Frances M. Maguire
Art Museum

Frances M. Maguire
Art Museum

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The Benefits of a University Museum

Easy Access

Always free admission to explore your understanding of the human story.

Think Tank

Arts + Academics = Problem Solving and Forward Thinking

Home Base

A welcoming community anchor with transformative programming.

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  • We appreciate donations of all dollar amounts and they are 100% tax deductible. 

    As a special thank you for donations of $50 and above, you will automatically become a member of the Maguire Art Museum. 

         Giving by Mail

    Please make checks payable to:

    Maguire Art Museum at Saint Joseph’s University
    Mail to: Maguire Art Museum Director
    Saint Joseph’s University
    5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

         Giving by Credit Card

    Use yellow link above

  • We invite you to be part of the Maguire Membership family to support museum sustainability and future programming. You will enjoy advanced viewing of new exhibitions, private events, and discounts as a thank you for your ongoing contribution. 

    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PRICING

    • Contributor Membership              $50
    • SJU Students, Faculty & Staff      Free

    NOTE: Membership good until 6/2024

    Benefits

    Each membership level offers special benefits as a thank you for your commitment.

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  • Volunteer

    We are looking for museum greeters, gallery attendants, docents, and event and special project assistants. If you are not sure how you can help, we can figure it out together!

    Kindly complete the Volunteer Application so that we may contact you.

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  • Saint Joseph's University students can get involved with the Maguire Art Museum in several ways.

    • Collections Management. Bring the university’s impressive collection to the public by helping manage the database. 
    • Gallery Attendant. As visitors tour the museum, speak with them about the artwork on view and answer questions.
    • Docent. Students will be educated about the works on view so that they can lead tours of the museum. 
    • Teacher. Qualified art education students can work with K-12 students on gallery tours and art instruction.
    • Visitor Center Greeter. The museum will have a Visitor Center located on the arboretum grounds where visitors can get brochures, maps and ask questions. It also likely will include merchandise for sale. 

    Interested in working with us? Complete the SJU student application.

  • The Maguire Art Museum is an integral part of the SJU mission of learning excellence offering faculty another resource for interdisciplinary discourse, teaching spaces, and special events. As faculty, you can teach your class in the museum, curate an exhibit with your students, bring your class for a private tour or let the museum host your next lecture. The museum offers:

    • 15 galleries with permanent and rotating exhibitions
    • 1200-square-foot Great Hall available for presentations and educational events featuring a state-of-the-art audio visual system 
    • Modern classroom for 35 
    • Works of art spanning 3000 years of world history
    • Teaching Gallery to curate an exhibit tailored to your classes

    Contact us for more information or to reserve a space.