Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) is an art museum located in Oberlin, Ohio, and run by Oberlin College. Its origins go back to 1917. For mild weather, aim for May to October (63–83°F highs).
A museum inside Oberlin
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 47" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Elyria is the nearest base
Elyria is 9 miles northeast, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 88 miles northwest and Columbus is about 99 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1917
Allen Memorial Art Museum dates from 1917. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) is an art museum located in Oberlin, Ohio, and run by Oberlin College. Founded in 1917, the collection contains over 15,000 works of art.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1917
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Nights near Allen Memorial Art Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Elyria (20) and Vermilion Township (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allen Memorial Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 8,603 | $226K | B− |
| Elyria | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 20 14 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 53,634 | $156K | C+ |
| Vermilion Township | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 11 5 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,741 | $264K | — |
| Vermilion | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,695 | $184K | A+ |
| New Russia Township | 2 mi north | 5 min | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,352 | $239K | — |
| Lorain | 10 mi north | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 65,366 | $139K | C− |
| Henrietta Township | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 1,800 | $281K | — |
| Brownhelm Township | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 8,053 | $247K | — |
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Getting there
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Questions about Allen Memorial Art Museum
Is Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin?
Yes. It’s inside Oberlin, OH.
When is the best time to visit Allen Memorial Art Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Allen Memorial Art Museum from Cleveland and Detroit?
About 31 miles northeast of Cleveland and about 88 miles northwest of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Allen Memorial Art Museum?
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Allen Memorial Art Museum?
Elyria (9 mi, 20 places to stay), Vermilion Township (11 mi, 11 places to stay) and Vermilion (10 mi, 7 places to stay).
What locals in Oberlin say
No one has shared advice yet; Oberlin’s Town Square takes questions.
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