Zanesville Museum of Art — Attraction in Zanesville

On behalf of our small group of high school Visual Arts students, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful tour we had at your museum. We were absolutely delighted by the experience, and much of that was due to our fantastic guide, Sally. Sally was truly exceptional. She shared her vast knowledge with us in such an engaging way, allowing us to ask questions and encouraging us to delve deeper into the pieces that caught our interest. Her balance of information and time for exploration was perfect, creating an enjoyable and educational atmosphere for everyone. We were particularly impressed by her passion for the art and the way she highlighted her personal favorites, which made the tour feel more intimate and special.

Additionally, we were all thoroughly impressed by the breadth and variety of art on display. The different time periods and diverse collections provided an enriching experience, and we all left with a deeper appreciation for the many forms of art you curate.

Thank you once again for such a memorable and inspiring visit. What a gem in Zanesville for free! We look forward to the possibility of returning...

Are you kidding me? A serious art museum in Zanesville Ohio? And it's FREE???

Yep. And it was glorious!

We had planned a 3 day trip centered around staying in Zanesville. Heading out to see Zoar and Hocking Hlls as well. One of the must see stops for us was the museum of Art.

We live in Cincinnati. We are also spoiled due to the abundance of high quality museums near us. (Side note, the Cincinnati Art Museum is also free and features on of the largest collections of Nabataean material outside of Jordan.)

What a lovely surprise to see the collections here.

Beautiful pottery. The also had several works from well known artists including Ruebens, Gainsborough and Grandma Moses. They also had a Duncanson. Interesting Mexican, pre-Columbia pieces as well.

On exhibit was also a Snoopy display which was very fun.

Highly recommend a visit here if you are from out of town or even if you are local.

PS - They have 8500 pieces in their collection NOT on display. I am sure they are always rotating...

Zanesville Museum of Art houses some of the most amazing displays of art from the Pottery capital of the World. Pottery that are incredibly detailed and beautifully painted in many colors, sizes, and shapes that adorn about 20 galleries on three floors. The walls are lined with paintings and other exhibitions of art from past to modern art. They have splendid items from other countries on display. Many items are donated by charitable foundations as well as by local and nationwide donors. They are always expanding and upgrading items in the museum and value your input by asking for proposals on future exhibitions. The docents are very proud and knowledgeable of this museum and greet you with open arms. The admission price is by donation only and your support is appreciated. They also have a nice gift shop with unique items. We were astonished from the moment we walked into the museum. It's very...