Stark Museum of Art
Stark Museum of Art is a museum in Texas, at a recorded elevation of 2 m. High Hill stands 11 m to the north, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Leonard Frederick Benckenstein, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away. Creole Nature Trail passes 22 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
The Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Texas, houses one of the nation's most significant collections of American Western art. The Western Art collection conveys the artistic interpretation of the western region over two centuries. It spans the explorations of the nineteenth century to the artistic colonies of the twentieth century. Among the many artists represented are John James Audubon, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles Marion Russell, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The Stark Museum of Art presents special changing exhibitions to explore themes in greater depth and with new approaches. The Decorative Arts collection features natural and historical themes in glass and porcelain. Highlights include the only complete set of The United States in Crystal from Steuben Glass, as well as the entire series of porcelain birds by Dorothy Doughty. The American Indian collection consists of art created by members of the tribes of the Great Plains, Southwest, Eastern Woodlands, and Northwest Coast. It includes examples of Plains clothing, body ornaments, beadwork, baskets, pottery, kachina carvings, and Navajo rugs and blankets. The Rare Books and Manuscripts collection enhances the Museum’s holdings in Western American art and in natural history subjects. Treasures include letters and manuscript journals by artists such as John James Audubon, Paul Kane, and Charles Marion Russell. The collection also holds first-edition publications on natural history, such as Audubon’s personal copy of The Birds of America. The Stark Museum of Art provides educational resources and programs for the general public and for students, teachers, and researchers. It invites families to explore the Museum with their children and discover interactive activities. The Stark Museum of Art offers guided tours for school groups and other groups of 10-72 persons by advance appointment. The Stark Museum of Art is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, a non-profit organization.
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Dates from 1978.
Wikidata Q7601963, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 2 m
What to expect
- Operated by
- Stark Foundation
How to reach it
- 22.0 mi off the Creole Nature Trail, National
Named places within 25 miles
- Leonard Frederick Benckenstein: 0.0 mi
- The City of Orange: 0.1 mi
- Henry Jacob Lutcher: 0.1 mi
- Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark: 0.1 mi
- First United Methodist Church of Orange: 0.1 mi
- Pinehurst City Park: 0.8 mi
- Navy Park: 0.9 mi
- Solomon Johnson Park: 0.9 mi
- Sunset Park: 1.5 mi
- Memorial Field Park: 2.4 mi
- W H Stark House: 0.1 mi
- The Dutch Windmill Museum: 17.5 mi
- La Maison Acadienne Museum: 17.5 mi
- Museum of the Gulf Coast: 19.2 mi
- Dishman Art Museum: 20.6 mi
- Pine Bluff: 4.8 mi
- Pruitt Bluff: 7.5 mi
- Smith Bluff: 17.4 mi
- Bunns Bluff: 22.8 mi
- Wiess Bluff: 24.3 mi
- Welcome to Texas Sign: 2.3 mi
- Avenue Axe: 15.1 mi
- Mildred Buildings: 22.4 mi
- Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point: 23.0 mi
- Lemonville: 10.6 mi
- Texla: 12.3 mi
- Princeton: 16.5 mi
- Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area Nelda Stark Unit: 11.7 mi
- Cattail Marsh: 24.5 mi
- Peveto Woods Sanctuary: 24.6 mi
- Texas Travel Information Center at Orange: 2.5 mi
- Toomey (Vinton) Rest Area & Visitor's Center: 4.6 mi
- High Hill: 20.3 mi
- Spindletop Hill: 20.4 mi
- Texas Star: 2.5 mi
- Urban Roots Farm to Table Beaumont: 22.8 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Stark Museum of Art. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hill | N 4° | 11 m | 20.3 mi |
| Spindletop Hill | WSW 256° | 4 m | 20.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 18:55 | 19:27 |
| June solstice | 06:15 | 19:45 | 20:20 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 18:41 | 19:13 |
| December solstice | 07:08 | 16:44 | 17:20 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Sep–Jun.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 51 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 77 | 68 | 58 | 52 |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Orange 9 N, 9 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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