Museum of Art and Archaeology facts for kids
| Established | 1961 |
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| Location | 520 S 9th St, Room 1, Columbia, Missouri, United States |
The Museum of Art and Archaeology is a cool art museum at the University of Missouri. You can find it in the Ellis Library in Columbia, Missouri. It's a great place to explore art and old objects!
The museum galleries are free for everyone to visit. They are open from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can visit from noon to 4 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays and during University holidays. The Missouri Arts Council helps support the museum.
A Look Back: Museum History
The idea for the museum started way back in 1892. Two people, Walter Miller and John Pickard, began collecting items. This collection eventually grew into the Museum of Art and Archaeology.
The museum moved to a bigger building called Pickard Hall in 1976. Later, the galleries reopened on April 19, 2015, at Mizzou North. This happened after their old building had to close for important safety reasons. The museum moved again in 2022 to a new spot on the university campus.
What You Can See: The Collection
The museum has a huge collection of over 14,000 pieces of art and ancient objects! You can see some of these amazing items in five special galleries.
There are also three other galleries that show temporary exhibits. These exhibits might feature items from the museum's own collection. Sometimes, they borrow cool things from other museums or private collectors.
One gallery on the first floor has copies of Greek and Roman statues. These are on loan from the Art History and Archaeology Department. The museum's collection includes items from many different cultures. It is especially strong in art and artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East.
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