University of Mississippi Museum, Art museum at University of Mississippi, Oxford, US
The University of Mississippi Museum displays collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, Southern folk art, and nineteenth-century scientific instruments across multiple exhibition spaces.
Founded in 1939, the museum expanded its collection through donations from Mary Buie and Kate Skipwith, establishing a foundation for cultural preservation in Mississippi.
The museum maintains eight to ten rotating exhibitions yearly in the Seymour Lawrence Gallery and Fortune Gallery, featuring works by regional artists and international collections.
Located at 412 University Avenue in Oxford, the museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free admission for all visitors.
The museum complex includes William Faulkner's residence Rowan Oak and the Walton-Young Historic House, connecting literature and regional heritage through preserved architecture.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1939
Operator: University of Mississippi
Phone: +16629157073
Website: http://museum.olemiss.edu
GPS coordinates: 34.36430,-89.52530
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:57
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