Mulvane Art Museum

Mulvane Art Museum A free art museum located on the campus of Washburn University. The Mulvane Art Museum is located on the campus of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.

Open to the public since 1924, it is one of the oldest art museums west of the Mississippi River. The Mulvane houses a collection of almost 6,500 objects in a broad cross-section of materials and techniques. The mission of the Mulvane Art Museum is to empower diverse communities to connect, appreciate, and think openly about art as a means for communicating human values. It functions as a hub for

creative thought and academic discourse centered on art. Through art exhibitions and public programs, the museum facilitates community conversations about wide-ranging themes and socio-cultural issues. As an academic museum, the Mulvane collects, preserves, and interprets works of art with special consideration to the educational and cultural needs of Washburn University. The Mulvane serves the broader region beyond the university through outreach programs in public schools and on-site educational opportunities for children, families, and members of our community. We're glad you're here. When posting:

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The 2026 Mulvane Art Fair is this weekend! There is still time to be a special part of this beloved annual event by pled...
06/01/2026

The 2026 Mulvane Art Fair is this weekend!

There is still time to be a special part of this beloved annual event by pledging to purchase artwork as a patron. Patrons help us attract the best artists to the art fair, and they are invited to an exclusive pre-shop party BEFORE the gates open to the public. Sip champagne, support artists, and procure your next favorite piece of art!

Make a pledge by clicking this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/ookpSle

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The 2026 Mulvane Art Fair is less than a week away and we are looking for a few more volunteers! Volunteering is a great...
05/31/2026

The 2026 Mulvane Art Fair is less than a week away and we are looking for a few more volunteers!

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with this vibrant celebration of the arts. Help us support the artists, musicians, and vendors who make this annual event a community favorite!

Sign up for a shift or two using this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/Yx7sZ9Y

Celebrate National Creativity Day by making something fun at the Mulvane Art Lab! We are open noon to 4 pm today. πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ¦‹
05/30/2026

Celebrate National Creativity Day by making something fun at the Mulvane Art Lab! We are open noon to 4 pm today. πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ¦‹

TONIGHT! Join us from 5–7 pm at the Mulvane Art Museum as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions. Try your lu...
05/29/2026

TONIGHT! Join us from 5–7 pm at the Mulvane Art Museum as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions. Try your luck at winning one of several sport-themed prizes, generously donated by Jayhawk Coins, Games & More in support of the museum!

Each visitor to the opening reception will be provided with a complementary raffle ticket and the chance to win one of two door prizes. Get into the spirit by wearing sports apparel to the opening and we'll double your luck with a second free ticket! Winners will be announced at 6:15 pm and you must be present to win.

We'll also have raffle tickets available for a suggested donation with the opportunity to win a large prize (pictured below) that includes a Kansas City Royals hat signed by Bobby Witt Jr.! This raffle will remain open until "ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr." closes on November 21st and the winner will be contacted soon after! All proceeds support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum.

TOMORROW β€” Join us for a celebration of our newest exhibitions  πŸŽ‰  Enjoy refreshments while you explore the galleries. A...
05/28/2026

TOMORROW β€” Join us for a celebration of our newest exhibitions πŸŽ‰ Enjoy refreshments while you explore the galleries. Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Enter a raffle to win a gift basket of sports memorabilia provided by Jayhawk Coins, Games & More!

Exhibitions:
Journey to the West: A Survey of Hong Chun Zhang’s Art, 1996–2026
ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr.
71%: Picturing Waterways

The Mulvane Art Lab is excited to host a sculpture created by Topeka Public School students in partnership with the comm...
05/20/2026

The Mulvane Art Lab is excited to host a sculpture created by Topeka Public School students in partnership with the community-wide Washed Ashore project. We unveiled this beauty on Tuesday to a packed house! This artwork will be on display in the Mulvane Art Lab until September 2026. Check out the other sculptures around town at the Topeka Zoo, KS Children's Discovery Center, Topeka Library, Washburn Union and NOTO Arts District. πŸ¦‹β™»οΈπŸŒ

TOMORROW, 1–4pm, we'll celebrate a special project created by USD 501 students! πŸ¦‹Inspired by the Washed Ashore installat...
05/18/2026

TOMORROW, 1–4pm, we'll celebrate a special project created by USD 501 students! πŸ¦‹

Inspired by the Washed Ashore installation in Topeka this summer, fourth graders created a monarch butterfly sculpture made from recycled materials. Their art will be on display in the Mulvane Art Lab from May through September. Celebrate the students' hard work and creativity tomorrow with light refreshments and fun activities!

Celebrate our newest exhibitions on Friday, May 29  πŸŽ‰  Enjoy refreshments while you explore the galleries, and enter a r...
05/16/2026

Celebrate our newest exhibitions on Friday, May 29 πŸŽ‰ Enjoy refreshments while you explore the galleries, and enter a raffle to win a gift basket of sports memorabilia provided by Jayhawk Coins, Games & More!

Exhibitions:
Journey to the West: A Survey of Hong Chun Zhang’s Art, 1996–2026
ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr.
71%: Picturing Waterways

Congratulations to all of the Washburn University and Washburn Tech 2026 graduates! As you celebrate this weekend, we in...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to all of the Washburn University and Washburn Tech 2026 graduates! As you celebrate this weekend, we invite you to visit the 2026 Washburn Student Art Exhibition, on view in our Main Level Galleries through Saturday, May 16. This exhibition features art by students at Washburn University working in all media, juried this year by renowned regional artist Harold Smith. Admission is free and families are welcome!

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1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS
66621

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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