Smart Museum of Art

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Galleries closed today

May 7, 7–8:30 pm

Smart Spring Opening

Celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions and experience expanded perspectives, atmospheric prints, and the abstract paintings of Tang Chang.

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News

Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry

The Smart Museum of Art is thrilled to announce a $5M gift and the creation of the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry, a new center focused on integrating object-driven inquiry into the intellectual fabric of the University of Chicago.

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Upcoming Events

- Tour
- Adults
Thu. May 3 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

From Spaces to Places
- Art Making
- Families
Sat. May 5 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Family Day: Making Monuments
- Opening Reception
- Adults
Mon. May 7 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Spring Opening Celebration
- Tour
- Adults
Sat. May 12 • 2:00 PM

Curator Tour: Into the City

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Miriam's Cafe

Open daily, serving the finest coffee on campus.
Study Room

Scholarly and classroom access to the collection. Learn more »
Collection

The Smart is home to an exquisite collection of more than 15,000 objects. Explore the collection »

From the Blog

Expanding Narratives

Alison Gass on the Smart Museum’s continued transformations and the questions driving our new exhibitions and collections series, Expanding Narratives.

From Dublin to Chicago: Fractal Seating Amplify Educators Workshop

Amplify workshop led by Sweet Water Foundation connects teachers to international and regenerative project

(First) First-Gen Night

Kathia Rodriguez reflects on a night of art and conversation with first-generation college students

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Smart Museum of Art

The University of Chicago

Thu. May 3 • 5 PM - 6 PM

From Spaces to Places

Sat. May 5 • 1 PM - 4 PM

Family Day: Making Monuments

Mon. May 7 • 7 PM - 8 PM

Spring Opening Celebration

View Full Calendar

May 7, 7–8:30 pm

Smart Spring Opening

News

Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry

Upcoming Events

Thu. May 3 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

From Spaces to Places

Sat. May 5 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Family Day: Making Monuments

Mon. May 7 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Spring Opening Celebration

Sat. May 12 • 2:00 PM

Curator Tour: Into the City

View Full Calendar

Miriam's Cafe

Study Room

Collection

From the Blog

Expanding Narratives

From Dublin to Chicago: Fractal Seating Amplify Educators Workshop

(First) First-Gen Night

Be part of the Smart