About the Hofstra University Museum of Art:

  • Founded in 1963
  • Nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
  • Includes a permanent collection of approximately 5,000 works of art in varied media dating from the ancient to the contemporary, and includes American artists of the 18th through 21st centuries
  • Open to the public year-round with free admission
  • Offers educational and public programs (i.e., lectures, performances, workshops, tours)

A Message from the Museum Director

The New Year begins with two new exhibitions at the Hofstra University Museum of Art!

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Our Mission

Integral to the academic mission of Hofstra University, the Hofstra University Museum of Art advances knowledge and understanding through experiences with authentic works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. The Museum’s mission is achieved through collection acquisition and preservation, exhibitions, and interpretive resources.

Our Vision

The Hofstra University Museum of Art initiates and facilitates rich and varied cultural and artistic explorations in an atmosphere that promotes the open exchange of ideas.

Accreditations

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums

The Hofstra University Museum of Art has been awarded the highest honor a museum can receive with continued accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Approximately 3-4% of museums nationwide have earned this distinguished recognition. Accreditation certifies that the Hofstra University Museum of Art operates according to professional standards, manages its collections responsibly, and provides quality service to the public.

Museum Staff

Office location: Room 040 Memorial Hall

Karen T. Albert
Director
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-7449
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Kristen Dorata
Collection Manager (part-time, grant-funded)
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-5673
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Jackie Geis
Senior Assistant to the Director
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-7446
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Alexandra (Sasha) Giordano
Assistant Director of Exhibition and Collection
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-3565
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Stephanie McGee
Museum Educator (part-time)
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-4975
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Eileen McKenna
Museum Educator (part-time, grant-funded)
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-4975
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Sara Schaefer
Museum Educator (part-time, grant-funded)
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-4975
Fax: 516-463-4743
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Amy Garay Solomon
Director of Education (part-time)
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Phone: 516-463-5675
Fax: 516-463-4743
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