Belskie Museum

About

Founded to save, restore and exhibit the works of renowned sculptor and medical illustrator Abram Belskie and provide a forum for the arts by providing a venue where both local and international artists of repute can display their works.

Story

The museum's 3,900 sq. ft. modern building was built entirely by the Closter Lion's Club and donated to the borough of Closter upon its completion in 1994. In addition to housing the many works of Abram Belskie, the museum also hosts monthly art exhibits by local, national and international artist and as a result, has become one of Bergen County's leading forum for the arts. Past exhibitors include the estate of the world famous photographer Andre Kertesz and Italian painter/sculptor Emilio Baracco. A featured exhibit of photography in March, 2003 was by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Ellen Burstyn.

Mission

The goal of the Belskie Museum of Art and Science is first and foremost, the preservation and display of the work of Abram Belskie and to promote his reputation as a major sculptor, medallic artist and medical illustrator of the twentieth century.
Our second goal is to provide a forum for the arts by providing a venue where both local and international artists of repute can display their works in a museum setting to an appreciative audience.