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 |
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Reflections of Iowa: The History of Iowa Questers through Glass |
Future Unfolding |
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Pulped Under Pressure |
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Extravagant Dining: Glass Epergnes from the Collection of Dorothy Todd Kent |
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Industrial Design |
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 |
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Through the Photographic Lens of King Au: Honoring Jack Trice |
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Tom Stancliffe Drift Art of Fabrication |
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
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Growing Up Victorian Note: Farm House Museum will be closed July 24 through August 18 |
Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden
Address: 603 Morrill Road, Ames
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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