September 6–December 6, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
As we celebrate 150 years of IUP, join us in experiencing the evolution of the campus, learn of the influential characters during IUP’s formative years, and see past buildings resurrected in this exciting show curated by University Archivist Harrison Wick.
The University Museum will be closed Saturday, October 18, for the university’s fall pause long weekend and for the Thanksgiving holiday.
January 31–March 8, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Old flutes, cameras, pinball machines, teeth? Come to the University Museum and see the show that asks, “What Do You Collect?” With unusual (and usual) individual collections from the public in the greater Indiana community.
March 21–May 2, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us as the Museum tells the story of what it takes to accomplish a new reality on stage, from the initial set renderings to building props, costume design, makeup, and construction. We pull back the curtain to share the show behind the show.
May 1–May 16, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The University Museum at IUP returns to the Artists Hand, 732 Philadelphia Street, to share some of the new pieces the University Museum has acquired over the past few years.
The University Museum brings the material history and arts of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.
This mandate is based on the belief that art and history are unbounded and essential to our understanding of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. The University Museum is dedicated to providing leadership in the development of quality collections, exhibitions, and educational and public programs that challenge how we see ourselves and the social and natural world in which we live.
In addition to regular exhibits throughout the year housed in its permanent exhibit space in the historic John Sutton Hall, the University Museum provides smaller exhibits throughout the campus and community with short- and long-term displays. There are currently pieces installed throughout the IUP Performing Arts Center, Cogswell Hall, Sprowls Hall, Sutton Hall, Clark Hall, and elsewhere.
"Paintings of Indiana County"The University Museum is also currently offering a book, Paintings of Indiana County, which includes the original paintings created by IUP alumnus Ron Donoughe in a work now on permanent exhibition in IUP's Performing Arts Center balcony lobby. You may order your copy today.
You can read more about Ron and his twin brother, Don, in IUP Magazine.
Museum NewslettersThe IUP University Museum’s newsletters are available for download.
College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public AffairsThe University Museum is a program of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs.