an entire day and merely scratch the surface of this incredible collection. Located on this very beautiful picturesque Vassar College Campus, the Francis Lehman Loeb is worth a visit anytime of year, the campus setting and museum is truly a visit you will long remember. read more

The museum is small, but its collection, exhibits, and sculpture garden are exceptional. I visited at the end of July, and the museum was empty. The staff was accommodating. Take your earphones for maximum enjoyment. Admission is free, and we had a wonderful time admiring their impressive collection of well-known artists. The exhibit on the Ubuhle Women--Beadwork and the Art of Independence was unique, and the history behind it is powerful. Admission is free. The Vassar College campus is beautiful, and the museum details the origins of the museum and the founder of Vassar College. read more

Small museum with great collection of works by prominent artist... if you can find it. The Yelp map location is a about 2 miles from the actual museum location. read more

The Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center - Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center - Art Galleries Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I wonder how many of you are reading this and saying to yourself, "I didn't realize Vassar College had an art gallery." Well, they do, and it's a gem! It has a surprisingly impressive collection of art works, and best of all, it's free! It opened in 1864, and Vassar became the first college or university in the U.S. to have an art museum as part of its original plan. The majority of the works in the gallery are gifts from alumni or patrons. The Center is well organized and has a little bit of everything in it. I particularly like the large collection of paintings from the Hudson River School, very prominent in the area, of course. I'm not sure whether the casual follower would recognize any of the works in the museum, as they appear to be (to me anyway), not-so-well-known works by many famous artists. But you would definitely recognize the artists, such as: Degas, Cole, Leger, Picasso, Matisse, O'Keefe, Miro, Pollock, De Kooning, Munch, Cezanne, Hopper, and Parrish. I would say plan for 60-90 minutes viewing the museum, modified by how crowded it might be, the size of your own group, and your own speed through galleries. Rest rooms are in adjacent Taylor Hall. Food and drink are not available. There is a small gift shop at the entrance, where a variety of cards and prints may be purchased, typically in the range of $2-$10. I recommend visiting when classes are not in session. That allows you to park easily in the spaces reserved for the galleries, and there are fewer people going through the gallery. read more

Good little museum on Vassar campus with some interesting paintings.A Munch from when he thought he was a French impressionist, some Picasso,Marsden Hartley,Dutch minor masters, Byzantine icon , Franz Kline and a nice sculpture Garden. read more

Absolutely wonderful surprise ! A great art museum on a beautiful college campus ! Very easy to get to and enjoy.

Stellar collection! This museum is on the small side but nearly every painting is excellent. It is just inside of the main gate of the campus, it was a little confusing finding it and some additional signage would be helpful. You enter through the glass vestibule, not the big door near it, if you enter through the big door you will end up in a labyrinth of offices, but Ghiberti's doors located in a stairwell there, so maybe getting lost was alright! The sculpture garden has an awesome collection of conifers even if it is a little light on the sculpture, the trees were worth it! I can't wait to go back. read more