Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University Auburn University's art museum. Free admission. Be curious. The modern 40,000 square-foot building constructed of Italian travertine is an artwork in itself.
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Serving Auburn and the surrounding communities since 2003, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is the only accredited university art museum in the state of Alabama. We invite you to wander through our spacious lobby, terrace, exhibition galleries, museum shop, café, and auditorium. The museum is an elegant escape with its beautiful gardens, sculptures, and fountains. Take a stroll on the Let

hander Art Path (LAP) around the peaceful three-acre pond. Enjoy a special visit that will change your outlook and inspire you at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Looking for AU gear for you or someone special? The Jule is proud to partner with the Auburn University Bookstore to off...
06/01/2026

Looking for AU gear for you or someone special? The Jule is proud to partner with the Auburn University Bookstore to offer official Auburn University merch right around the corner in our museum store. Check out all our new AU and art merchandise today! Plan your visit online at jcsm.auburn.edu

Have you ever wondered why museums don't allow flash photography? 📸 Or why most galleries don't have skylights or window...
05/27/2026

Have you ever wondered why museums don't allow flash photography? 📸 Or why most galleries don't have skylights or windows? 🪟 It's because light, even in short bursts, can damage art! Learn more about how The Jule protects the university art collection:

Did you know that our attention spans have shrunk dramatically, especially on screens? In just the last five to six year...
05/18/2026

Did you know that our attention spans have shrunk dramatically, especially on screens? In just the last five to six years, research shows that the average time we focus on a digital screen is only 47 seconds. This shift has ripple effects, leading to increased stress, mental fatigue, and even higher error rates in our daily lives.

But there’s a solution: slow looking at art in museums! This practice not only allows you to savor each piece but also enhances your ability to appreciate beauty, boosts compassion, and engages deeper cognitive processes like reflection and interpretation. Ready to improve your attention span and mental well-being? Visit The Jule and use our Welcome Brochure for guided questions to enrich your experience. Visit our website to plan your visit today: jcsm.auburn.edu

We were thrilled to welcome Auburn University faculty as part of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and L...
05/13/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Auburn University faculty as part of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's Summer Course (Re)Design! Centered around the theme "Curiousity Matters," participants heard from keynote speaker Bethany Lisi of UMass Amherst about the importance of curiosity and even participated in a slow-looking exercise.

Are you an Auburn faculty member curious about how working with your campus art museum can enhance your pedagogy? Visit our website at https://vist.ly/544ph to discover how museums are engines for inquiry.

Discover the intersection of art and poetry at The Jule!The latest iteration of our "Radical Naturalism:" series feature...
05/12/2026

Discover the intersection of art and poetry at The Jule!

The latest iteration of our "Radical Naturalism:" series features original poems crafted by talented Auburn University College of Liberal Arts students from Rose McClarney's Creative Writing course, inspired by and in response to the prints of John James Audubon. Enhance your visit by listening to these creative interpretations in person, or explore them online through The Jule Museum Podcast. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art and literature together before it closes on July 11—plan your visit now by visiting our website at jcsm.auburn.edu

“When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll b...
05/10/2026

“When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll be the pope.' Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.”

- Pablo Picasso

🌷Happy Mother's Day from The Jule Museum 🌷

it's all in the details.
05/08/2026

it's all in the details.

Unveiling this year's Auburn Studio Project! This year's collaboration between The Jule, the City of Auburn, AL - City G...
05/07/2026

Unveiling this year's Auburn Studio Project!

This year's collaboration between The Jule, the City of Auburn, AL - City Government and East Samford School offered local 7th graders an exceptional opportunity to engage in art and explore local history hands-on. Inspired by the quilts showcased in "Sew Their Names: Quilting, Creativity and Activism," students were visited by local historian Sam Hendrix who shared the significant story of Gatsy Rice. Born enslaved and later an Auburn business leader, Rice was the first African American with a name marker in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Following Mr. Hendrix’s visit, students explored Pine Hill Cemetery to document local history and reflect on the importance of names in preserving the past. Students selected photos from their trip to print onto adhesive-backed fabric, culminating in a collaborative quilt that celebrates local history and fosters a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage.

This past fall, students in Riva Nayaju's Image I class at Auburn University School of Industrial and Graphic Design, pa...
04/16/2026

This past fall, students in Riva Nayaju's Image I class at Auburn University School of Industrial and Graphic Design, part of Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction, embarked on an exciting journey to design an exhibition layout for an upcoming show at The Jule. With creativity buzzing and ideas flowing, they pitched unique concepts that caught the eye of the renowned artist and designer Shepard Fairey. By spring, one group's innovative vision was transformed into reality and beautifully installed by the museum staff! Experience the magic of their collaboration and witness how student creativity meets expert artistry in The Jule's galleries. Click the link to explore this remarkable exhibition!

https://vist.ly/4yr5h

From practice to performance.We’re over the moon to have had the incredible Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company grace Th...
04/09/2026

From practice to performance.

We’re over the moon to have had the incredible Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company grace The Jule Museum! Their performance, inspired by the works of Helen Frankenthaler, beautifully demonstrates that art comes in so many wonderful forms, whether it's on the easel or the dance floor.

Miss the event? We've got you covered!

You can catch the full performance and enjoy the discussion on our YouTube page at https://vist.ly/4xud7

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901 South College Street
Auburn, AL
36830

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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