Phillips Museum of Art
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The Phillips Museum of Art fosters an understanding and appreciation of the arts.
We partner with multiple fields of study to create opportunities for students to learn
about art history, curating and exhibiting works of art, and the role art plays in
shaping world cultures.
Phillips Museum of Art
Current Exhibitions
Events
Collections
Past Exhibitions
Visit Information
What's New at the Phillips?
The Phillips Museum closes for the semester on Thursday, April 23.
Current Exhibitions
Time to welcome some spring exhibitions! During spring 2026 semester, visitors to
the Phillips will be surrounded by energetic color in Lorien Suárez-Kanerva’s Visionary
Geometries, an exhibition exploding with natural elements. The traveling exhibition,
Collective Concerns, welcomes twelve artists and focuses on the different ways they
use collage to process emotions and express ideas. Lastly, a new refresh for Ingrained:
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Cultural Heritage has been completed on our lower level.
LEARN MORE »
Past Exhibitions
Find recaps of Phillips Museum of Art exhibitions since 2019, including online tours
and virtual programs.
LEARN MORE! »
New Acquisitions
The PMA is always elevating and expanding the collection.
These are some of the newest pieces available for research and exhibition.
Check it out! »
Phillips Museum in the Spotlight
March 6, 2025
Art History Student Explores Portraiture Through a New Lens
Mary Wade ’25 was interning with the Phillips Museum of Art when a particular set of photographs caught her eye. The photos, taken by 20th century photographer Mike Disfarmer, inspired an independent study researching the evolution of portraiture.
Read More »
September 17, 2024
More than a Museum: Phillips Art Exhibits Promote Inquiry & Unity
Stroll through the Phillips Museum of Art this fall, and you might just stumble upon a writing workshop, music performance, academic class or yoga and meditation session.
Read More »
February 13, 2024
Meet the Students of F&M’s First Neurodivergent Art Exhibit
Meet the student artists behind “Spectra: Exploring Neurodiverse Art in Franklin & Marshall College.” The exhibition celebrates the artwork of students on campus who identify as neurodivergent.
Read More »
Phillips Museum Events
Make the Most of Your Visit
Hours
The Phillips Museum of Art is located in F&M’s Steinman College Center.
The museum is free and open to all.
Tuesday - Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m. during the academic year
Spring exhibitions close at 4 p.m. on April 23, 2026.
Directions & Parking
Need Directions?
For GPS navigation: Steinman College Center sits opposite 623 College Avenue between
New Street and Frederick Street. It is the building set back furthest from College
Avenue.
Need Parking Instructions?
The closest parking spots are the back-in, angled spaces (including several designated
for handicap use) on College Avenue. Watch for signs restricting use on certain days
for street cleaning. Visitors may also park in Williamson Parking Lot accessible from
Harrisburg Avenue (across from the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center).
Contact Us
Contact us
or give us a call at 717-358-4428.
COLLECTIONS
Permanent Collection
Collections Database »
Frankliniana
Frankliniana Database »
Outdoor Sculpture
See our sculpture »
Teaching & Learning
“Learners, like witnesses, take different experiences in; then they live out and express
different experiences of the evidence.”
— David Carr, “Mind as Verb,” Museum Philosophy for the Twenty-first Century
We believe that art and material culture can enrich the experience for all academic
departments on campus. To this end, we offer opportunities for faculty and staff to
extend the walls of their classrooms and engage their students in tours, object-based
learning workshops, and research opportunities that draw from our permanent collection,
changing exhibitions, and visiting artists. Some of the departments that partner regularly
with the museum are
American studies
,
studio art
,
History of Art and Architecture
,
film
,
anthropology
,
classics
, and
environmental studies
. Classes from neighboring colleges and universities also visit the museum to study
the collections, explore the exhibitions, and enjoy a variety of programs.
In addition to visiting through their coursework, stude
nts are encouraged to use the Phillips Museum to engage in intellectual inquiry and
develop professional skills. The museum and our collections are a laboratory for students
engaging in hands-on learning, original undergraduate research, and new artistic work
culminating in research papers, exhibitions, digital projects, and public programs.
Students
Student Research and Projects
Disfarmer Online Exhibition
Mary Wade '25 explored portraiture through the Phillips Museum's unique collection
of photographs by Mike Disfarmer.
View the Online Exhibition »
La Identidad: El espejo de la cultura | Identity: the Mirror of Culture
Online exhbition of Phillips Museum objects created by a 2025 Spanish 301 class.
View the Online Exhibition »
Spectra: Exploring Neurodiverse Art at F&M
A 2024 exhibiton of art created by F&M students who identify as neurodivergent. Image
by Ellie Charadonna.
View the online exhibition. »
Faculty & Staff
ABOUT THE PHILLIPS
HISTORY & MISSION
“We believe this museum will be a wonderful addition to the Lancaster and Central
Pennsylvania communities. It seems like a natural way in which to enhance the arts
at Franklin & Marshall.”
