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Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

OUMA is first and foremost a teaching museum supporting our Museum Studies Minor with our dynamic programs, exhibitions, collections and outreach.

MISSION
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) serves the university and greater Atlanta community by presenting exhibitions that reflect the interdisciplinary strength of a liberal arts education and the cultural diversity of our community. OUMA engages students by providing a creative stage for the development of museum professionals and engages the public with exhibitions and programming fo

unded on the principles of excellence and social service. VISION
OUMA is a crucial tool for University enrichment and scholarship and, as Brookhaven’s only museum of art, is uniquely positioned to fulfill the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through expansion of collections, education, and community engagement. MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP HOURS
Closed Mondays
Tue, Thu, Sat 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 2:00 to 10:00 pm
Fri, Sun 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Currently:
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION!

05/21/2026

Did you know the word yōkai comes from people’s fear and curiosity about the unknown forces in the natural world? Over time, those fears took shape in illustrated scrolls, bringing mysterious spirits and creatures vividly to life.
With the rise of woodblock prints (nishiki-e), yōkai reached wider audiences, and their stories began to shift. By the Edo period, these once-frightening figures became playful, familiar characters, woven into everyday culture and still sparking imagination today.

Curious to learn more? Stop by the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and pick up a gallery pamphlet at the front desk when you visit Yōkai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan.

The exhibition closes May 24. Don’t miss your chance to see these fascinating figures up close.

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day!

Museums are places of creativity, connection, play, belonging, and boundless learning. Today, we celebrate the joy of experiencing art together in a space where stories and ideas from different points of view come together to inspire us.

OUMA strives to make art accessible for everyone through its diverse exhibitions, community days, guided tours, and hands-on learning opportunities.
As part of Oglethorpe University, the museum also supports the next generation of art leaders by offering opportunities for students through the museum studies minor and professional experiences that connect classroom learning with the world of museums and the arts.

This Museum Day, we invite you to spend time with us and experience our three distinct exhibitions on view!

05/06/2026

OUMA's latest exhibition, “Conversations with Collections,” invites you to see the museum's permanent collection in a whole new way.

This reimagined exhibition pairs works side-by-side, linked by theme, form, and other unexpected connections to inspire fresh perspectives and spark dialogue. Stop by and join the conversation.

Opening on May 8th in the Donald and Shelley Rubin Gallery.

04/28/2026

Finals week, but make it peaceful.

Come take a break at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, a quiet space to reset, catch up with friends, or get a little work done. From our meditative gallery featuring a Tibetan singing bowl, to comfortable seating throughout, OUMA offers room recharge in the middle of a busy week.

Stop by and take a moment for yourself--we hope you stay awhile.

04/23/2026

Step into a moment of reflection at OUMA and experience the calming resonance of our Nepalese singing bowl handmade by 4th and 5th generation craftsmen. This is a part of our interactive, meditative exhibition featuring the artwork of Rima Fujita regarding the life of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Come see it and hear it for yourself in the Center Gallery!

04/16/2026

The OUMA gift shop has whimsical collectibles available from the “Yokai
Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan” exhibition featuring playful and mysterious creatures from Japan’s rich Yokai tradition.

Once feared, now beloved, these iconic figures have evolved
from ancient scrolls and woodblock prints into the imaginative characters we
still celebrate today.

Come by and explore the exhibition, and take a piece of the
supernatural home with you!

04/14/2026

Just one more week to experience "Oneself & Cherished Traditions" at OUMA!

This special exhibition, which includes a newly commissioned painting of the university, brings together traditional works from Mongolia, Nepal, and Tibet with contemporary paintings by Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu.

The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and Sapar Contemporary Gallery. The exhibition closes on April 19--don't miss it!

04/06/2026

Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu brings a contemporary voice to the Mongol Zurag style, blending traditional Mongolian and Buddhist imagery with scenes of everyday life.

Here are some fun facts about her artistic process!
- She is inspired by color and rhythm and often listens to experimental and electronic music while making art.
- Though she created her first artwork in the early 2000s, she started sculpting with clay as a child with encouragement from her parents.
- Her favorite artists are Himalayan, Tibetan, and Western Surrealist artists.
- Her work often reflects on women’s experiences, while connecting to larger social issues.

Be sure to stop by the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art to see “Oneself and Cherished Traditions: Featuring Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu with Selections from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Sapar Contemporary and OUMA” before it closes in two weeks!

04/03/2026

It’s cherry blossom season! “The Extraordinary Life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: An Illuminated Journey by Rima Fujita” artist Rima Fujita illustrates salient moments in the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, including quiet moments like his daily walks among cherry trees grown from saplings gifted to him from Japan decades ago.

Rooted in Japanese culture, cherry blossoms symbolize renewal and impermanence which echo the mindfulness at the heart of this exhibition.

Come experience these moments of reflection at OUMA this season.

03/31/2026

"The Core Self" returns for 2026! Experience the annual multimedia exhibit that highlights Oglethorpe student artists exploring identity and community
in unique, personal ways.

This exhibit includes works such as drawing on paper, paintings on canvas, and poems on view in the Turner Lynch Campus Center Trustee Room through June 30.

03/10/2026

OUMA invites you to explore "Yokai Parade:
Supernatural Monsters from Japan," a captivating exhibition celebrating Japan's rich yokai culture. From ancient picture scrolls to colorful Nishiki-e woodblock prints, books, and toys, discover how once-feared spirits evolved into playful, beloved figures that continue to inspire artists today.

Curated by Yumoto Koichi, director emeritus of the Yumoto Koichi Memorial JAPAN YOKAI MUSEUM, and organized by the Japan Foundation, this exhibition comes to OUMA in collaboration with Japan Foundation New York and the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta.

Looking for a truly unique art experience in Atlanta? Step into the mysterious and mischievous world of yokai!

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4484 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA
30319

Telephone

(404) 364-8555

Website

http://museum.oglethorpe.edu/

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