Neuberger Museum of Art

The Neuberger Museum of Art is a center of teaching and learning for all stages of life.  Located in a Philip Johnson-designed building at the heart of Purchase College, the NEU is the premier destination in the greater metro area for modern, contemporary, and African art.   Founded in 1969 with a promised gift of 300 works by Roy R. Neuberger—one of the greatest private collectors, philanthropists, and arts advocates of the twentieth century— the Museum’s collection has grown to over 6,000 objects by some of our best known artists: Milton Avery, Romare Bearden, Willem de Kooning, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock.   Our signature biannual award, the Roy R. Neuberger Prize, recognizes the work of exceptional contemporary artists, continuing our founding patron’s dedication to supporting artists early in their careers. Today, the Neuberger is more active and vibrant than ever. Critically acclaimed exhibitions draw local, regional, and international audiences.   A wealth of tours, lectures, and programs engage our broad and diverse community.  On any day, you can see adults, families, K-12 school children and their teachers, and Purchase College students, faculty and staff enjoying the museum. At the Neuberger, appreciating art is active and interactive.  Here, students, scholars, artists, and art lovers find common ground to experiment, question, and grow.