McDonough Museum of Art

Museum Regional art museum at Youngstown State University

On the campus of Youngstown State University, the McDonough Museum of Art stages rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and university collections; visitors come for shows, talks and campus cultural events.

The McDonough Museum of Art is an art museum affiliated with Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, that focuses on contemporary art and public engagement.

Exhibition programming centers on rotating shows by regional, national, and international artists, accompanied by public lectures, artist talks, and educational activities for students and the community.

The museum operates as an exhibition and learning space for the university while serving the wider public through temporary exhibitions and outreach.

Located on the Youngstown State University campus in Youngstown, the museum is sited within the university’s cultural and academic facilities.

McDonough Museum of Art
41.1053, -80.6451

How to Get to McDonough Museum of Art #

Located on the university campus in Youngstown, Ohio. Drive via Route 11 or local roads into Youngstown and follow campus signage to the museum; public transit and local taxis also serve the area. Street and campus parking options are typically available.

Tips for Visiting McDonough Museum of Art #

  • Check the museum's website for rotating contemporary exhibitions - they frequently change and are often the highlight.
  • The building sits near regional art hubs; combine the visit with a walk around the university district for additional galleries and cafes.
  • Look beyond the main galleries - the McDonough often displays student and community work in small annex spaces.

Best Time to Visit McDonough Museum of Art #

Visit during the academic year for the fullest program of exhibitions and events.

Academic year
Sep-May · -5-25°C (23-77°F variable regional temps)
Most programming and exhibitions occur during the university's academic year.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Fewer events but often quieter galleries and special summer shows.

Weather & Climate near McDonough Museum of Art #

Climate

McDonough Museum of Art's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (979 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 10°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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