Welcome

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!

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Summer Hours

We are closed Sundays from June 8 through August 10.

Eternal Spring: Bamboo

Eternal Spring: Bamboo

Bamboo has captivated the imagination of East Asian artists for centuries.

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Now hiring

We're hiring full-time positions.

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Bold Women video playlist

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Events

July 19
Activity
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
July 24
Talk
10:15–11:00AM
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
July 24
Tour
6:00–7:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Loo Gallery

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Browse art highlights

Davis Garber
1895
Pierre Joseph-Valcin (1925–2000, active 1960s–2000)
1975
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669)
1641
late 1500s–early 1600s, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

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