Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum on the West Coast and the seventh oldest in the United States. Over time it has developed a collection of more than 52,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries. The Museum devotes 90 percent of its galleries to its permanent collection. Its mission is to engage the public with art and film of enduring quality, to facilitate dialogue with diverse audiences, and to collect, preserve, and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations.