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Join us for the public rededication of the Fountain of the Four Seasons, featuring remarks from Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen, University Museums Director and Chief Curator Lynette Pohlman, and Student Government President Martin Hursh. Celebrate the completion of this two-year project as the iconic fountain is turned on for the first time!* 

Join University Museums curators, Allison Sheridan and Adrienne Gennett, to explore art exhibited throughout In Their Time that can make visitors and museums staff uncomfortable because of the imagery, material, or provenance.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Dr. Jeff Bremer, Professor of History at Iowa State, as he examines life in post-Civil War Iowa. Opportunity to meet Dr. Bremer and purchase a signed copy of A New History of Iowa.

At World Expos, a snack is never just a snack: in smelling and tasting food and drink at the fairgrounds, visitors have been invited to taste the world. Join Emily Kathryn Morgan, Associate Professor of Art History at Iowa State, in exploring displays of food and drink at World's Fairs and International Expositions.    

Drawn primarily from University Museums’ permanent collection, the exhibition Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College examines the heritage and history these images carry with them. Meet new Christian Petersen Art Museum curator Alison Ranniger, for a tour of works of art from the 1930s and 1940s that offer a view of the early visual culture found on campus and works of art created throughout the federal Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) administered through the Treasury Department.

Celebrate the end of midterms with Date Night at the Farm House Museum! Join us for treats originally showcased at World Fairs, crafts, and music for everyone to enjoy.

with Cameron Campbell, Associate Professor and Interim Chair of Architecture, Iowa State

Campbell will connect the modern masters of architectural photography, with his work, and the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragán.

with Dr. Pamela Riney Kehrberg, Professor of History, Iowa State Univ.

Dr. Kehrberg will discuss the historical agricultural context of the 1930s and 40s, during which Christian Petersen was creating the imagery for the Fountain of the Four Seasons. Discover what farming practices were typical during that time and compare them to the depictions in the fountain as well as modern practices.

Join University Museums for a celebration of German culture at the Christian Petersen Art Museum! Play classic German games, practice your German language skills, and take home some sweet German treats.

Join University Museums and ISU Surplus for an Art & Objects Sale! Objects feature Southwestern works of art including but not limited to baskets, jewelry, loose beads, pottery, sculpture, gourd art, textiles, and more. Other items include Central American pottery, baskets, and beaded sculpture. A selection of artwork, jewelry, ceramics and other items will be sold as well. Many signed and artist known pieces!

Proceeds go to support the University Museums' collection.

First come first served. No holds. Prices will not be provided ahead of the sale time. No early sales. All items sold AS IS. Prices are non-negotiable and range from several dollars to hundreds of dollars.

Iowa State has held a central role in the Midwest for its’ Food and Dairy Science research, which is reflected in the Art on Campus Collection. Follow the journey of Iowa State’s Food and Dairy Sciences throughout various works of public art. Led by docent Rae Reilly.

Start at the south front entrance of the Food Science Building.

Flourishing in hard times requires creativity and Iowans rose to the challenge during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Drawing upon the exhibition, Artists of an Era: A New Deal, Iowa Artists, and Iowa State College, this vividly illustrated lecture by Joni Kinsey, Ph.D., will explore how ISU administrators and faculty collaborated with federal programs to develop a lively arts scene that established Iowa as a national model.  

Thinking of applying to graduate school or a change in career that may focus on museums or archives? Join museum and archives employees as they share their educational journeys through graduate studies to their current positions, and answer questions on pursuing postgraduate degrees in these fields. You can submit questions in advance or ask them during the Zoom session.

Join Dr. Emily K. Morgan, Associate Professor of Art History, her class of graduate students, and University Museums curators for mini object tours and a peek into the Museums’ collections history on exhibit throughout In Their Time.

Today, museums with global art collections face many legal, ethical, and historical considerations that guide collection policies, practices, and provenance research priorities. Join the staff of the Denver Art Museum’s Provenance Research Department as they present case studies and contextualize collections impacted by current cultural patrimony concerns, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Nazi-era looting, theft surrounding ancient art and archaeological sites, and Colonial-era injustices. Presented by Denver Art Museum Provenance department.

Join University Museums for a celebration of Arab culture at the Brunnier Art Museum! Witness the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, learn and practice the Arabic language, and taste the diverse treats found throughout the Arab world.

Learn from expert and Antiques Roadshow contributor David Rago about the rich history of the American Art Pottery created during the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries in Ohio, beginning with Rookwood.

As home to the ever-growing Ivy Business of College, the Gerdin Business Building features public art of various mediums and styles. Explore the public art of this campus hub, including the large-scale murals of Rose Frantzen. Led by docent, Rae Reilly.

Start at the east entrance to the Gerdin Business Building

The Farm House Museum and the Christian Petersen Art Museum are closed for Thanksgiving Break Week.

All University Museums facilities and the main office are closed for the University Holiday / Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Hosted by the University Museums’ interns, in conjunction with ISU Winterfest, celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Take part in free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.

Looking for a quiet place to study? Want to relax away from your dorm room? Come to the Christian Petersen Art Museum for extended study hours with relaxing activities and a calming, artistic atmosphere.

There’s more to Morrill Hall than just the Christian Petersen Art Museum! Explore the public art and preparatory studies found in historic Morrill Hall across the mediums of glass, bronze, paper and more.

Start at the lobby of Morrill Hall. Led by Caitlin Patton, UM Education Specialist.

The Christian Petersen Art Museum in Morrill Hall will close at 2pm on Dec. 20th to begin exhibition changes in both galleries. Look forward to our Spring exhibitions opening in mid January!

The Brunnier Art Museum, Farm House Museum and the Christian Petersen Art Museum are all closed for exhibition changes. Public hours at each facility will resume Jan. 21, 2025 with the start of Spring Semester. 

All University Museums facilities and main office closed for the University Holiday. 

All University Museums facilities and main office closed for the University Holiday / New Years. 

All University Museums facilities and main office closed for the University Holiday / MLK Day.