Programs and events are subject to change. Check this page and the University Museums Facebook page for the latest events information.
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.
Read More on Art Walk: Ceramics in Public ArtThe Brunnier Art Museum will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 for Memorial Day Weekend.
Read More on Brunnier Art Museum Closed for Memorial Day WeekendEngage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of flowers in the Anderson Sculpture Garden.
Read More on Photo Theme: Flowers in the Anderson Sculpture GardenThe Christian Petersen Art Museum and University Museums office will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.
Read More on Closed for Memorial DayEngage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your selfies at the Farm House Museum.
Read More on Photo Theme: Selfie at the Farm House MuseumJoin your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum!
Read More on Sunday TourEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: FamilyJoin 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.
Read More on Family Afternoon in the Anderson Sculpture GardenJoin your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! This Sunday Tour is led by docent Rae Reilly.
Read More on Sunday TourEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: Father FiguresJoin Rob Wallace as he discusses woodturning for the conclusion of the Iowa Maker Series.
Read More on Iowa Maker Series: Woodturning with Rob WallaceEngage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of stone sculptures!
Read More on Photo Theme: Stone SculpturesJoin your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum!
Read More on Sunday TourThis guided tour will discuss artist, process, and innovation of stone in the Art on Campus Collection.
Read More on Art Walk: Stone in Public ArtThe Farm House Museum will be closed Saturday, July 2 through Sunday, August 21.
Read More on Farm House Museum CLOSEDEngage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of Border Crossing on Central Campus.
Read More on Photo Theme: "Border Crossing"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.
Read More on Photo Theme: Selfie at the Brunnier Art MuseumJoin your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum! This Sunday Tour is led by docent Rae Reilly.
Read More on Sunday TourEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: Selfie at the Christian Petersen Art MuseumJoin 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!
Read More on Curator's Walk of "Julie Chang: Vibrant Matter"Join your University Museums for free 30-minute Sunday Tours at the Brunnier Art Museum!
Read More on Sunday TourEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: AnimalsAn art walk discussing artist, process, and the innovation of wood in public art.
Read More on Art Walk: Wood in Public ArtEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: Selfie with Art on CampusEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: InsectsEngage 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.
Read More on Photo Theme: PeopleYour 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.
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