David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University

David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University The David Owsley Museum of Art, which houses over 11,000 works of art (1,000+ on display), is locate Visitor hours are:
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Muncie's Gateway to the World of Art

Our newest galleries exhibit more than 500 works of art from China, Japan, India, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, as well as from Native American, Mesoamerican, and South American cultures. Together with the existing galleries of European and American art, they represent major world civilizations on six continents. Admission to the David Owsley Museum of Art

is free and open to the public year-round. Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. DOMA is located in the heart of Ball State University's Old Quad. Housed in the Fine Arts Building, the collection has grown since 1935, and in 2011 was renamed after the grandson of Frank C. Ball and the museum's largest benefactor, David T. Owsley. For more information, call the museum at 765-285-5242 or email [email protected].

Happy Labor Day Weekend! As a reminder, the museum is closed on Saturday, September 5, for the holiday weekend, and will...
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! As a reminder, the museum is closed on Saturday, September 5, for the holiday weekend, and will reopen with regular public hours on Tuesday, September 8.

image: "Domino Sugar," about 1953, Joesph Delaney, American (1904-1991), oil on paper, gift of Charles and Kathleen Harper, 2010.021.002.

p.s. Due to building conditions, the museum is also closed on Friday, 09/04. Rest assured we are closely monitoring humidity levels and our A/C is on 🙂

07/31/2026

Meet Vivian, one of our guards here at DOMA! Vivian's favorite thing about working at DOMA is meeting new people! Her favorite painting at DOMA is "Reflection". What's your favorite piece in the galleries?

Video description:
DOMA guard Vivian speaking to the camera then leading the camera through the museum to look at a painting of a woman gazing out a window. There are apples on a platter on a table in the foreground and a mirror behind her that reflects her, the apples, the table, and a green container.

Artworks shown:
Childe Hassam. Reflection, 1917. Oil on canvas. 30 x 25 3/4 in. (76.2 x 65.41 cm). Gift of Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge. 1941.001.001

You know what makes us smile? Looking at art! Come visit DOMA and bring a friend to find art that will bring a smile to ...
07/30/2026

You know what makes us smile? Looking at art! Come visit DOMA and bring a friend to find art that will bring a smile to your face.

Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 9AM-4:30PM and Saturdays 1:30PM-4:30PM

07/28/2026

The School Year is coming soon - make plans to bring your class to the museum for a fun and educational tour where they'll learn about art from around the world! Visit the link in our bio or bsu.edu/doma to learn more.

Video description: young students on a tour through the museum

Figures in galleryBall State Photographer2026PhotographVisit the museum and be immersed in the art - we're open from 1:3...
07/25/2026

Figures in gallery
Ball State Photographer
2026
Photograph

Visit the museum and be immersed in the art - we're open from 1:30 to 4:30PM today! Remember, non-metered parking on the quad circle is free on weekends.

07/24/2026

Meet Will, one of our guards here at DOMA! Will's favorite thing about working at DOMA is being constantly surrounded by art. Their favorite gallery is East Asia, and some of their favorite pieces are the Japanese Noh masks. What's your favorite piece in the galleries?

Video description:
DOMA guard Will speaking to the camera then leading the camera through the museum to look at two Japanese Noh masks on display. The mask on the left has a slightly sad expression and the one on the right is smiling creepily and has horns.

Artworks shown:
Shakumi Noh Mask, 1700s. Cypress wood with black, white, and red pigment. David T. Owsley Collection. L2022.002.000

Hannya: Demon Mask for the Noh Theatre, 1700-1868. Wood and brass. 10 x 6 1/4 in. (25.4 x 15.88 cm). David T. Owsley Collection. L2007.015.000

Visit the museum and find yourself in the middle of life-sized art like a full set of armor and small, intricate works l...
07/23/2026

Visit the museum and find yourself in the middle of life-sized art like a full set of armor and small, intricate works like sculptures and sword hilts.

Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 9AM-4:30PM and Saturdays 1:30PM-4:30PM

07/21/2026

Organize an art scavenger hunt with your friends at the museum! Pick some styles, mediums, specific artworks, or colors to look for and come visit us.

Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 9AM-4:30PM and Saturdays 1:30PM-4:30PM

Video description: students touring the museum

Come to the museum to be inspired, learn about art, and take in the beauty around you. Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 9AM-4:3...
07/18/2026

Come to the museum to be inspired, learn about art, and take in the beauty around you.

Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 9AM-4:30PM and Saturdays 1:30PM-4:30PM

Address

2021 W Riverside Avenue
Muncie, IN
47306

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17652855242

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University:

Shortcuts

Share

Category