When you visit a fine arts museum, you probably expect to see paintings, sculptures, and other visual art, but you may not expect to be greeted by live opera music. This fall, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invites you to treat your eyes and ears to world-class art! Sight & Sound at the UMFA offers free music performances for the public, inspired by art at the Museum.
How does a museum build a collection? Why do museums choose specific objects to steward for future generations? Explore these questions and more in this special video blog.
Ballerina, Hollywood Star, and Egyptologist: The Life and Legacy of Natacha Rambova
The collection at the Utah Museum of Fine Art spans 5,000 years of human creativity (and counting)! The UMFA’s collection of over 22,000 objects is the result of generations of curators, Museum employees, and the generosity of countless donors. One contributor in particular had a profound impact on the Museum, and her portrait is currently on view in the UMFA portrait hall. Natacha Rambova was a ballerina, a Hollywood designer, an actress, one half of a celebrity power couple, and had a serious career in Egyptology.
Inspiring Critical Dialogue and Illuminating the Role of Art in Our Lives
The UMFA is about more than objects—it’s about helping you connect in meaningful ways to great art and ideas, to the fascinating history of human culture and creativity, at your own pace.
No matter how young you are, what you know, or where you’re from, works of art are one-of-a-kind human creations that tell unique stories, evoke memories, inspire conversations, and open possibilities.
Find yourself here and explore the critical conversations waiting in the galleries.
Explore the galleries and permanent collection with docent-led, self-guided, adult group tours and more! Gain insight into your favorite works of art by scheduling a tour today.