Figge Art Collection
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*Image By NateWoolsey - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
There are over 4,000 works of art in the Figge art collection. The works range from the 16th century to the present time. Figge has an extensive collection of Haitian, Colonial Mexican and Midwestern art, for which it is best known.
It also has a substantial collection of American art and European art, plus an important collection of pieces by the Midwest American architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright.
Additionally, the Figge Art Museum currently houses the University of Iowa Museum of Art collection, after the University of Iowa's gallery was flooded in 2008.
And, this museum offers a Master of Arts degree in various aspects of museum management through the Western Illinois University's graduate program in Museum Studies.
Our Visit to the Figge Art Museum
A couple years ago my Kansas City family visited me in Iowa and we spent an interesting afternoon touring The Figge (as it is known to locals).
In addition to the numerous rooms dedicated to particular collections, such as The Stanley Collection, the American West paintings and various exhibition galleries, the museum has several studios, an auditorium, a café, and a museum store where souvenirs can be purchased.
Since we had my two young grandsons with us, we were especially excited about the Family Activity Center on the second level. The boys (and mom, dad & grandma) spent an enjoyable hour creating our own 'art works'!
Summary
Location and Visitor Information of the Figge Art Museum
The Figge is located just a block from the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa.
Address: 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Phone: 563) 326-7804
Hours:
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10AM–5PM
- Wednesday 10AM–5PM
- Thursday 10AM–8PM
- Friday 10AM–5PM
- Saturday 10AM–5PM
- Sunday 12–5PM
*Travel Review of the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa written by Wednesday Elf.
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