east front of museum with sky reflected in the glass

Visit

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

Two students thoughtfully viewing artwork

Explore

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

A group of three university students look at a large African mask

Discover

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

Two women sitting on a green couch having a conversation

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

Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity

In the Studio: Art at Iowa in the 1940s

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

Recent Acquisitions

Aerial view of museum with campus recreation center on left and Main Library on right

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

Mondays at the Plaza promotional image

Mondays at the Plaza

Monday, September 29, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
Becker Communication Studies Building
Mondays at the Plaza is a weekly event series that brings local food trucks to campus, creating a casual space for cross-departmental networking and community connection
School's Out at the Stanley | Stamp Landscapes promotional image

School's Out at the Stanley | Stamp Landscapes

Thursday, October 2, 2025 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Make your own world from drawing shapes, creating stamps, and printing them onto paper in a creative and fun landscape! Various pre-cut shape stamps will be provided for visitors to use, as well as materials like cardboard and string to create an infinite number of designs as they come together on a sheet of paper.School's Out at the Stanley is offered on days when Iowa City Community Schools District has no classes. Art projects are developed with school-aged children in mind. All abilities and...
Gallery Walk promotional image

Gallery Walk

Friday, October 3, 2025 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for the 2025 Downtown Fall Gallery Walk at the Stanley Museum of Art! The museum will be open late for a special evening of art, food, and exploration.Stop by to discover the latest exhibition, Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, which explores a previously unexamined history of American modernism, or revisit the early years of the University of Iowa's MFA program in In the Studio: Art at Iowa in the 1940s.Enjoy a self-guided tour of the galleries, take in our beautiful outdoor spaces...
View more events