University Museum

Museum Galleries & Exhibitions are Open to University Faculty, Staff, and Students by Appointment
Open to all beginning August 17.

The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses is committed to the safety of our visitors and staff through these uncertain times. Both sites, Rowan Oak and the museum’s galleries, will remain closed to the general public until August 17, 2021. However, the grounds of Rowan Oak and the Bailey Woods Trail are open daily from dawn until dusk. We ask that any visitors practice appropriate social distancing while on the property.

To stay up-to-date with the University’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit coronavirus.olemiss.edu

Jacob Hashimoto | The Other Sun

AUGUST 17, 2021 – MAY 28, 2022
Reception and Artist Lecture: Tues., Sept. 28, 2021, 6–8:00 p.m.
Part of the Oxford Arts Crawl
Whether it be small intricate drawings or massive hovering forms consisting of thousands of kite-like discs, Jacob Hashimoto playfully balances the dichotomies he observes in landscapes and constructed virtual worlds. Exhibit is on view at both the University Museum and Rowan Oak.

The Tradition of African American Quilt-Making

Southern African American quilts are one of the purest forms of southern folk art. It is a craft handed down for generations, often done communally, that represents family, region, and the love of its maker/s.