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

Weaving Narrative: African Textiles in Iowa

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 - March 15, 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

Upcoming Events

Night at the Museum: Date Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Happy Valentine’s Week, Hawkeyes!

For this month’s Night at the Museum, stop by for Date Night on Feb. 12. We’ll have delectable Valentine’s desserts, mocktails, a Valentine’s card collaging station, and a Polaroid photo booth. Bring friends, partners — the people you love!

Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. Nights at the Museum events occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late...

Friday Crafternoons with the Afro-American Cultural Center

Friday, February 13, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

This February, the Stanley has partnered with students at the Afro-American Cultural Center to celebrate Black History Month through two Crafternoons. Our Friday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 27 Crafternoons will be collaborative events, focused on helping highlight Black voices and cultural heritage through making activities and community building. Join us on Feb. 13 for self-led crafting, and on Feb. 27 for a led craft from the Afro-American Cultural Center's executive directors.

Need a break at...

Valentine's Tour at the Stanley

Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Stanley Museum of Art

Kick of your Valentine's Day celebration at the Stanley Museum of Art with love-themed tours led by docents.

Tours start at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments in the lobby. Perfect for those wishing for a pre-dinner activity and those who prefer to spend a cozy evening at home after enjoying some art.

Space is limited; registration recommended. Register at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/valentines-tour/3128647.

Tour time 2–3 p.m.

Refreshments 3–4 p.m.

Photo by Grace Troutman.

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