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A small group is led through a tour of UMMA's exhibition, Angkor Complex: Cultural Heritage and Post-Genocide Memory in Cambodia.
Photo by Doug Coombe

Everyone is welcome at UMMA. Find tour information, exhibition guides, and membership details. UMMA is here for the community.

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Become an UMMA Member for free. Benefits include invitations to members-only exhibition previews and events, a free subscription to UMMA Art Cards, and more.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Exhibition Guides

Heard about an exhibition currently on display? Download an exhibition guide to prepare for your next visit to UMMA.

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A young family admires a giant pottery piece in the African Art Gallery

Family Resources

The whole family can experience UMMA — right at home. Check out our on-demand virtual field trips or download coloring pages for a fun family activity.

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Today at UMMA

Exhibitions, events, and more. Curated for you.

Guests gathered for UMMA’s opening reception of the exhibition, “American Sampler: Activating the Archive” held on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
American Sampler
Activating the Archive
Jan 24, 2026 - Ongoing
Vertical 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 — Summer 2026
Jan and David Brandon Family Bridge
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

UMMA IN THE NEWS

The latest happenings at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Guests, workshop participants, and supporters gather at UMMA for the closing reception of the Chinese Object Study Workshop on June 13, 2025.
Gift From William C. Weese Establishes Endowed Curator of Asian Art at UMMA, Bringing Lifetime Giving to $10 Million
Apr 15, 2026
UMMA announced a landmark $2 million gift from U-M Alumnus William C. Weese, M.D. (LSA ‘65) to endow the Curator of Asian Art—securing the museum’s leadership in Asian art and advancing its position as a premier destination for the study and public presentation of Chinese ceramics.
A campus scene at the University of Michigan features a large red sculpture standing prominently amidst blooming trees with pink flowers. Nearby buildings and a few people walking on a paved path can be seen in the background.
UMMA Earns National Recognition from the American Alliance of Museums
Mar 27, 2026
Reaccreditation affirms UMMA’s leadership in academic engagement, community partnership, and cultural impact.
Headshot of Kelly Kivland.
UMMA Appoints Kelly Kivland as Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs
Mar 9, 2026
UMMA announced today that Kelly Kivland will join as Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs to lead the museum’s curatorial vision and exhibition program.
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Visitors explore Museum galleries and engage in public events.
Photo by Liz Barney

Become a member

Become an UMMA Member for free. Benefits include invitations to members-only exhibition previews and events, a free subscription to UMMA Art Cards, and more.

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Request a group tour

In a group experience, we aim to reflect, discuss, and learn together about culture and our world. We incorporate various activities and approaches to engage multiple learning styles and foster community connections.

If you are interested in a self-guided experience, you are welcome to follow UMMA’s safety protocol and enjoy the galleries during our open hours.

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