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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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Bold Women video playlist

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Art outdoors

Spring is the perfect time to explore the here-ing labyrinth at the KU Field Station

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Events

April 23
Activity
Obscured Landmarks: Revealing the hidden history of Lawrence, Kansas Walking Tour
5:30–7:45PM
Riverfront Plaza parking lot, 1 Riverfront Plz
April 24
Performance
Snap, snap, begin again: An Improvised Performance for Bold Women
6:00–6:50PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Perkins Central Court
April 25
Activity
Open Friday
10:00AM–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Goddard Study Center
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Master of Frankfurt Workshop (1460–circa 1533), Scenes from the Passion
Master of Frankfurt Workshop (1460–circa 1533)
Scenes from the Passion
circa 1515–1518
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824–1898), Au Clair de la Lune (In the Moonlight)
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824–1898)
Au Clair de la Lune (In the Moonlight)
1885
Yeesookyung (born 1963), Translated Vase
Yeesookyung (born 1963)
Translated Vase
2009
Elaine Reichek (born 1943), Sampler (Blade Runner)
Elaine Reichek (born 1943)
Sampler (Blade Runner)
2001
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