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!

Happening at the museum

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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

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

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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

James Hess (active 1874–1884)
1875
Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590)
circa 1570–1590
Lucy M. Lewis (circa 1898–1992, active circa 1920–1990)
1960s–1970s
John Steuart Curry (1897–1946)
1927–1929

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