Toledo Museum of Art Presents TMA Forever, Celebrating Generations of Toledo's Connection to the Museum

Daily Dose  |  08/12/2026 4:30 pm

The Toledo Museum of Art was founded in 1901 to share the transformative power of art with our community.

Almost everyone in Toledo has a TMA memory—you may have taken classes here as a child, or experienced life-changing moments of celebration or introspection in our galleries, or simply been proud to bring your family or out-of-town guests to visit with your favorite work of art.

To celebrate that enduring bond, TMA today announces TMA Forever, a special exhibition that offers visitors the chance to reconnect with the art that has inspired wonder, curiosity and creativity for generations. On view Sept. 12, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, the exhibition brings together more than 40 remarkable works from TMA's world-renowned collection.

TMA Forever will be exhibited in the Glass Pavilion.

“These are the works that helped generations of Toledoans fall in love with this Museum, and TMA Forever is a chance to get reacquainted with them — to stand in front of a painting you remember from a school trip or a Sunday visit and see it with new eyes," said Anna Marley, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Toledo Museum of Art. 

TMA Forever includes names and works that are so familiar to those who love TMA.  In addition to the Libbey Punch Bowl, the exhibition list includes works by Degas, Van Gogh, Cole, Courbet, Rodin, Tissot, Hopper, Cross and Pissarro.

“The Glass Pavilion will be a terrific venue for TMA Forever,” Dr. Marley said.  “There will be no charge for this special exhibition.  What especially excites me is that we will have some of our younger visitors who will have the chance to experience these favorites for the first time, as well as enjoying new additions to the collection by artists including Etal Adnan, Marie-Victoire Jaquotot, Mickalene Thomas, and Kay Walkingstick.”

SPECIAL MEDIA PREVIEW

TMA will host a special media preview on September 10, from 11 AM to 12 PM.  There will be more information to follow.

ABOUT THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART  

Twice named the nation’s Best Art Museum in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. Established in 1901, its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, and includes one of the finest collections of glass in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people’s lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.

Admission and parking to TMA are always free, welcoming everyone to explore its galleries. The museum is open on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and select holidays. TMA is located at 2445 Monroe St., just one block off I-75, with exit signs posted for easy access. For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org.