On View

Current Exhibitions

A large art installation of copper foils molded into the shape of rocks suspended from wire high above the ground in a mountainous shape.

Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary

February 15, 2025
Japanese artist Onishi Yasuaki is fascinated with the molds, shells, and “reverse casts” of objects that help shape our perception of the physical world. As an installation artist, Onishi designs […]
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Explore the Collection On View

From ancient objects to the latest contemporary works, the UMFA galleries showcase the breadth and depth of human history and creativity. The Museum’s collection of more than 22,000 original works of art is the most dynamic in the region.

African art objects sit inside display cases lining the walls of a gallery.

African Art

West and East Asian Art

A Buddhist statue sits inside a glass display case with the reflection of mountains on a screen in the background
A small, metal bird sculpture is displayed in a glass case in the middle of a gallery. Swords hang in a case on the left wall, and a long scroll hangs on the adjoining wall in the background.

Japanese Art

Mexican Art

An ancient artifact is displayed in a glass case on a pedestal in front of a vibrant mural featuring a stylized bird and geometric patterns in teal, gold, and yellow on a gallery wall with a wooden floor.
Two woven full body "masks" are displayed in a large case under the words "Arts of the Pacific".

Pacific Art

Portrait Hall

A long hallway with several framed portraits hanging in a row down each wall.
A small black ceramic art object sits in a glass display case in front of landscape paintings hanging on the wall.

North American Art

European Art

Three framed oil paintings hang on the wall side by side. One has a woman looking in a hand mirror. The middle is a scene with multiple people and angels. The last is a floral still life.
An ancient vase with handles and scenes painted on the sides sits in a glass display case in the middle of a gallery. In the background is a small, carved tomb and a sculpture depicting a headless female figure with a small child by her side.

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Global Contemporary Art

A tall stack of colorful folded blankets is topped with a metal tower structure in an art gallery. Artworks hang on white walls in the background, with benches and a chair arranged nearby.
A large, colorful mosaic featuring a richly dressed woman standing among flowering branches and rocks is displayed on a gallery wall with informational placards beside it and wood flooring below.

South Asian Art

Central & South American Art

A museum display features a woven copper textile in a glass case on the right and a glass-covered exhibit with jewelry and ornate objects on the left, all set against teal walls and a wooden floor.