About Us
John J. McDonough Museum of Art
The John J. McDonough Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource for our region — offering a range of dynamic programs that include exhibitions, installations, performances, and lectures that invite campus and community members to discover and explore meaning in contemporary art.
A modernist landmark, the McDonough Museum was designed by the award-winning architects Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel, who are nationally known for their work. The McDonough stands as a unique architectural feature on YSU's campus and consists of 20,000 square feet of exhibition, lecture, and office spaces.
Current and upcoming exhibitions
The McDonough Museum offers a range of dynamic programs that include exhibitions, installations, performances, and lectures that invite campus and community members to discover and explore meaning in contemporary art. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
The museum is located at 525 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502. Hours are 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday and major holidays).
Fall 2025 Graduating B.F.A. Exhibition
November 21 - December 13
Reception: Friday, November 21, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Students in the Department of Art work closely with nationally and internationally known faculty engaged in a broad range of art and design practices. The Graduating B.F.A. Exhibition is an opportunity for students to share the original and innovative discoveries they have made in their artistic journeys, communicating to the public their creative expressions of human experience. At the culmination of each fall and spring semester we celebrate the creative accomplishments of our graduating seniors from each studio art area with this dynamic exhibition.
Contact us
McDonough Museum of Art
525 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
mcdonoughmuseumofart@ysu.edu
Gallery hours
The McDonough Museum of Art is currently closed. The museum will reopen on Friday, November 21.
Staff
Claudia Berlinski, Director
Angela DeLucia, Assistant to the Director
caberlinski@ysu.edu
330.941.1400
