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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

Black-and-white print of a figure falling backward away from an overpowering sun with rays that surround them

Following the Sun

This virtual exhibition organized by Spencer interns explores depictions of the sun and sunflowers in our collection.

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Happening at the museum

Landscape scene with cows grazing near a pond with trees and a setting sun in the hazy yellow background

Summer Hours

We are closed Sundays from June 8 through August 10.

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Eternal Spring: Bamboo

Eternal Spring: Bamboo

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

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Now hiring

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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
Art Cart: Wacky 3-D Collages
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
July 24
Talk
Senior Session: Warp: Form, Function, and Tension within Elizabeth Murray’s Chaotic Lip
10:15–11:00AM
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
July 24
Tour
Museum Highlights
6:00–7:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Loo Gallery
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James Hess (active 1874–1884), View of Old North College
James Hess (active 1874–1884)
View of Old North College
1875
Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590), Rustic Basin
Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590)
Rustic Basin
circa 1570–1590
Lucy M. Lewis (circa 1898–1992, active circa 1920–1990), fineline black-on-white olla (jar)
Lucy M. Lewis (circa 1898–1992, active circa 1920–1990)
fineline black-on-white olla (jar)
1960s–1970s
John Steuart Curry (1897–1946), Self-portrait
John Steuart Curry (1897–1946)
Self-portrait
1927–1929
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