Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration — March 8 - August 11, 2024

Inspired by the highly anticipated solar eclipse, Manifestation of Light: Exploring the Shakers' Celestial Inspiration delves into Shaker artwork, writing, and culture inspired by the sun, moon, and stars. From gift drawings to poetry to dance, the Shakers' relationship with celestial light and cosmic geometry is grounded in real-world skills and references, providing a captivating intersection of the heavens and earth.

Manifestation of Light is made possible in part by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities and will be on view through August 11, 2024.

Building an Empire: The Architecture of the Van Sweringens — June 6 - August 25, 2024

Explore the historic properties of O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen in Building an Empire: The Architecture of the Van Sweringens by architectural photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini. Featuring interior and exterior photographs, Building an Empire shares glimpses of notable Van Sweringen properties, including the South Park mansion, the Daisy Hill mansion, and the Union Terminal complex. This exhibition celebrates the launch of Pacini’s latest book Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers (Indiana University Press, 2024) and is on view in the museum’s Lissauer Gallery from June 6-August 25, 2024.