All University Museums programs and events are free and open to the public unless noted. Programs and events are subject to change. Some events require registration. Some events have optional registration to receive updates and emails. Other events have no registration.
Support for programs provided by the Kathy & John Howell Art Enrichment Program and University Museums Membership.
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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.
Read More on A Closer LookToday, 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.
Read More on Provenance Research in Global Museum CollectionsJoin 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.
Read More on Museums After Hours: Arab Culture NightLearn from expert and Antiques Roadshow contributor David Rago about the rich history of the American Art Pottery created during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Ohio, beginning with Rookwood.
Read More on The Ohio Experience: Art Pottery from the Ohio Valley with David RagoAs 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
Read More on Art Walk: Highlights of the Ivy College of BusinessThe 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.
Read More on Yuletide 2024: Winterfest Open HouseLooking 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.
Read More on Study @ the MuseumThere’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.
Read More on Art Walk: Treasures of Morrill HallThe 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!
Brunnier Art Museum, Farm House Museum & Christian Petersen Art Museum closed for exhibition changes
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.