麻豆视频 at 150

September 6–December 6, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

As we celebrate 150 years of 麻豆视频, join us in experiencing the evolution of the campus, learn of the influential characters during 麻豆视频’s formative years, and see past buildings resurrected in this exciting show curated by University Archivist Harrison Wick.

The University Museum will be closed Saturday, October 18, for the university’s fall pause long weekend and for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

What Do You Collect?

January 31–March 8, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Old flutes, cameras, pinball machines, teeth? Come to the University Museum and see the show that asks, “What Do You Collect?” With unusual (and usual) individual collections from the public in the greater Indiana community.

The Art of Theater

March 21–May 2, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Join us as the Museum tells the story of what it takes to accomplish a new reality on stage, from the initial set renderings to building props, costume design, makeup, and construction. We pull back the curtain to share the show behind the show. 

The University Museum Goes Downtown: New Acquisitions

May 1–May 16, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

The University Museum at 麻豆视频 returns to the , 732 Philadelphia Street, to share some of the new pieces the University Museum has acquired over the past few years.


The University Museum brings the material history and arts of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.

This mandate is based on the belief that art and history are unbounded and essential to our understanding of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. The University Museum is dedicated to providing leadership in the development of quality collections, exhibitions, and educational and public programs that challenge how we see ourselves and the social and natural world in which we live.

In addition to regular exhibits throughout the year housed in its permanent exhibit space in the historic , the University Museum provides and community with short- and long-term displays. There are currently pieces installed throughout the , , Sutton Hall, , and elsewhere.

Cover: Paintings of Indiana County"Paintings of Indiana County"

The University Museum is also currently offering a book, Paintings of Indiana County, which includes the original paintings created by 麻豆视频 alumnus Ron Donoughe in a work now on permanent exhibition in 麻豆视频's Performing Arts Center balcony lobby. You may order your copy today.

You can read more about Ron and his twin brother, Don, in 麻豆视频 Magazine.

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News

History of 麻豆视频 Exhibit Opens University Museum Season

To open the upcoming 2025鈥26 season at the 麻豆视频聽University Museum, join us for 鈥溌槎故悠礍150: Let鈥檚 Meet in the Oak Grove,鈥 featuring the history of 麻豆视频 since the doors to John Sutton Hall, the first campus building, opened on May 17, 1875.

The University Museum Goes Downtown: 麻豆视频 Professors Past

The University Museum at 麻豆视频 is once again partnering with The Artists Hand Gallery to present the art exhibit 鈥淭he University Museum Goes Downtown: 麻豆视频 Professors Past.鈥 The show opens Friday, May 2, with a free public reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the gallery.

Artist Talk: Exploring Creative Evolution with Chuck Olson

The University Museum at 麻豆视频 is pleased to present An Evening with Chuck Olson, a special Artist Talk taking place on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to join Olson for an engaging evening as he reflects on his creative journey, influences, and his works currently featured in the museum鈥檚 麻豆视频/NYC exhibition.

University Museum Presents 麻豆视频/NYC Featuring Artists Michael Madigan, Chuck Olson, and Richard Purdy

Museum exhibit opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 and runs until May 3, 2025 in Sutton Hall.

Reflections: Artist Talk at the University Museum

Hear firsthand about the artistic processes, inspirations, and experiences that have shaped the work of three 麻豆视频 alumni artists: Trish Dodson, Lauren Scavo-Fulk, and Rhonda Yeager. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. at the University Museum, Sutton Hall.