Guy C. Vanderpool to Lead Next Chapter of Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Approaching its centennial in 2030, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has announced its next director. Guy C. Vanderpool has been selected following a national search, bringing more than three decades of museum leadership experience to Montgomery. For the past decade, Vanderpool […]
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Welcome the Summer Intern Class of 2026 The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is delighted to share a fresh intern cohort has arrived. For the next six weeks, interns will learn about best practices and standards in their museum departments, participate in hands-on projects, and engage in networking opportunities. Please join us in welcoming them!
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Help Shape the Future of Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts We want to know how we can support and engage you in 2026 and beyond. Will you please share your thoughts by taking our survey? What is the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers? The Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, conducted in partnership between Wilkening Consulting and the
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On August 12, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts had the pleasure of hosting a team from the William King Museum of Art (WKMA) in Abingdon, Virginia. Their visit was inspired by MMFA’s recent feature in the Art Sentry case study, which highlighted our innovative approach to integrating security technology with curatorial practice. The visiting
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” – T.S. Eliot, from “Little Gidding” Four Quartets Open to exploration, Helen Till grew up in Wisconsin. She later served in the Red Cross in Japan after
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Above: Charlie and Winnie Stakely attending an exhibition opening at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Charles Averett Stakely III June 2, 1935–June 10, 2025 The Museum family will miss Charlie Stakely, one of its most faithful and generous supporters. For decades, Charlie was a counselor to many of our staff and to multiple board
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Thank you for participating! In 2025, the Annual Survey included 202 museums and heard from over 98,000 respondents! Click here to read learn about 2025 findings in the Inclusive Content in an Uncertain Time: A 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story. What is the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers? The Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, conducted
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Thoughts from Lizzie Ammon The show Unstill Life features pieces that capture those moments in time where we move without care of who is watching. By capturing a snapshot of mostly ordinary movement, these works evoke a sense of mystery and leave us with questions about the identity, activities, locations, and intentions of their subjects.
Overview The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is now KultureCity Sensory Inclusive™ Certified to promote an accommodating, positive experience for all visitors with a sensory issue who visit the MMFA! The latest US Census data shows that one in six people have a sensory need or an invisible disability such as autism, dementia, PTSD, or
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