What are the opening hours?

Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Rockford Art Museum

Name: Rockford Art Museum
Address: 711 N Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61103, US
Telephone: (815) 968-2787
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

Home
United States
Rockford, IL
Rockford Art Museum

RAM Galleries are open Thu–Sun, 10 AM to 5 PM with free admission. RAM aims to provide an accessible, engaging, and educational experience to all visitors.
(226)

Visit rockfordartmuseum.org/visit/accessibility for details on our layout. The RAM PERMANENT COLLECTION focuses on modern and contemporary art, photography, studio glass, outsider art, and regional art; exhibits change throughout the year. Rockford Art Museum showcases three to four FEATURE EXHIBITIONS each year. EDUCATION PROGRAMS include lectures for adults, classes for children, and gallery wal

ks for all ages. The STUDIO hosts classes, meetings, and small events, with work on display by local artists. Hours vary, for more info call (815) 968-2787.

09/03/2026

Paula Kloczkowski Luberda (Naperville, IL)
‘Enough’, 2023
stoneware
4-6” x 5-10” x .75” each
courtesy of the artist

Midwestern Biennial 2026 is on view at Rockford Art Museum through September 27. Juried by Laurie Hogin, and sponsored by the Dean Alan Olson Foundation, this year’s exhibition features 98 contemporary artists from across the Midwest. Free admission Thursday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM.

09/02/2026

Anita Dawson (Columbus, OH)
‘Pink Ribbon’, 2025
oil on canvas
9” x 11” x 1”
courtesy of the artist

On view until September 27th as part of the Rockford Midwestern Biennial exhibition. Visit Thursday - Sunday, 10am-5pm. Free admission.

08/31/2026

Lisa Madden (Mokena, IL)
‘Jupiter’, 2025
graphite, acrylic, oil on canvas
36” x 36” x 1.75”
courtesy of the artist

Midwestern Biennial 2026 is on view at Rockford Art Museum through September 27. Juried by Laurie Hogin, and sponsored by the Dean Alan Olson Foundation, this year’s exhibition features 98 contemporary artists from across the Midwest. Free admission Thursday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM.

08/28/2026

Jeff Ignatius (Rock Island, IL)
‘Off-Road Truck (Left Behind 3)’, 2025
archival photographic print, ed. 4/10
24” x 16”
courtesy of the artist

Visit the 78th Midwestern Biennial Thursday- Sunday, 10am- 5pm. Free admission.

08/26/2026

Gary Cudworth (Oswego, IL)
‘Swinging Cage Stroll’, 2025
ink and graphite on paper stretched over canvas, paper frame
36” x 48”
courtesy of the artist

Midwestern Biennial 2026 is on view at Rockford Art Museum through September 27. Juried by Laurie Hogin, and sponsored by the Dean Alan Olson Foundation, this year’s exhibition features 98 contemporary artists from across the Midwest. Free admission Thursday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM.

08/24/2026

Jennifer Bock-Nelson (Quincy, IL)
‘Exhale’, 2024
watercolor, colored pencil
12” x 12”
courtesy of the artist

Currently featured in the Rockford Midwestern Biennial on view until September 27, 2026. Free admission, Thursday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.

08/21/2026

Brent Cole (Muncie, IN)
‘Dead Wood’, 2026
glass, resin, blackboard slate, paper
11” x 5” x 6”
courtesy of the artist

Visit the 78th Midwestern Biennial Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Free admission.

08/19/2026

ONE Month to go! Just ONE MONTH until the 78th Greenwich Village Art Fair! 🎉

SAT + SUN, SEPT 19 + 20, 2026 Sat: 10 AM–6 PM | Sun: 10 AM–5 PM
Admission: $10 | $5 for RAM members, Kids 12 and under are Free!
🦮Dog friendly (leashed please)
Rockford Art Museum | 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL

Join us for a weekend packed with juried artists, live regional music, children’s art activities, local vendors, food trucks, cocktails + more!

Established in 1948, GVAF is the longest-running art fair of its kind in the Midwest, featuring original artwork made entirely by the exhibiting artists. 
To see list of exhibiting artist, music schedule or become a volunteer, visit greenwichvillageartfair.com. Admission proceeds support Rockford Art Museum.

08/17/2026

Rebecca Bissi (Racine, WI)
‘Big Loops’, 2026
acrylic, 1/4” stainless steel cable
48” x 48”
courtesy of the artist

Midwestern Biennial 2026 is on view at Rockford Art Museum through September 27. Juried by Laurie Hogin, and sponsored by the Dean Alan Olson Foundation, this year’s exhibition features 98 contemporary artists from across the Midwest. Free admission Thursday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM.

Address

711 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(815) 968-2787

Website

http://rockfordartmuseum.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rockford Art Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Rockford Art Museum:

Want your museum to be the top-listed Museum in Rockford?