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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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Now hiring

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Events

July 4
Activity
CLOSED Fourth of July
10:00AM–5:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art
July 18
Activity
Open Friday: Open Friday: Ansel Adams Photographs
10:00AM–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Goddard Study Center
July 19
Activity
Art Cart: Wacky 3-D Collages
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
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Browse art highlights

Gillis van Tilborgh (circa 1625–circa 1678), A Picture Gallery
Gillis van Tilborgh (circa 1625–circa 1678)
A Picture Gallery
1660–1670
Aaron Douglas (1899–1979), The Founding of Chicago
Aaron Douglas (1899–1979)
The Founding of Chicago
circa 1933
Arthur Rothstein (1915–1985), Dust Storm, Cimarron County, Oklahoma
Arthur Rothstein (1915–1985)
Dust Storm, Cimarron County, Oklahoma
1936
Lisa Grossman (born 1967), Navigating
Lisa Grossman (born 1967)
Navigating
2018
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