Benton Museum of Art, Claremont

About Benton Museum of Art

Benton Museum of Art in Claremont displays rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and works from its collection. Visitors move through gallery spaces to view contemporary and historical artworks, including large-scale oil paintings and bronze sculptures. The museum features a Barnes Pavilion, an architecturally distinctive outdoor structure that serves as part of the campus experience. A courtyard with tall bronze sculptures provides an outdoor viewing area adjacent to the main building entrance on Bonita Avenue. Current exhibitions showcase works such as paintings from the mid-twentieth century forward, drawn from private collections and the museum's holdings. The venue operates as part of Pomona College's cultural offerings, welcoming visitors to explore visual art across multiple gallery spaces and outdoor installations throughout the grounds.