Victorian Magic Lantern Show, May 3, 2024

Victorian Magic Lantern Show with Joel Schlemowitz! Join us for a spectacular show with Joel Schlemowitz, assisted by theatre student Madeline Mulkey, on the lawn of the Walton Young House at the University Museum. Popcorn, cotton candy, and refreshments will be provided to enjoy during a theatrical demonstration of Victorian magic lantern slides. All ages … Read more

American Landscapes: Meditations on Art and Literature in a Changing World

American Landscapes: Meditations on Art and Literature in a Changing World Book Launch Schedule   On View Recent Acquisitions, 2012–Present features Meditations on the Origins of Agriculture in America (1987), William Dunlap On view through March 23, 2024 University of Mississippi Museum  “I’m Still Here”: Documenting James Meredith Exhibition of Photographs by Suzi Altman October … Read more

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.   FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY: PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE EXPLORE THE WORLD SATURDAY, December 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN) Embark … Read more

Member Party

Join us for a reception Tuesday, August 29th, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for food, fun, and Museum Membership.   We invite you to join us on Tuesday, August 29th 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to celebrate you, our Museum Members and Supporters! Stroll through our galleries and explore new exhibits such as Recent Acquisitions, 2012-Present, Continued … Read more

Welcome to the Museum: A Museum Open House

Welcome to the Museum!   Join us for an all ages University of Mississippi Museum Open House Tuesday, August 1st. Time: 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.   We invite you to join us on Tuesday, August 1st 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to explore the UM Museum, Yokna Sculpture Trail, and Bailey Woods in this fun filled, … Read more

University of Mississippi Slavery Research Group Presents

  Guest Speaker Shawn Halifax “Eight Principles for the Ethical Interpretation of Slavery and its Legacies”   Please join us for a special presentation Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Speakers Gallery as wewelcome guest speaker Shawn Halifax, Executive Director of Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey.   This event is presented … Read more

Spring 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.   FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY: FOLK ART SATURDAY, FEB 4, 2023 10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN) Black History Month Series: A look … Read more

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.   Fantastic Fabric-ations: Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Celebration SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN) In partnership with the … Read more