Archives for October 2018

An Evening with the Artist: George Tobolowsky

The Idea Factory, by George Tobolowsky, 2009

Thursday
November 8, 2018

6:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

George Tobolowsky George Tobolowsky has exhibited throughout the United States, India, Jerusalem, and Venice. His work has been in numerous solo and group exhibitions and is in the permanent collection of museums and universities. He is currently exhibiting in the 2018 Venice Biennale for Architecture and Sculpture. George will discuss his career and current exhibition, A Long Road Back.

2018 Keepsake

The Grove

The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses unveils its 18th annual holiday keepsake ornament celebrating one of Ole Miss’s most beautiful spaces and time-honored traditions — The Grove.

On Sale now For $25 plus tax at the Museum Store!

To purchase, please visit the Museum Store or call 662-915-7073 to place your order.

A flat $7 shipping and handling fee will be added for all orders requiring shipping within the US contiguous states. All sales are final.

HOLIDAY HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM STORE:
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00a.m.–6:00p.m.

EL: All Aboard! Winter Express, Dec. 1

Fall Family Activity Days!

Fall Family Activity Days!
The University of Mississippi Museum
Cost: FREE!
The Museum offers fun-filled activity days for children to experience with their families. These events coincide with exhibits, holidays, and other special events—enriching the museum experience for all ages.

Lion with mouth open wide

A Safari Saturday Family Day

In collaboration with YAC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019
10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
Stampede to the University Museum for a fun-filled family day. In collaboration with YAC, we will create safari inspired projects and explore our galleries in search of animals! Families with children of all ages are welcome!

 
magnolia on blue background

Made in Mississippi Family Day

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
The whole family is invited to join in on this fun, free family day for all ages! Children and grown-ups will work together to create art inspired by our special exhibit Two Lives in Photography by Maude Schuyler Clay and Langdon Clay, Theora Hamblett, as well as other Mississippi artistic greats!

 
candy canes

Winter Candyland Family Day

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019
9:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
Previously known as Santa’s Workshop, in this special family day we will create seasonal projects and explore as the museum comes to life with a lollipop forest, gingerbread men, and more! Suitable for families of all ages, we will also have a special area for our youngest learners ages 0-2.

 

Questions? Contact Stacy Bell at slbell@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7073.