About the Trout Museum of Art
The Trout Museum of Art is currently undergoing an exciting transformation! While our downtown Appleton location is temporarily closed, we are hard at work preparing to open our new home at 325 E College Ave on October 11, 2025.
During this transition, we remain committed to our mission of inspiring and connecting people through creative experiences and the visual arts. Select programs are still happening offsite this summer, including Art at the Park, Spray Camp, SPARK! Memory Workshop, and Fare-Well: Art & Death Cafe programs.
Our new facility will allow us to expand our exhibitions, educational programs, and community events in meaningful ways. We look forward to welcoming you into a reimagined space where art is for everyone. Stay connected and be part of this exciting journey as we build the future of art in the Fox Cities.
Read our 2023 Annual Impact Report
Magazine Archive: Look back at the programs that shaped the Trout Museum of Art as we prepare for what’s next.

Mission
Trout Museum of Art inspires and connects all people through creative experiences and the visual arts.

Claire Erickson, Art is Her 2023
Vision
We envision a state-of-the-art museum that serves as a vibrant center of connection, where people come together to experience the power of art.

Values
Inclusive. Creative. Authentic.
The Trout Museum of Art is a proud founding member of Wisconsin Art Destinations, a collective of 16 museums across the state.
Travel beyond your horizon with a visit to one (or two, or three!) of these vibrant Wisconsin art destinations. Learn more at: wisconsinartdestinations.com.
