Art Museum

Stories From My Childhood
Nov. 29 through Dec. 17, 2022, and Jan. 10 through Feb. 17, 2023 (closed university holiday). Learn more about this exhibition.
Plan Your Visit This Winter
Our galleries are now open. We look forward to seeing you this winter.
Protecting the Pack
Visit Protecting the Pack to view the university's response and plan to support the health and safety of our campus.
We encourage you to view NIU's visitor expectations for campus guests.
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NIU Art Museum
Altgeld Hall 116
815-753-1936
artmuseum@niu.edu
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Gallery Hours
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
Noon - 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday
Noon - 3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment for group tours.
Closed university holidays and between exhibitions.
Explore the connections of traditional and contemporary art and visual culture.
Experience one of our temporary exhibitions, attend one of our events, or schedule a tour!
As part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts' vibrant and active arts community on campus, the Art Museum presents annual exhibitions and events that fosters appreciation of art, diversity and interconnections of the creative experience.