The Phillips Museum opened in 2000 and was made possible by a generous gift from Thomas
G. Phillips III, F&M Class of ’54 and his wife, Virginia. Phillips is a Philadelphia
native and a resident of Lebanon, PA. He started his career as a salesman at New Penn
Motor Express and rose to become the executive vice president and director of the
company. Later, he held a similar post for its holding company, Arnold Industries.
In 1983, Phillips became president of Phillips Office Products Inc., a company with
retail stores and sales offices throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. In addition
to a history of generous support for F&M, Phillips has had numerous civic affiliations
in the Lancaster and Lebanon areas. Phillips and his wife, Virginia, have four children.
In its essence, the mission of the Phillips Museum is three-fold and encompasses the
following:
Advancing the educational objectives of the College by presenting exhibitions and
programs that support the curriculum, acquiring relevant objects and artworks, and
providing study and research opportunities for faculty and students.
Contributing to the cultural life of the Lancaster community and greater South Central
Pennsylvania.
Stewarding F&M’s permanent collection and overseeing its management.
GALLERIES
The
Nissley Galler
y has been made possible by the generosity of Emily Baldwin Nissley and Thomas W.
Nissley '55, major supporters of the recent renovation of the Phillips Museum. This
gallery is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of material from the college's
diverse permanent collection of over 10,000 works of art.
The
Dana Gallery
was named to recognize the contribution of The Charles A. Dana Foundation toward
the completion of the Steinman College Center. The gallery features solo and group
exhibitions of contemporary artists, as well as traveling exhibits. A frequently changing
exhibition schedule includes contemporary, historical, and multicultural materials.
The focus is on the presentation of fine art, with an emphasis on multimedia and three-dimensional
work.
The Mildred and Leonard
Rothman Gallery
recognizes the generosity of Mildred and Leonard Rothman '41. The gallery's newly
expanded space is the largest exhibition venue in the museum. The flexible space and
controlled lighting of this gallery make it ideal for the exhibition of works on paper,
photography, textiles, film, and digital art.
Named for former College Trustee and Art Collection Committee Chair Sally Mather Gibson,
the
Gibson Gallery
is currently an open classroom space that allows the museum staff to highlight the
collection and resources available to support the college’s diverse academic disciplines.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Lindsay W. Marino, Director & Collections Manager
Chad M. Chaney, Preparator & Exhibition Specialist
Lois Miklas, Museum Coordinator
Contact Us
Phillips Museum on Facebook »
@phillipsmuseum on Instagram »
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Franklin & Marshall
Phillips Museum of Art
Home
/
Centers, Institutes & Initiatives
/
Phillips Museum of Art
The Phillips Museum of Art fosters an understanding and appreciation of the arts.
We partner with multiple fields of study to create opportunities for students to learn
about art history, curating and exhibiting works of art, and the role art plays in
shaping world cultures.
Phillips Museum of Art
Current Exhibitions
Events
Collections
Past Exhibitions
Visit Information
What's New at the Phillips?
The Phillips Museum closes for the semester on Thursday, April 23.
Current Exhibitions
Time to welcome some spring exhibitions! During spring 2026 semester, visitors to
the Phillips will be surrounded by energetic color in Lorien Suárez-Kanerva’s Visionary
Geometries, an exhibition exploding with natural elements. The traveling exhibition,
Collective Concerns, welcomes twelve artists and focuses on the different ways they
use collage to process emotions and express ideas. Lastly, a new refresh for Ingrained:
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Cultural Heritage has been completed on our lower level.
LEARN MORE »
Past Exhibitions
Find recaps of Phillips Museum of Art exhibitions since 2019, including online tours
and virtual programs.
LEARN MORE! »
New Acquisitions
The PMA is always elevating and expanding the collection.
These are some of the newest pieces available for research and exhibition.
Check it out! »
Phillips Museum in the Spotlight
March 6, 2025
Art History Student Explores Portraiture Through a New Lens
Mary Wade ’25 was interning with the Phillips Museum of Art when a particular set of photographs caught her eye. The photos, taken by 20th century photographer Mike Disfarmer, inspired an independent study researching the evolution of portraiture.
Read More »
September 17, 2024
More than a Museum: Phillips Art Exhibits Promote Inquiry & Unity
Stroll through the Phillips Museum of Art this fall, and you might just stumble upon a writing workshop, music performance, academic class or yoga and meditation session.
Read More »
February 13, 2024
Meet the Students of F&M’s First Neurodivergent Art Exhibit
Meet the student artists behind “Spectra: Exploring Neurodiverse Art in Franklin & Marshall College.” The exhibition celebrates the artwork of students on campus who identify as neurodivergent.
Read More »
Phillips Museum Events
Make the Most of Your Visit
Hours
The Phillips Museum of Art is located in F&M’s Steinman College Center.
The museum is free and open to all.
Tuesday - Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m. during the academic year
Spring exhibitions close at 4 p.m. on April 23, 2026.
Directions & Parking
Need Directions?
