About
The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is the fine arts museum of Northwestern University and Chicago’s North Shore. It serves the academic and cultural needs of the University and community through:
- Thought-provoking exhibitions
- Rich and diverse permanent collection
- Original scholarship
- Dynamic educational and cultural programs
- Classical and contemporary film screenings at Block Cinema
Mission
The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, is dedicated to the growth and preservation of its collection and the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms -- including prints, photographs, film, video and computer-mediated art -- and to their capacity to reach and transform society.
Vision
To distinguish the Block Museum among metropolitan Chicago art institutions through its unique focus and programs and to serve as a national leader among university museums for critical and creative approaches to interdisciplinary learning through the visual arts.
AAM Accreditation
The Block Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM). Accreditation recognizes high standards and ensures that museums uphold their public trust. Developed and sustained by museum professionals for more than 35 years, AAM’s museum accreditation program is the field’s primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation, and public accountability.
