Posted on July 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
Leaving a lasting and impactful legacy is important to many of us. The University Museums’ benefactors over the last 45...
Posted on June 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
The Iowa Quester Glass Collection now numbers over 1,500 objects ranging from monumental Brilliant Period cut glass to colorful art...
Posted on June 9, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
Pieced together, one section of fabric at a time, quilts tell stories through patterns, or in some cases, a purposeful...
Posted on May 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
During our added time spent at home, being socially distant, many have chosen to attempt to learn new skills in...
Posted on May 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
Several years ago, University Museums was the feature of the Iowa State Fair ISU booth, promoting our beautiful and artful...
Posted on May 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM by Allison Sheridan
Did you ever look through a classic red plastic ViewMaster growing up cycling the white disk to see 3D images?...
Posted on April 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
While most would recognize the name Fabergé, creator of the celebrated bejeweled and enameled eggs, many are unfamiliar with the...
Posted on April 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM by Allison Sheridan
The history of illumination can be explored through objects found in the permanent collection, from Persian pottery tallow lamps and...
Posted on April 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
Did you know that ISU’s beloved sculptor Christian Petersen began his career working on the East Coast as a die-cutter?...
Posted on April 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM by Allison Sheridan
Many visitors are surprised to learn that we have ancient objects in the collection, including this Canopic Jar Lid from...
