Munson

Munson Creating transformational arts experiences in Utica, NY. Home to Pratt Munson College of Art and Design. The museum is free and open to the public. to 5 p.m.

Special exhibitions carry separate admission fees. Performing Arts and Film Series events also require admission. The hours listed are the public hours for the Museum galleries. The Membership Office, Administrative Offices, and the Performing Arts Ticket Office are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. Ticket Office phone numbers: 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. The School of Art reception office is

open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Community Arts information and registration: 315-797-8260 or [email protected]. Pratt Munson College of Art and Design information can be found at www.prattmunson.edu
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OUR MISSION
Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
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Our Values:

Arts are Essential
Munson is a steward of a great cultural resource that we enrich and preserve. We believe in the power of the arts to serve our entire community and see our art collection, programs, and classes as offering essential experiences that inspire personal and cultural transformation. Community Enrichment
Munson connects people with the arts to enrich lives, encourage creativity, and offer opportunities to enhance cultural understanding. Through dynamic and thought-provoking programs, we bring individuals together and make the arts accessible to all segments of our community. We continue to serve as the cultural heart of Utica while reaching audiences well beyond and assuming a leadership role in the arts. Commitment to Excellence
Munson staff and faculty serve the public in a welcoming, inclusive, and exemplary manner through authentic arts-based experiences in Museum galleries and through education, the performing arts, and collaborations. We make each experience on our campusโ€”from visitors to students to staff interactionsโ€”positive and exceptional.
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Strategic Goals:

Exceptional Experiences
Munson will provide exceptional experiences that ignite curiosity and creativity and highlight Munson as a premier arts organization. Community Engagement
Munson will engage new and existing constituencies by cultivating deeper community connections in the greater Mohawk Valley. We will be an even more welcoming and inclusive organization. Strengthen and Build Capacity
Munson will ensure that it has the resources it needs to be financially strong and flexible to support investments in new opportunities and recruit and retain talented and diverse personnel.

๐ŸŽ’ Munson staff go back to school!Back-to-school season had us digging through the archives to find some familiar Munson ...
09/04/2026

๐ŸŽ’ Munson staff go back to school!

Back-to-school season had us digging through the archives to find some familiar Munson faces on their very first days of school. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“ธ

Join Munson for Mohawk Valley Gives Day on Sept. 18 and help us create a future where everyone has a place at Munson to ...
09/03/2026

Join Munson for Mohawk Valley Gives Day on Sept. 18 and help us create a future where everyone has a place at Munson to experience, create, and connect through the arts. ๐ŸŽจ

Your support will benefit Munson's Community Engagement Fund, helping strengthen community partnerships and keeping the arts accessible throughout the Mohawk Valley.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Together, weโ€™re working to unlock $200,000 in challenge dollars for the fund. ๐Ÿ”— givemv.org/organizations/munson

Giving begins Sept. 14! Save the date, and thank you for being part of the Munson community.

๐ŸŽจ Calling all teen artists! Spend your fall drawing, painting, building your skills, and working alongside other young a...
09/02/2026

๐ŸŽจ Calling all teen artists! Spend your fall drawing, painting, building your skills, and working alongside other young artists.

๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Teen Drawing + Painting โ€“ Wednesdays, 6โ€“8:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4gvcyLU

๐Ÿ“ Teen Drawing Portfolio Development โ€“ Mondays, 4โ€“6 p.m.
๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/3SnoCah

Both classes are designed for ages 13โ€“18 and welcome all levels, whether you're looking to grow your skills or prepare for college.

๐Ÿ“… Classes begin the week of September 14!

Itโ€™s the first day of school in Utica, and it got us thinking of this lithograph by Howard Baer from the Munson collecti...
09/02/2026

Itโ€™s the first day of school in Utica, and it got us thinking of this lithograph by Howard Baer from the Munson collection. ๐Ÿ“š

Wishing all students a great first day! Weโ€™re sure your teachers will greet you with a bigger smile than the woman in this piece. ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Howard Baer (American, 1907โ€“1986), "My First Day at School," 1935. Lithograph on paper, 14 x 11 1/4 in. Gift of Mrs. Stephen Walker, 90.23.7.

๐Ÿ‚ Fall Clearance Sale! ๐Ÿ‚Save 40% off select merchandise at the Munson Museum Shop throughout September! Stop by and shop...
09/01/2026

๐Ÿ‚ Fall Clearance Sale! ๐Ÿ‚

Save 40% off select merchandise at the Munson Museum Shop throughout September! Stop by and shop the deals as we make room for new products hitting the shelves soon. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

September onlyโ€”donโ€™t miss it!

Fall is around the corner, so settle in with new films at Munson in September! ๐ŸŽฌThe Rivals of Amziah King โญ๏ธ Sept. 2 and...
08/31/2026

Fall is around the corner, so settle in with new films at Munson in September! ๐ŸŽฌ

The Rivals of Amziah King โญ๏ธ Sept. 2 and 4
๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/films/the-rivals-of-amziah-king

Cookie Queens โญ๏ธ Sept. 9 and 11
๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/films/cookie-queens

Tony โญ๏ธ Sept. 16 and 18
๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/films/tony

Lucky Strike โญ๏ธ Sept. 23 and 25
๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/films/lucky-strike

The Samurai and the Prisoner โญ๏ธ Sept. 30 and Oct. 2
๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/films/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner

Ticket Prices ๐ŸŽŸ $8 Members I $10 General Public I $6 Students

Plan your visit to see the Pratt Munson Faculty Show, on view now through Oct. 4 in the Pratt Munson Gallery, located in...
08/28/2026

Plan your visit to see the Pratt Munson Faculty Show, on view now through Oct. 4 in the Pratt Munson Gallery, located in Fountain Elmsโœจ

08/28/2026

A visit to Munson is made perfect with a stop at the The Terrace at Munson! ๐Ÿฅ— Explore the menu and make a reservation ๐Ÿ”— www.munson.art/terrace

Make the most of the final weeks of "Watercolor Stories!" ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽจVisit the Museum Shop after your visit for Burchfield art bo...
08/27/2026

Make the most of the final weeks of "Watercolor Stories!" ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽจ

Visit the Museum Shop after your visit for Burchfield art books, inspired gifts, and more.

Address

310 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
13502

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13157970000

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