Grace Morley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Grace Morley

American museologist

Date of Birth: 03-Nov-1900

Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States

Date of Death: 08-Jan-1985

Profession: curator, art historian, museum director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Grace Louise McCann Morley (1900–1985) was a museologist of global influence.
She was the first director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (formerly the San Francisco Museum of Art) and held the position for 23 years starting in 1935.
In an interview with Thomas Tibbs, she is credited with being a major force in encouraging young American artists.
The Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1982.