The Danforth at Framingham State University

The Danforth has a storied history. Located in downtown Framingham since 1975, the building housing the Museum and School abruptly closed in 2016, shuttering the classrooms and galleries. A new location resulted when the Danforth merged with Framingham State University in 2018 to become the Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University and the Danforth Art School at Framingham State University. The new Museum space opened to the public in April 2019.

Now located in the Jonathan Maynard Building on the historic Framingham Centre Common, the Museum and School continue to invite the public to see, learn about, create, and be inspired by art. The Museum’s Permanent Collection focuses on American art from the 19th century to the present day. Changing exhibitions feature both historic works and the works of regional, contemporary artists. The Art School, part of Framingham State University’s Department of Continuing Education, offers studio art classes and workshops for all ages and levels of ability. The Danforth is a proud member of the newly designated Framingham Centre Common Cultural District.