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

Flex: Masculinities in the Arts of Global Africa

The Black Gold Tapestry

Weaving Narrative: African Textiles in Iowa

Upcoming Events

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Friday Crafternoons with the UI Cross-Stitch & Embroidery Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Join us on Friday, March 27 as we partner with the Cross Stitch and Embroidery Club. Cross stitch and embroidery materials will be provided, and members of the club's executive board will be available to answer questions and offer small demonstrations. We encourage crafters of all levels to come and start a new project or work on an existing one with us.

Learn more about the technique Sandra Sawatzky used to create The Black Gold Tapestry on view at the Stanley through June.

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Friday Crafternoons with the Native American Student Association

Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Join us on Friday, April 3 as we partner with the Native American Student Association. Learn how to make a beaded lanyard from a Native student!

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Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami — whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks...

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School's Out at the Stanley | Wobbly Eggs

Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Make your very own collection of weighted easter eggs that won't fall over. Use them to play, decorate, or hide around the house!

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-wobbly-eggs/3114202

Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.

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...

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