After reopening, Joslyn Art Museum breaks visitor records, earns national acclaim - Flatwater Free Press

Joslyn Art Museum Breaks Visitor Records

Jack Becker, the museum director, notices the impact of the Joslyn Art Museum's new addition on visitors as they lounge on the grand steps and admire the museum's new wing.

He also sees it on social media, where Nebraskans and museumgoers from around the country post photos in the soaring atrium and new pavilion, and in the large crowds viewing the museum's new 20th century art collection.

In 2025, its first full year after reopening with the 42,000-square-foot addition, The Joslyn is almost certain to break recent attendance records and is landing on lists of the best American art museums.

One year in, it looks like early but unmistakable success.

The museum's success is a result of the combination of art and architecture in the new wing, bringing The Joslyn newfound acclaim.

Author's summary: Joslyn Art Museum breaks records after reopening.

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Flatwater Free Press Flatwater Free Press — 2025-10-23

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