Sarah and Landon Rowland American Art Galleries

The Sarah and Landon Rowland American Art Galleries feature work from unique periods in American Art history, including painting, sculpture, furniture and works on paper dating from the American Revolution through World War II. The galleries, which arranged in chronological order, culminate in the collection’s grand exhibit space, Rowland Hall. Designed in the Adam Style, Rowland Hall features ornate molding and an elaborate vaulted plaster ceiling illuminated by two-glass oculi. Adjacent to Rowland Hall is a period room from the Robert Hooper House, circa 1754.

On the opposite end of the linear sequence of galleries is the Rotunda, an existing “nodal” gallery of its own significance, containing exhibits from the early 20^th century, including the famed “Persephone” from Kansas City native Thomas Hart Benton and furniture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Drawing and Print Corridor and Antechamber, which connect Rowland Hall to the original Rotunda, were also completely renovated.  The galleries feature custom laylite glass ceilings, responding to the original glass ceiling installation found in typical galleries throughout the museum, and incorporating life safety and integrated lighting systems throughout.