Q: What’s a museum cat’s favorite type of art?
A. Paw-traits!! (get it? Portraits)
Museum Cat believes curiosity is the best guide.
Museum cats are quiet observers. They wander freely, notice everything, and belong in spaces shaped by time and human creativity.
MUSEUM CAT embraces that same spirit — curious, thoughtful, and unafraid to wander across disciplines like art, history, and literature.
art history for everyone
art history for everyone
celebrate
black art history
featured philosopher:
w.e.b. du bois
W.E.B Du Bois’ philosophy helped lay the groundwork for later Black artists, writers, and thinkers to claim space in art history.
featured artist: edmonia lewis
Born in 1844, Edmonia was an African American and Native American Neoclassical sculptor. Carving cultural stories from marble across the United States and Europe, Edmonia is one-of-a-kind. Explore her story.
featured artist: henry ossawa tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner’s work tells quiet, powerful stories rooted in everyday life, faith, and careful observation. Explore more about his contributions to Black Art History
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Celebrate Black Art History with these new goods.
Celebrate Black Art History every day with this Edmonia Lewis mug, featuring one of her most notable works, The Death of Cleopatra. The front shows Museum Cat resting on Cleopatra’s lap, and the back reads “Black Art belongs in Art History.”
Available sizes: 11oz and 15oz
Choose from multiple interior and handle colors
Glossy finish
Lead and BPA-free
Romare Bearden quote is featured on this tote with images of other notable Black artists: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Edmonia Lewis, and cat versions of Aaron Douglas, Alma Thomas, Faith Ringgold, and Romare Bearden. Two size options let you choose the right cup for morning coffee, late-night tea, or desk-side cocoa. Durable printing stays bright through everyday dishwasher and microwave use. It’s a small, joyful statement for anyone who loves quirky art and cozy moments.
Product features
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Made from glossy 100% ceramic (lead- and BPA-free)
- Dishwasher- and microwave-safe for easy care
- Vibrant, high-contrast printing that holds up over time
- Comfortable C-shaped handle for an easy grip
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap