Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
An art museum on the Cornell campus designed by I. M. Pei. Its collection is especially rich in Asian art, and the top floor offers views over Cayuga Lake. Admission is free.
The Johnson Museum of Art was designed by I. M. Pei and opened in 1973. Its concrete volumes cantilever out over the Fall Creek gorge, making it a striking sight. The collection of more than 35,000 works is especially strong in Asian art, including Chinese ceramics and Japanese prints, as well as American art and photography. The Asian galleries on the top floor (the fifth floor) and the observation windows offer views of Cayuga Lake and the whole of Ithaca, making it one of the best vantage points on campus. Admission is free, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It sits on the north side of the Arts Quad and is an easy stop during a visit to Cornell.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Cornell University
- Ithaca Falls
- Cascadilla Gorge Trail
- Cornell Botanic Gardens
- Moosewood Restaurant
- Ithaca Commons
- Sciencenter
- Stewart Park