Welcome to the University Museums
The University Museums seeks to enhance the educational and scholarly mission of the University of Delaware through the exhibition, online presentation, study, preservation and growth of its unique collections in 20th and 21st century American art (with particular strengths in the Brandywine School, African American art, and photography), minerals and pre-Columbian ceramics. To learn more about the museum and our mission please click here.
MUSEUM
INFORMATION
The University Museums Galleries are now closed and will reopen on February 1. For information on upcoming exhibitions, please visit this site in January.
30 North College Ave.
Newark, DE 19716
Hours:
Wed-Sun 12:00-5:00 pm
Thur - 12:00-8:00 pm
Closed during University breaks and holidays
Parking:
Parking for the Mechanical Hall Gallery is in Trabant University Center Garage located between Delaware Avenue and Main St.
Phone:
302-831-8037 or
302-831-8088
255 Academy St.
Newark, DE 19716
Hours:
Wed-Sun 12:00-5:00 pm
Thur - 12:00-8:00 pm
Closed during University breaks and holidays
Parking:
Parking for the Mineralogical Museum is in Perkins Garage located on Academy Street.
Phone:
302-831-6557 or
302-831-8037 or
302-831-4940
18 East Main St.
Newark, DE 19716
Hours:
Wed-Sun 12:00-5:00 pm
Thur - 12:00-8:00 pm
Closed during University breaks and holidays
Parking:
Parking for the Old College Gallery is in Trabant University Center Garage located between Delaware Avenue and Main St.
Phone:
302-831-8037 or
302-831-6589
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MECHANICAL HALL GALLERY
Magical Visions: Ten Contemporary African American Artists
Curated by Keith Morrison
Magical Visions: Ten Contemporary African American Artists brings together the work of artists who have pioneered significant changes in media including assemblage, fiber, painting, photography, printmaking, quilt making, and sculpture to video with performance. Through their own magical visions, these artists give birth to works that challenge traditions and open new vistas. Artists included in the exhibition are Terry Adkins, Sonya Clark, Melvin Edwards, Sam Gilliam, Barkley L. Hendricks, Kalup Linzy, Odili Donald Odita, Karyn Olivier, Faith Ringgold and William T. Williams.
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Stone Carvings by Gerd Dreher from the Herb and Monika Obodda Collection
With his great attention to the detail of the natural object, Master Carver Gerd Dreher brings life and beauty to his hardstone creations. Born in 1943, in the famous gem cutting center of Idar-Oberstein, Germany, he continues the family tradition that began with his grandfather, who produced objects for Faberge. Iguana, pictured here, illustrates Dreher’s mastery as he uncovers and incorporates into the work the multi-colored banding of the Brazilian agate.
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New Art at UD
Showcased in this exhibition are recent gifts that have significantly expanded the University’s holdings in contemporary art, including sculptures and works on paper by Frank Gerritz and Lisa Hoke, paintings by Floyd Coleman, Donald McLaughlin and Peter Williams; and drawings by Felrath Hines and Elmer Bischoff. The acquisitions by these and other artists on view reflect the generous gift from collector Donald Rothfeld of several works, as well as gifts from Dorothy Hines, Floyd Coleman and others. We are also indebted to friends and donors who made possible the acquisition of Peter Williams, Absolutely Hilarious.
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