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University Students

At UMMA, students from The University of Michigan and beyond can find opportunities to make an impact. Help UMMA lead change, find your next obsession, or simply discover your new favorite study spot in the UMMA Cafe!

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University Faculty

Enhance your lessons with unique and unexpected connections to art. Make the UMMA experience part of your curriculum with in-person or virtual tours, custom course resources, and more.

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The future of art lives at UMMA. We welcome K–12 students and educators with customized field trip opportunities, class resources, and teacher development information.

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Everyone is welcome to Feel Free at UMMA. Check out our community resources to see virtual tours, family resources, and everything you need to make the most of your next visit.

Current
Exhibitions

Exhibitions are featured for a limited time, but the experience will stay with you. Visit us to keep learning.

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Jaume Plensa: Behind the Walls

Jaume Plensa

Ongoing

UMMA Exterior

A celebration of UMMA's fall season with exhibition openings of You're Welcome, Hear Me Now, and A Gathering.

We Write To You About Africa

Ongoing

A. Alfred Taubman Gallery II

Two individuals viewing various artworks in a gallery room, including framed pieces on the wall and a sculpture displayed on a pedestal.

Curriculum / Collection

New installation August 2, 2025

Eleanor Noyes Crumpacker Gallery

Interior of a room with pastel blue walls featuring three framed digital displays on white tables, each depicting individuals in colorful attire. The room is furnished with modern, multicolored chairs arranged around the tables.

Zina Saro-Wiwa: Table Manners

Season 1

August 9, 2025 — August 30, 2026

Irving Stenn, Jr. Family Gallery

Installation view of a geometric abstract art exhibit featuring red and white panels arranged in a dynamic composition, displayed in a modern gallery setting.

Both Sides of the Line

Carmen Herrera & Leon Polk Smith

August 30, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Taubman I Gallery

University students visit UMMA on September 25, 2025, joining tours led by David Choberka, Madeline October Wildman, and Julia Laplaca. A study room session was also led by LSA Professor Lisa Makman.

Come Talk To Me

September 2025 — Spring 2026

Jan and David Brandon Family Bridge

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U-M’s Art Lending Collection

November 15, 2025 — January 18, 2026

Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse

Upcoming
Events

What’s next? There’s always something happening at UMMA.

Study Break at UMMA

Museum of Art

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00pm–6:00pm

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by Irving Stenn, Jr., Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, Luptak Family Foundation, and University of Michigan Office of the Provost. Additional generous support is provided by the Robert Lehman Foundation. Support for the exhibition publication and programming is provided by Lisson Gallery, Tony Bechara, the Leon Polk Smith Foundation, and the Dr. Albert R. Bennett Museum Fund.

Closing Tour: Both Sides of the Line – Carmen Herrera & Leon Polk Smith

A. Alfred Taubman Gallery I

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm

Webster MFA Reading Series: Renée Flory and Emily Tian

Helmut Stern Auditorium

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm

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The Protest Archive: A Conversation on Advocacy, Art, and Dissent with Julie Ault and Julie Herrada

Helmut Stern Auditorium

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 4:00pm–5:30pm

Collection
Highlights

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