Instructor Resources
In addition to museum visits, we offer instructor resources about the collection and programs. This includes digital files, worksheets, downloadable PDFs, and videos.
Request a Visit
Faculty, staff, and students may request an exhibition tour in our galleries or a specialized viewing experience of work in our visual laboratory and classroom through our online visit request form.
Object Viewing
The Stanley welcomes visiting scholars to research our collection. Requests must be placed at least 1 month in advance and a maximum of four objects can be requested per visit.
Visual Lab
Faculty can select up to 10 artworks to be on display for a semester or year-long. Requests must be emailed one year in advance to Curator of Learning and Engagement, Kimberly Datchuk.
The Stanley welcomes faculty and classes from all disciplines to the museum to support learning objectives, including sharpening observation skills, studying artistic techniques, exploring culture, and building empathy.
The University of Iowa was one of the first universities in the world to recognize the benefits of teaching with original works of art. In the 1920s, UI administrators called this the “Iowa Idea.”
The Stanley’s diverse art collection was assembled to serve the needs of faculty and students at the University of Iowa. You can explore the museum’s collection or contact stanley-colleges@uiowa.edu to discuss ways that the museum can support your research or teaching.
