Thanks to the generosity of its members and the community, the University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) will open its doors to all free of charge sometime in 2027, much sooner than anticipated.
“Making the museum free ensures that everyone can experience the inspiration, learning, and connection that it offers,” says University President Sarah Mangelsdorf. “We are deeply grateful to our donors, partners, and the broader community whose support makes this historic step possible.”
“By eliminating our admission fee for everyone in perpetuity, generations of community members will soon be able to enjoy MAG’s extraordinary collection and benefit from a rich cultural education without cost of entry ever standing in the way,” says Sarah Jesse, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery…