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Your University Museums has a booth at the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market. Stop by, say hello, learn about our free summer programs, and experience some hands-on activities from our education kits.

Join artist Mary Merkel-Hess as she discusses her process of how she came to use paper as a way to explore the landscape along with abstract forms through her beautiful sculptures. 

An Exploration of Materials in Public Art is the theme for this semester’s Art Walks hosted by University Museums’ staff and docents. This tour will discuss artist, process, and innovation of ceramics in the Art on Campus collection.

The Brunnier Art Museum will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 for Memorial Day Weekend. 

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of flowers in the Anderson Sculpture Garden.

The Christian Petersen Art Museum and University Museums office will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your selfies at the Farm House Museum.

Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum!

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of Family. Sunday, June 12 is also Family Afternoon in the Anderson Sculpture Garden, so that's a great opportunity to get a new family photo.

Join University Museums and Reiman Gardens in the Anderson Sculpture Garden for a family friendly afternoon in the garden! This includes a program inspired by plants in the garden, a children's activity, and an art tour.

Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! This Sunday Tour is led by docent Rae Reilly.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! In honor of Fathers' Day, this week we want to see your photos of father figures.

Join Rob Wallace as he discusses woodturning for the conclusion of the Iowa Maker Series.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of stone sculptures! 

Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! 

This guided tour will discuss artist, process, and innovation of stone in the Art on Campus Collection. 

The Farm House Museum will be closed Saturday, July 2 through Sunday, August 21.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of Border Crossing on Central Campus.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your selfies at the Brunnier Art Museum. Stop by on Sunday, July 10 for a free guided tour at 2:00pm.

Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! This Sunday Tour is led by docent Rae Reilly.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your selfies at the Christian Petersen Art Museum. Stop by on Sunday, July 17 for a free Curator's Walk of the Julie W Chang exhibition at 1:00pm.

Join curator Sydney Marshall for a walk through the Julie Chang exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum. Closing on Friday July 22 at 4:00pm, this is your last chance for a tour through the exhibition!

Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! 

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of animals: your pets, in nature, or art, all on campus.

An art walk discussing artist, process, and the innovation of wood in public art.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your selfies with works of art in the Art on Campus Collection.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of insects in nature or art on campus.

Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of people. These can be people with or in the Art on Campus Collection.

Your University Museums has a booth at the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market. Stop by, say hello, learn about our new fall exhibitions & programs, and experience some hands-on activities from our education kits.