Stanley Museum of Art

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.

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

A photo of the oil painting "Ocean Park, No. 17" by Richard Diebenkorn

Richard Diebenkorn in a New Light

April 16, 2026 - November 2026

Richard Diebenkorn in a New Light

Two angular metal figurines with detailed faces and headpieces are connected by a chain, with additional chains hanging from their heads and waists. The figure on the left represents a female and the one on the right a male. They are affixed onto a dark rectangular base, placed in front of a plain grey backdrop.

Edan (Pair of figures for Ogboni society)
Yoruba
Bronze
11 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 2 in. (29.53 x 26.99 x 5.08 cm)
X1986.502 249.1983
The Stanley Collection of African Art
X1986.502

Flex: Masculinities in the Arts of Global Africa

February 28, 2026 - July 26, 2026

Flex: Masculinities in the Arts of Global Africa

Embroidered tapestry depicting warriors in battle, archers, soldiers with shields, horses, palm trees, and dinosaurs in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Sandra M. Sawatzky (Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1957–Calgary, Alberta, present), Mesopotamian archer and warriors, from The Black Gold Tapestry, 2008–2017. Silk and wool threads on flax linen cloth. Courtesy of the artist.

The Black Gold Tapestry

February 3, 2026 - June 14, 2026

The Black Gold Tapestry

Upcoming Events

Study at the Stanley

Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:00am to 3:59pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, 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.

Performance | Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Experience a unique live performance in the museum lobby as part of Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa. This collaborative project blends dance, visual art, and film inspired by works from three Iowa art museums.

At the Stanley Museum of Art, this performance brings Elizabeth Catlett’s artwork Which Way? to life through an original dance work, the second of a three part movement.

Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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