Ella Sharp Museum

The Ella Sharp Museum opened on October 3, 1965. The Museum meets the challenge of bringing the visual arts and the area's history to visitors through exhibits, community festivals and outreach programs. At "The Ella", visitors have a full menu of great things to choose from: -Six galleries of art and history including the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art, the Jackson History Gallery, and three galleries featuring traveling and "in house" exhibitions. -Ella Sharp's 19th century Hillside Farmhouse and Merriman-Sharp Interpretive Center. -Other historic structures and exhibits including the Dibble One-Room Schoolhouse, Eli Stilson Log House, and Merriman-Sharp Tower Barn. -The state of the art Hurst Planetarium that offers weekly planetarium shows, educational programming and works as a location for your special event -A full slate of educational and entertaining programming including lectures, school out-reach, field trips, tours, gallery walks, community free events, and the popular Art & Wine Festival. -A 3,000-square-foot Grand Community Room with adjacent patio and park view, catering kitchen, and stage to accommodate a variety of gatherings.

Website

http://www.ellasharpmuseum.org

External link for Ella Sharp Museum

Industrie

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Größe des Unternehmens

11-50 Mitarbeiter

Hauptsitz

Jackson, Michigan

Typ

Nonprofit

Gegründet

1965

Spezialitäten

Museum, Art, History, Education, Community, and Festivals