For GPS navigation: Steinman College Center sits opposite 623 College Avenue between
New Street and Frederick Street. It is the building set back furthest from College
Avenue.
Need Parking Instructions?
The closest parking spots are the back-in, angled spaces (including several designated
for handicap use) on College Avenue. Watch for signs restricting use on certain days
for street cleaning. Visitors may also park in Williamson Parking Lot accessible from
Harrisburg Avenue (across from the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center).
Contact Us
Contact us
or give us a call at 717-358-4428.
COLLECTIONS
Permanent Collection
Collections Database »
Frankliniana
Frankliniana Database »
Outdoor Sculpture
See our sculpture »
Teaching & Learning
“Learners, like witnesses, take different experiences in; then they live out and express
different experiences of the evidence.”
— David Carr, “Mind as Verb,” Museum Philosophy for the Twenty-first Century
We believe that art and material culture can enrich the experience for all academic
departments on campus. To this end, we offer opportunities for faculty and staff to
extend the walls of their classrooms and engage their students in tours, object-based
learning workshops, and research opportunities that draw from our permanent collection,
changing exhibitions, and visiting artists. Some of the departments that partner regularly
with the museum are
American studies
,
studio art
,
History of Art and Architecture
,
film
,
anthropology
,
classics
, and
environmental studies
. Classes from neighboring colleges and universities also visit the museum to study
the collections, explore the exhibitions, and enjoy a variety of programs.
In addition to visiting through their coursework, stude
nts are encouraged to use the Phillips Museum to engage in intellectual inquiry and
develop professional skills. The museum and our collections are a laboratory for students
engaging in hands-on learning, original undergraduate research, and new artistic work
culminating in research papers, exhibitions, digital projects, and public programs.
Students
Student Research and Projects
Disfarmer Online Exhibition
Mary Wade '25 explored portraiture through the Phillips Museum's unique collection
of photographs by Mike Disfarmer.
View the Online Exhibition »
La Identidad: El espejo de la cultura | Identity: the Mirror of Culture
Online exhbition of Phillips Museum objects created by a 2025 Spanish 301 class.
View the Online Exhibition »
Spectra: Exploring Neurodiverse Art at F&M
A 2024 exhibiton of art created by F&M students who identify as neurodivergent. Image
by Ellie Charadonna.
View the online exhibition. »
Faculty & Staff
ABOUT THE PHILLIPS
HISTORY & MISSION
“We believe this museum will be a wonderful addition to the Lancaster and Central
Pennsylvania communities. It seems like a natural way in which to enhance the arts
at Franklin & Marshall.”
The Phillips Museum opened in 2000 and was made possible by a generous gift from Thomas
G. Phillips III, F&M Class of ’54 and his wife, Virginia. Phillips is a Philadelphia
native and a resident of Lebanon, PA. He started his career as a salesman at New Penn
Motor Express and rose to become the executive vice president and director of the
company. Later, he held a similar post for its holding company, Arnold Industries.
In 1983, Phillips became president of Phillips Office Products Inc., a company with
retail stores and sales offices throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. In addition
to a history of generous support for F&M, Phillips has had numerous civic affiliations
in the Lancaster and Lebanon areas. Phillips and his wife, Virginia, have four children.
In its essence, the mission of the Phillips Museum is three-fold and encompasses the
following:
Advancing the educational objectives of the College by presenting exhibitions and
programs that support the curriculum, acquiring relevant objects and artworks, and
providing study and research opportunities for faculty and students.
Contributing to the cultural life of the Lancaster community and greater South Central
Pennsylvania.
Stewarding F&M’s permanent collection and overseeing its management.
GALLERIES
The
Nissley Galler
y has been made possible by the generosity of Emily Baldwin Nissley and Thomas W.
Nissley '55, major supporters of the recent renovation of the Phillips Museum. This
gallery is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of material from the college's
diverse permanent collection of over 10,000 works of art.
The
Dana Gallery
was named to recognize the contribution of The Charles A. Dana Foundation toward
the completion of the Steinman College Center. The gallery features solo and group
exhibitions of contemporary artists, as well as traveling exhibits. A frequently changing
exhibition schedule includes contemporary, historical, and multicultural materials.
The focus is on the presentation of fine art, with an emphasis on multimedia and three-dimensional
work.
The Mildred and Leonard
Rothman Gallery
recognizes the generosity of Mildred and Leonard Rothman '41. The gallery's newly
expanded space is the largest exhibition venue in the museum. The flexible space and
controlled lighting of this gallery make it ideal for the exhibition of works on paper,
photography, textiles, film, and digital art.
Named for former College Trustee and Art Collection Committee Chair Sally Mather Gibson,
the
Gibson Gallery
is currently an open classroom space that allows the museum staff to highlight the
collection and resources available to support the college’s diverse academic disciplines.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Lindsay W. Marino, Director & Collections Manager
Chad M. Chaney, Preparator & Exhibition Specialist
Lois Miklas, Museum Coordinator
Contact Us
Phillips Museum on Facebook »
@phillipsmuseum on Instagram »
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