University of Mississippi Museum
Dalva by Russell Chatham Russell Chatham (1939-2019), who was originally from California is, later from 1971 to 2011 considered a Montana-based artist and author who left an indelible tapestry of fantastic artwork that touched the art world, mainly because of his use of lithographs and captivating landscapes. The artwork “Dalva,” made by Chatham in 1987, … Read more
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
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
Reception begins at 6:30 PM
Show at 7:30 PM
UM Museum
Popcorn, cotton candy, and refreshments will be provided!
COST: FREE
FEBRUARY 13 – AUGUST 10, 2024
Magic Lanterns is an immersive exhibit containing prints of astronomical and astrological imagery sourced from 1860’s magic lantern slides from the Millington-Barnard Collection of Scientific Instruments. Magic Lanterns, a predecessor of modern slide projectors, was used to swindle, entertain, and enchant its audience for hundreds of years before the advent of moving pictures. Large projections of slides like these revolutionized teaching.
FEBRUARY 13 – AUGUST 10, 2024
Magic Lanterns is an immersive exhibit containing prints of astronomical and astrological imagery sourced from 1860’s magic lantern slides from the Millington-Barnard Collection of Scientific Instruments. Magic Lanterns, a predecessor of modern slide projectors, was used to swindle, entertain, and enchant its audience for hundreds of years before the advent of moving pictures. Large projections of slides like these revolutionized teaching.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*pre-registration is not required
UM Museum
COST: $5 per family
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*pre-registration is not required
UM Museum
COST: $5 per family
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (pre-registration not required)
UM Museum
COST: FREE
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (pre-registration not required)
UM Museum
COST: FREE
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (pre-registration required)
UM Museum
COST: FREE (donations accepted)