No. Only museum-owned chairs may be used in the galleries. Lightweight chairs are available at the Visitor Services Desk.
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FAQs
Food in galleries
No. During special and rental events, food and drink are allowed in the Lower Court, Great Hall, Gallery of Native American Art (#209), Gallery of Antiquities (#211), Italian Cloister, Shaw Gothic Cloister, Key Bank Courtyard (when open) and General Motors Entrance Rotunda.
Photography (inside and outside)
Yes, non-commercial photography of the museum buildings and permanent collection are permitted. All photographs must be for private, personal use. Photography is not permitted inside the special exhibition or of any special exhibition works of art displayed throughout the museum. NO flashes, tri-pods or video cameras are allowed inside the museum.
Staged Portraits (family, engagement, graduation, prom, etc.) & Commercial Photography: There is a $75 fee for staged portraits or commercial photography taken inside the museum. Staged portraits and commercial photography inside the museum must be scheduled in advance by calling the Facility Rentals Manager at 937-512-0162. There is no fee for photos taken outside on the museum grounds.
Photography at the museum should not interfere with other patrons’ use of the facilities or any events (public or private) taking place at the museum.
Photography in the Special Exhibition
No, photography is not allowed in special exhibitions, unless otherwise noted. During the run of Changing Landscapes, photos may be taken in the "Put Yourself in the Landscape" area, but not in the remainder of the exhibition.
Strollers
Yes, strollers are allowed in the permanent collection galleries. Please Note: Strollers are not allowed in the special exhibition American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.
