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Visit

Our beautiful building is a cultural and social center where you can explore, unwind, meet, and create. Everyone is welcome.

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Explore

Spark your curiosity with something new or stop by and see your old favorites.                                                                                                                                  

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Discover

The world-class art collection provides exciting opportunities for teaching, learning, and research.                                                                            

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Events

There’s always something exciting going on at your art museum. Find out what’s coming up on the calendar.

Gallery Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–​​​​​​​4:30 p.m.​​​​​​​
Sunday: 12:00–4:30 p.m.

Admission to the museum building will end 5 minutes before gallery closing.

Office Hours

Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Current Exhibitions

Ethics, Art, and Connections with Nature: Exploring the Archaeological Cultures of Mill Creek and Glenwood

Recent Acquisitions

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The Building

Nestled between the Main Library and Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on the west side of Gibson Square Park, the new Stanley Museum of Art is a hub of learning and research for the University of Iowa and the state. The three-story, state-of-the-art building, designed by BNIM of Des Moines, Iowa, includes a range of flexible spaces for research, education, and exhibitions, and is ideally suited to serve as a center for interdisciplinary teaching, discovery, and community building.

Upcoming Events

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Mondays at the Plaza

Monday, September 8, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Grab lunch and connect with the community at the Plaza!Presented by the College of Engineering and the Stanley Museum of Art, this event series runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Library Plaza. Enjoy a rotating lineup of food trucks and take a break with good food and great company!Food TrucksBloomWildwoodThe Bagel ShopBlazing HibachiKeeping Up With The Jones'sPower Nutrition / Power Health Coralville
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Ancient Egyptian Art: A Practical Guide for Curious Minds

Monday, September 8, 2025 5:00pm
Art Building West
Join us for "Ancient Egyptian Art: A Practical Guide for Curious Minds" with Ashley Arico, Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Night at the Museum: The Art of Voting

Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
We’re welcoming students back to the Stanley Museum of Art with the semester’s first Night at the Museum! Night at the Museum is our series of monthly events for students, hosted Thursday evenings when we are open late. This month we are once again collaborating with Hawk The Vote, a student group dedicated to helping folks here at the University of Iowa register to vote in local, state, and federal U.S. elections. HTV representatives will be available in our lobby to help you register, and...
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