University of Mississippi Museum
aldrummo NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – JULY 30, 2022
The Ancient World of Piranesi explores the 18th century etchings by Italian architect, archaeologist, and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Using his unique genius and diverse skills he created fantastical Roman scenes that both inspired awe and assisted in his efforts to preserve and restore classical ruins.
To purchase a 2021 Keepsake Ornament from The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses please contact the front desk at 662-915-7073. Each 2021 ornament is $25 and can be shipped within the contiguous United States for $7. Sales tax is required for all sales shipped within Mississippi. VAUGHT-HEMINGWAY STADIUM Construction on the Vaught-Hemingway … Read more
Greetings everyone, and welcome from your University of Mississippi Museum and William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak. As I write these words, since our last monthly newsletter we’ve had both a calendar and a climatic seasonal shift to Fall — always such a delight to experience for a Minnesota born-and-raised kid who is hardwired for the … Read more
OCTOBER 2021 Friends of the Museum put on a fundraiser every fall called “Harvest Supper.” This fundraiser was created 10 years ago by the board, chaired by Dorothy Howorth, with the purpose of raising funds to support the University’s Museum and its historic homes, Rowan Oak and The Walton-Young House. These funds are used … Read more
Greetings everyone, from your University of Mississippi Museum and William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak. It gives me great pleasure each month to share news and updates with you from our pair of museum sites, the University of Mississippi Museum and Rowan Oak. Each property has such unique characteristics, content, and community contributions to offer. The … Read more
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Warmest of greetings everyone, from the University Museum and William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak. I have the great pleasure of sharing with you much exciting news and three Hold the Date calendar entries for the weeks ahead. Let me start by reflecting on the great excitement we are all feeling to announce the hire of … Read more
AUGUST 17, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
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.
Greetings, everyone, from your University of Mississippi Museum, and William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak. Programmatically, everyone here remains engaged daily in furthering the development of augmented virtual offerings and digitizing collections for web-posting, while also turning now a full eye to a return to the ‘analog’ exhibitions world. We are beyond excited to be deeply … Read more