General Information

Agency Name:

Forsyth Galleries

Description:

The Forsyth Galleries were established in 1989 as a museum to house the Bill (TAMU class of 1935) and Irma Runyon Art Collection.
The Runyon Collection contains one of the world's leading collections of English Cameo Glass, Tiffany and Steuben Glass and other 19th and early 20th century art glass, as well as an important collection of American paintings.

Mission Statement:

The Forsyth Galleries collect, exhibit, interpret and preserve 19th and 20th century decorative arts and American paintings. By providing creative educational and enrichment opportunities to the campus and diverse audiences, the Forsyth advances the mission of TAMU.

Issues Addressed by Agency:

• Arts / Culture
• Children / Youth
• Civic / Community
• Disabilities
• Education / Literacy
• Family
• Museums

Accessible to People with Disabilities:

Y

Hours of Operation:

Tues-Thu: 9am-8pm
Sat & Sun: Noon-6pm

Agency-Wide Contact Information

Address 1:

4229 TAMU

City:

College Station

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77843

Phone Number:

979-458-5460

Fax Number:

979-845-9252

Web Address:

http://uart.tamu.edu/forsyth-permanent-collection

E-mail Address:

jkorolenko@uart.tamu.edu