of climate-sensitive artwork, the museum closed its front entrance to the public in 1997 to minimize the effects of temperature and humidity changes. However, in February 2018, after extensive renovation and the construction of a ramp for disabled access, the front doors were reopened. On November 6, 2019, the museum changed its name to "The Newark Museum of Art" to highlight the focus of the museum on its art collection which was ranked 12th in the country. The Newark Black Film Festival was founded in conjunction with the Museum and was formerly held every summer on the Museum campus. The museum is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ballantine House The Ballantine house is a preserved and restored house from the Victorian Era, designed by architect George Edward Harney. It was home to John Holme Ballantine, his wife, Jeannette, and their children, John, Robert, Alice, and Percy. Mr. Ballantine owned and ran a brewery in the Ironbound section of Newark. The house originally had twenty-seven rooms and three floors. In 1937, the Newark Museum bought the house and has since restored it to serve as galleries for the extensive decorative arts collections. Notes References External links The Newark Museum of Art Dreyfuss Planetarium - article on Museum The Newark Museum of Art within Google Arts & Culture Culture of Newark, New Jersey Planetaria in the United States Art museums and galleries in New Jersey Asian art museums in the United States Newark Museum of Art Natural history museums in New Jersey Museums in Newark, New Jersey Michael Graves buildings Art museums established in 1909 1909 establishments in New Jersey Historic district contributing properties in Newark, New Jersey National Register of Historic Places in Newark, New Jersey Association of Science-Technology Centers member institutions New Jersey Register of Historic Places Non-profit organizations based in New Jersey New Classical architecture African art museums in the United States