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.

McDonough Museum of Art at a Glance#

About McDonough Museum of Art#

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.

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).

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -8° - 2° -9° 57 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
February - -7° - 4° -7° 49 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
March - -2° - 10° 0° 75 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
April - 3° - 17° 8° 84 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
May - 8° - 23° 16° 95 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
June - 13° - 28° 21° 106 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
July - 16° - 30° 23° 107 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
August - 15° - 29° 22° 89 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
September - 11° - 25° 18° 96 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 5° - 18° 12° 69 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
November - 0° - 11° 3° 79 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
December - -5° - 4° -4° 73 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -