Iowa State University’s unique University Museums celebrates 50 years in 2024-2025! This milestone highlights University Museums’ experiences which continue to be mission-based, have educational value, and further ISU’s strategic plan. The 50th anniversary showcases the Brunnier Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Anderson Sculpture Garden, and the expansive Art on Campus Collection and Program. Through exhibitions, events, publications, research, conservation, restoration, art acquisitions and educational enrichment, University Museums will feature its legacy of cultural innovation since 1975.
Programs & Special Events
University Museums 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen and Lynette Pohlman, the Warren & Beverly Madden Endowed Director and Chief Curator, invite you to University Museums' 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Business casual or dress in your 1975 threads - inspired by the Brunnier Art Museum's opening day - and enjoy and evening of fab celebrations with friends.
Free and open to the public. RSVP not required.
News & Updates
August 1, 2025
50th Anniversary Exhibitions at the Brunnier Art Museum
May 12, 2025 Long-time Iowa State University Leaders Endow University Museums Position
Warren and Beverly Madden of Ames have provided a gift commitment to endow the University Museums director and chief curator position at Iowa State University, held by Lynette Pohlman since 1980. In recognition of their support, the position will now be known as the Warren and Beverly Madden University Museums Director and Chief Curator. The university held a medallion ceremony on Friday, May 9, formally installing Pohlman as the inaugural holder.
Summer 2024: Farm House Museum receives a "Glow Up" in first 50th Anniversary preservation project. learn more...
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