About this museum

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University is a cultural and intellectual laboratory that explores ideas relevant to our time through the lens of art, opens the university to its communities, and inspires students and the public to build a just world.

Portland State University’s first on-campus art museum opened to the public, free of charge on November 7, 2019 and occupies 7,500 square feet on two floors overlooking SW Broadway. It offers rich educational and collaborative opportunities, and free and accessible art experiences to PSU and the public. Its galleries feature art by Northwest artists, faculty and students as well as exhibitions by national and international artists.

The museum is free and open to the public.

Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Quick Facts

  • Occupies 7,500 square feet over two floors in Fariborz Maseeh Hall, at the heart of PSU’s campus
  • Offering free and accessible art experiences for all
  • Featuring art by NW artists, faculty and students, and exhibitions by national and international artists
  • Providing rich creative, educational and collaborative opportunities across disciplines
  • Opening onto the South Park Blocks and SW Broadway
  • Easy access to public transportation and to Portland’s Cultural Corridor
  • Designed by Hacker Architects and built by Fortis Construction

Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Quick Facts

  • Occupying 7,500 square feet over two floors in Fariborz Maseeh Hall, at the heart of PSU’s campus
  • Offering free and accessible art experiences for all
  • Featuring art by NW artists, faculty and students, and exhibitions by national and international artists
  • Providing rich creative, educational and collaborative opportunities across disciplines
  • Opening onto the South Park Blocks and SW Broadway
  • Easy access to public transportation and to Portland’s Cultural Corridor
  • Designed by Hacker Architects and built by Fortis Construction
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Press

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January 28, 2022: New exhibit draws inspiration, reflects experience of Black Lives Matter

January 27, 2022: Black Lives Matter Exhibition Opens at JSMA

January 19, 2022: Black Artists Matter

January 14, 2022: 10 shows in Portland area museums and galleries to stretch the mind and eyes in 2022

January 10, 2022: Schnitzer museum hosts BLM grant artists

January 5, 2022: VizArts Monthly: Spotlight on BIPOC artists

October 31, 2019: Curator Channels Schnitzer’s Passions

October 29, 2019: Portland State University Prepares to Open New Art Museum, Brought to Campus by Jordan Schnitzer

April 17, 2018: These 3 New Buildings Will Transform Portland State

March 30, 2018: PSU breaks ground on $70 million face-lift at Neuberger Hall

June 12, 2017: Jordan Schnitzer gives PSU $5M for art museum

June 12, 2017: Developer Gives Portland State $5 Million for Art Museum

June 9, 2017: Jordan Schnitzer gives PSU $5 million for art museum in downtown Portland

June 9, 2017: Another Schnitz in the Hall

June 9, 2017: PSU’s new Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art bucks sad campus trend

June 8, 2017: Philanthropist Jordan Schnitzer gives $5 million to create Portland State’s first Art Museum

June 8, 2017: Oregon Philanthropist Donates $5 Million For New PSU Art Museum

June 8, 2017: Jordan Schnitzer makes $5M donation to Portland State for new art museum

June 8, 2017: Oregon Philanthropist Donates $5 Million For New PSU Art Museum

June 8, 2017: New Urban Art Museum coming to Portland State University