Bates College Museum of Art
Museum College art museum with regional and American collections
On Bates College’s Lewiston campus, the museum displays modern and historical works, staging rotating exhibitions and public programs; students and visitors attend openings, lectures and community events.
Bates College Museum of Art is the art museum of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. It serves as the college’s primary museum for exhibitions and the care of the institution’s art holdings.
Small gallery spaces present rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historical work, including prints, photographs, and regional art. Exhibitions are organized to support coursework, faculty research, and public programs.
The museum was established to house and interpret the college’s art collection and has grown through gifts, purchases, and loaned exhibitions. It works with faculty and students on curricular projects and public programming.
Located on the Bates College campus in Lewiston, the museum sits in central Maine. Lewiston is roughly 35 miles north of Portland, Maine.
- Teaching museum: Operates as a teaching museum for Bates College, hosting rotating exhibitions and student-focused programming.
How to Get to Bates College Museum of Art #
Located on the Bates College campus in Lewiston, Maine. From downtown Lewiston or nearby Auburn, follow local roads to 75 Russell Street; the campus is walkable and local signage guides visitors to the museum entrance.
Tips for Visiting Bates College Museum of Art #
- Check the museum's program-rotating exhibitions and college-curated shows change frequently and can be unexpectedly compelling.
- Combine the visit with a stroll through Bates College campus to see outdoor sculptures and architecture.
- Look into docent-led tours or lecturer events for deeper context on college collections.
Best Time to Visit Bates College Museum of Art #
Visit during the academic year for the fullest programming and curator talks; summer offers quieter gallery time.
Weather & Climate near Bates College Museum of Art #
Bates College Museum of Art's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1157 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
