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UMFA Events
Art on the Move

Construction at the UMFA

2025 marks a year of change for the UMFA as we transform and reimagine our gallery spaces to better serve the works in our collection, and you, our visitors! Our current European galleries will shift, creating a brand-new space showcasing the arts of Mexico and Central and South America, as well as a new portrait gallery on the second floor. On the first floor, you’ll find an updated North American Art gallery as well as a new installation in the Great Hall! The Museum will remain open during this process, and we hope you enjoy this opportunity to witness our incredible collections team hard at work. Your continued support makes all this new and exciting work possible—Thank you!

A simple illustration of half circles on an orange backdrop.

G.W. Anderson Great Hall

Work in progress from January 13-February 14. The new installation will be on view February 15!

A simple illustration of a portrait on a pink background.

New Portrait Hall

Work in Progress from March 3–28. A new portrait gallery will take the place of the current Mesoamerican gallery. The new gallery opens March 29!

A simple architectural illustration on a blue background.

European Art Gallery

Work in progress from March 31–April 11. The new gallery opens April 12!

A simple illustration of a woven textile on a red background.

North American Art Gallery

Work in progress from April 28–May 23. The new gallery opens May 24!

A simple illustration of a pot on a blue background.

New Central and South American and Mexican Art Galleries

Work in progress from April 7–11, August 18–September 12, and October 6–17. New Mexican Art and Central and South American Art galleries will take the place of part of the current European Art gallery. The new gallery opens October 18!

Collection Highlight