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Racine Art Museum and RAM's Wustum Museum are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

BP 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership

RAM is honored to celebrate five decades of exemplary leadership with Executive Director and Curator of Collections Bruce W. Pepich, who recently announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

You Make RAM a Reality
You Make RAM a Reality

RAM membership provides you with many exceptional benefits as well as the satisfaction of supporting a world-renowned museum in the heart of Racine.

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Current Exhibitions

Presenting work from artists who create meaningful statements in craft media, RAM dispels any differentiation between fine art and craft and between the artist and the craftsperson. Exhibitions at RAM emphasize ideas behind the artwork, rather than following strict media categories.

All shows at RAM change two to three times each year. Exhibitions are currently being drawn almost exclusively from RAM’s extensive and dynamic collection.

Current Exhibitions

Presenting work from artists who create meaningful statements in craft media, RAM dispels any differentiation between fine art and craft and between the artist and the craftsperson. Exhibitions at RAM emphasize ideas behind the artwork, rather than following strict media categories.

All shows at RAM change two to three times each year. Exhibitions are currently being drawn almost exclusively from RAM’s extensive and dynamic collection.

Upcoming Events

RAM and Wustum Museum typically offer 20–25 events throughout the year, both at the museum campuses and elsewhere in Racine. In response to the global pandemic, the museums began offering an expanded selection of virtual programming—inspiring and engaging people from the comfort of their homes.

Upcoming Events

RAM and Wustum Museum typically offer 20–25 events throughout the year, both at the museum campuses and elsewhere in Racine. In response to the global pandemic, the museums began offering an expanded selection of virtual programming—inspiring and engaging people from the comfort of their homes.

Ram Awesome Art Sale 2023 Rachel Comande 001

RAM Awesome Art Sale 2024

Thu November 14 | 12:00 pm - Sat November 16 | 4:00 pm CST

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RAM Museum Store Members’ Sale 2024

Sat November 30 - Sat December 7

RAM’s Collection

The Racine Art Museum has the largest contemporary craft collection in the United States. Over the last 20 years, RAM’s holdings have quintupled, from 2,200 to 11,000 works. Over half of these pieces represent the museum’s focus on contemporary craft from internationally recognized artists—with concentrations in ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, art jewelry, polymer, and wood.

The other portion of RAM’s collection is a regionally significant holding of works on paper—prints, drawings, watercolor, and photography, as well as artists’ books—from the 1930s to the present.

RAM’s Collection

The Racine Art Museum has the largest contemporary craft collection in the United States. Over the last 20 years, RAM’s holdings have quintupled, from 2,200 to 11,000 works. Over half of these pieces represent the museum’s focus on contemporary craft from internationally recognized artists—with concentrations in ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, art jewelry, polymer, and wood.

The other portion of RAM’s collection is a regionally significant holding of works on paper—prints, drawings, watercolor, and photography, as well as artists’ books—from the 1930s to the present.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Woman Painting At Easel 2021 Crop

Try It Thursdays! Fall Florals on Canvas

Thu November 7 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST

Little Handbuilding Summer 2023

Handbuilding with Clay | Ages 4–7

Sat November 9 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am CST

Pumpkin Paintint Try It Fall 2021 Crop

Sketch, Draw, Paint: Fall Floral Designs Workshop

Sat November 9 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

In-progress stained glass piece on a table surrounded by art-making supplies

Stained Glass | Saturdays

Sat November 9 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

Love Art?  You’ll Love RAM!

The mission of the Racine Art Museum is to exhibit, collect, preserve, and educate in the contemporary visual arts. Stay up-to-date about special events as well as support the mission of the largest contemporary craft collection in America: