Architect Charles Gwathmey’s Last Major Museum Completed
The Crocker Art Museum has opened a 125,000-square-foot expansion designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA), to the public, on 10 October.
One of GSAA co-founder Charles Gwathmey’s last major public projects, the Crocker Art Museum expansion complements the 125-year-old Museum’s historic structures, which include one of the first purpose-built art museum buildings in the United States. GSAA Associate Partner Gerald Gendreau, who has worked on the design since its inception, oversaw completion of the building.
In addition to extensive new galleries for temporary exhibitions and the display of the Crocker’s permanent collection, the Teel Family Pavilion will include expanded educational and art studio space, an education resource center, a space for participatory arts programming for children and adults, an expanded library, and new student exhibition space.
The Anne and Malcolm McHenry Works on Paper Study Center will greatly improve access for visiting scholars and students studying the Crocker’s outstanding master drawings collection.
The Crocker Art Museum was established in 1885 and is one of the leading art institutions in Northern California. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California, European, Asian, African and Oceanic artworks. The Museum is closed for renovation through October 9. On October 10, the Crocker will open the 125,000-square-foot Teel Family Pavilion. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. Starting October 12, Museum hours will be 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday–Wednesday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursdays; 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday–Sunday. Every Third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You Wish Sunday” sponsored by Bank of America. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerartmuseum.org