Intimate and inspiring, a visit to the Butler brings you face-to-face with one of the premier American art collections spanning the past 300 years. Travel through the history of America through the work of the nation’s renowned artists. Tour the Butler, and discover what American art can inspire in you.
Take home a piece of The Butler to keep the inspiration going. Our gift shop offers a wide variety of art-related items, as well as unique locally-made pieces, that will be sure to delight you.
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Noon – 4 PM
Closed Monday & Major Holidays
Stop in our Collections Café by AVI Food Systems for a snack or to get a refreshing drink. House-made sandwiches, wraps and hot soups are on the menu, along with treats for your sweet tooth.
Hours:
Temporarily Closed
Visitors to The Butler can browse the Fine Arts Sales Gallery and purchase artworks created by talented local artists.
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Take home a piece of The Butler to keep the inspiration going. Our gift shop offers a wide variety of art-related items, as well as unique locally-made pieces, that will be sure to delight you.
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
Stop in our Collections Café by AVI Food Systems for a snack or to get a refreshing drink. House-made sandwiches, wraps and hot soups are on the menu, along with treats for your sweet tooth.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 2pm
Visitors at the Butler can view and purchase local artistic talent in the Fine Arts Sales Gallery.
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 4pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
524 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Tues-Sat: 11am to 4pm
Sunday: Noon to 4pm
Closed Mon & major holidays
Membership in the Butler is the primary way of being a part of one of America’s premiere visual arts organization. In addition to the knowledge that you are supporting The Butler Institute of American Art and its cultural programming, Butler members receive numerous benefits such as reciprocal access to museums throughout America, invitations to membership only events including the popular holiday craft show preview. Members receive discounts in the Butler stores and classes and invitations to special exhibition and director tours.
A Family Membership includes 2 adults and all children in the household under 18. Members at this level are entitled to receive all mailings, a discount in The Butler Museum Store and a 15% discount on teen/adult art classes through The Butler Education Department.
An Individual Membership includes 1 person. Members at this level are entitled to receive all mailings, a discount in The Butler Museum Store and a 15% discount on art classes through The Butler Education Department.
A Sustaining Membership includes 2 adults and all children in the household under age 18. Members at this level are entitled to receive all mailings, a discount in The Butler Museum Store, a 15% discount on art classes through The Butler Education Department, and reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums.
A Donor Membership includes 2 adults and all children in the household under 18. Members at this level are entitled to receive all mailings, a discount in The Butler Museum Store, a 15% discount on teen/adult art classes through The Butler Education Department, reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums and reciprocal privileges at over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more.
A Sponsor membership includes 2 adults and all children in the household. This is a Butler Trustees Circle level membership and entitles members to receive all mailings, a discount in The Butler Museum Store, a 15% discount on teen/adult art classes through The Butler Education Department, reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums, reciprocal privileges at over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more. Members at the Trustees Circle Sponsor level also receive invitations to Trustees Circle member exclusive events throughout the year. Names of members at this level are recognized on a plaque in The Butler’s Beecher Court.
This level is for 2 adults and all children in family. With it you will receive all mailings, a discount in the museum gift shop, a discount on classes, reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums, reciprocal privileges at over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more. Also, you will receive your name on a plaque in The Butler’s Beecher Court listed at the Patron level and invitations to Trustees Circle member exclusive events throughout the year.
This level is for 2 adults and all children in family. With it you will receive all mailings, a discount in the museum gift shop, a discount on classes, reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums, reciprocal privileges at over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more. Also, you will receive your name on a plaque in The Butler’s Beecher Court listed at the Collector level and invitations to Trustees Circle member exclusive events throughout the year. This level includes more exclusive event invitations for Collective and Connoisseur level members only.
This level is for 2 adults and all children in family. With it you will receive all mailings, a discount in the museum gift shop, a discount on classes, reciprocal privileges with 14 Ohio art museums, reciprocal privileges at over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more. Also, you will receive your name on a plaque in The Butler’s Beecher Court listed at the Connoisseur level and invitations to Trustees Circle member exclusive events throughout the year. This level includes more exclusive event invitations for Collective and Connoisseur level members only.
The Butler relies on donations as a way of operating the museum in all of its facets. This includes the absence of and entrance and parking fee, day to day functioning, free programming, educational programs, renovations to the building, special events, and many other specific happenings. There are a variety of different specific causes that donations are accepted for, as seen to the right. The museum doesn’t rely on community support or any other assistance than donations and various grants. Therefore, the generosity of our supporters are what help us stay open and free to the public. Donations may be accepted online at the link below, or contact us directly at 234-228-8588 for more ways to donate.
A monetary contribution to The Butler can be made in the name of someone who has passed away.
A contribution can be made in commemoration of a special occasion like a birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement, etc.
A donation can be made to help fund a specific department, event, exhibition, or program.
A yearly campaign to raise funds for The Butler’s physical plant needs, i.e., marble restoration, building repairs, lighting replacement, etc.
A donation made to help restore a specific artwork in The Butler Permanent Collection.
Donors can include The Butler Institute in their estate planning through the Butler Legacy planned giving program.
When a donation of 100 dollars or more is made to The Butler through The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund, the foundation will add 10% to qualifying contributions. Make a donation through the Youngstown Foundation's secure website
Dr. Michael Shultz, President
Ted Schmidt, Vice President
Thomas J. Cavalier, Treasurer
Vincent Bacon, Secretary
Bobby Baker
Judge Carla J. Baldwin
Virginia (Dee) Banks, M.D.
Ron Barron
Gary Bitonte, M.D.
William J. Bresnahan, Emeritus
Mark A. Brown
Joe Dickey, Jr., Emeritus
Constantine (Dean) G. Economus, M.D.
Thomas M. Humphries
Atty. Carl G. James
Atty. Nils P. Johnson, Jr.
Larry W. Jones
Nicholas Katz, M.D.
Doug M. Lumsden, Jr.
Ryan Martino
Charles (Charlie) W. Masters
Thomas McNickle
Consuelo Mendez, M.D.
Richard G. Moore, Emeritus
Chris Muransky
Anthony Payiavlas
Judge Benita Y. Pearson
Lee Schwebel
David Shirey, Ph.D
Daniel Tidrick, Emeritus
James P. Tressel, Ex officio
Don Tucker, Emeritus
Florence Wang
Atty. Jeffery Williams, Emeritus
Norma Jean Wright
Nicholas J. Zennario, Emeritus
Scott Zoldan