Stanley Museum of Art | The University of Iowa

Jackson Pollock's Mural

Detail photo by Dave Drogos

See yourself at the Stanley

Come explore our beautiful home - a campus and community hub of global visual culture.

Everyone is welcome.

Plan Your Visit Explore the Collections

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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.

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.

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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

Weaving Narrative: African Textiles in Iowa

Hayward L. Oubre, Jr. (American, 1916–2006), Young Horse, about 1957, 60 ¼ x 18 ¼
in., The Hayward Oubre Estate, Courtesy of Debra Force Fine Art, image credit: John
Woo

Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity

August 26, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity

Black and white etching of a man with a thin mustache and goatee, shown from the shoulders up. He wears a white shirt and black tie, set against a dark background with visible linear etching.

Houston E. Chandler
American, 1914–2015

Self-Portrait
1946
Etching on paper
Collection of the School of Art, Art History and Design

In the Studio: Art at Iowa in the 1940s

August 26, 2025 - January 25, 2026

In the Studio: Art at Iowa in the 1940s

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

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

Study at the Stanley

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

Study at the Stanley

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:00am to 3:59pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Study at the Stanley

Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00am to 3:59pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free cocoa, coffee, cider, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).

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