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Exhibitions

University Museums presents eight to twelve exhibitions each year as a tool to provide educational opportunities to all within the ISU campus, the Ames community and the state of Iowa. Exhibitions locations include the Brunnier Art Museum in the Scheman Building, the Christian Petersen Art Museum in Morrill Hall, the Farm House Museum in central campus and the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden around the exterior of Morrill Hall.

The Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, and Farm House Museum will close July 24, 2023 to change exhibitions. The museums will reopen August 21, 2023. The office will keep regular hours during this time.

Jump to exhibitions at: 
Brunnier Art Museum
Christian Petersen Art Museum
Farm House Museum
Anderson Sculpture Garden


Brunnier Art Museum

Address: Scheman Building, Second Floor, 1805 Center Drive, Ames
Hours: 
Beginning January 17, 2023, Brunnier Art Museum will be open on Tuesdays!
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Closed Monday (ISU Curriculum Tours may be scheduled this day)
Closed University holidays

Admission: The cost is free, suggested donation of $8

 

Telling Tales: Exploring Narrative Art in the Permanent Collection
January 17 to July 23, 2023

Reflections of Iowa: The History of Iowa Questers through Glass
August 24, 2022 to July 23, 2023
Ann Brunnier Decorative Arts Gallery

Future Unfolding
August 22 to December 17, 2023

Pulped Under Pressure
August 22 to December 17, 2023

Extravagant Dining: Glass Epergnes from the Collection of Dorothy Todd Kent
August 22 to December 17, 2023
Ann Brunnier Decorative Arts Gallery

Industrial Design
August 22 to December 17, 2023

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Christian Petersen Art Museum

Address: Morrill Hall (lower level and first floor), 603 Morrill Road, Ames

     Campbell Gallery (first floor, Rm. 1017)
     Reiman Gallery (lower level, Rm. 0003)
     Neva M. Petersen Gallery (lower level hallway outside Rm. 0003)

Hours: 
Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed weekends, University holidays, and University breaks
 

Admission: The cost is free. Suggested donation of $8
 

Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy
January 25 to July 21, 2023
Campbell Gallery and Reiman Gallery

Through the Photographic Lens of King Au: Honoring Jack Trice
January 17 to October 6, 2023
Neva M. Petersen Gallery

Tom Stancliffe
August 21 to December 15, 2023

Drift
Campbell Gallery

Art of Fabrication
Reiman Gallery

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Farm House Museum

Address: 601 Farm House Lane, Ames
Hours: Monday through Friday, noon - 4:00 PM
Closed weekends, University holidays, and University breaks
Admission: The cost is free, suggested donation of $8

Growing Up Victorian
January 30 to October 31, 2023

Note: Farm House Museum will be closed July 24 through August 18

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Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden

Address: 603 Morrill Road, Ames
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Permanent Collection Sculptures

 

 

 

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