Morris Museum of Art

The Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia was established in 1985 as a non-profit foundation by William S. Morris III, publisher of The Augusta Chronicle, in memory of his parents, as the first museum dedicated to the collection and exhibition of art and artists of the American South.

For other similarly named museums, see Morris Museum (disambiguation).
Morris Museum of Art
EstablishedSeptember 26, 1992
Location1 10th Street
Augusta, Georgia,  United States 30901
Coordinates33.4794°N 81.9686°W / 33.4794; -81.9686
TypeArt museum
Visitors120,000
DirectorKevin Grogan
CuratorKevin Grogan
Websitewww.themorris.org

In 1989, Morris bought 230 pictures for the museum from Southern art collector Robert P. Coggins, with Keith Claussen appointed museum director the following year. On September 26, 1992, "The Morris" opened to the public, attracting over 10,000 visitors in the first two months.

With more than 5,000 works in its permanent collection, the museum hosts changing exhibitions, educational programs, musical events, and hands-on art programs. The museum is located adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta and the Savannah River.

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