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We are a museum at the University of Kansas with two floors of galleries and a collection that represents different types of art from around the world. Admission is free for everyone!

Featured Exhibition

An African American female mannequin stands with outstretched arms wearing a purple and blue dress with a large skirt and a white maid’s apron

Bold Women

Open through July 6

This expansive exhibition explores the ways that women have pushed the boundaries of art and society across generations and geographies.

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Happening at the museum

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Summer Hours

We are closed Sundays from June 8 through August 10, with the exception of July 6.

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A woman paints a large white canvas with black ink

Bold Women video playlist

Explore artist talks and other short videos related to our Bold Women exhibition

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Six students stand in a single file line in an art gallery facing the same object and holding their cell phones in front of them

Brosseau Creativity Awards

These annual awards celebrate the creative work of undergraduate students

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Events

June 13
Activity
Open Friday
10:00AM–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Goddard Study Center
June 14
Activity
Art Cart: Summertime Stillness
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Brosseau Learning Center
June 17
Social
Friends of the Art Museum Open House
4:00–6:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art
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Amitābha (阿弥陀仏 Amida butsu; 阿弥陀如来 Amida nyorai)
Amitābha (阿弥陀仏 Amida butsu; 阿弥陀如来 Amida nyorai)
circa 1400s, Muromachi period (1338–1573)
Virginia Jean Cox Mitchell (1931–2023), Wheat Centennial quilt
Virginia Jean Cox Mitchell (1931–2023)
Wheat Centennial quilt
1974
Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), St. Jerome in His Study
Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528)
St. Jerome in His Study
1514
Kenojuak Ashevak (1927–2013), Rabbit Eating Seaweed II
Kenojuak Ashevak (1927–2013)
Rabbit Eating Seaweed II
1999
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