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Sperry Women's National Championship

The College Sailing/Sperry Women’s Nationals is a four-day event. The event starts with the Women’s National Semifinal on May 21-22, in...

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The Power Family Program for Inuit Art: Tillirnanngittuq

In celebration of UMMA’s new Power Family Program for Inuit Art, the Museum presents a special exhibition of two incredible, intertwining...

The World to Come & Food: Feeding the World

Join Lilly Fink Shapiro, Program Manager of the U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative, and Michigan Farmer of the Year, Jerry Ann Hebron...

George Shirley Vocal Competition: African American Vocal Repertoire Winners Concert

Performances by the contestants of the three divisions (pre-professional, high school, and college)....

Howie Day

Citing the likes of Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, and Dave Matthews among his influences, Howie Day used their music as a basis for his own...

Ongoing Attractions and Exhibits

World Series Tournament!

For the second year in a row, the Wolverines will be traveling to Georgia for the NCSA World Series! 

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Gifts of Art presents Bending the Lines: Acrylic on Canvas by Bala Thiagarajan

Born and raised in India, Bala Thiagarajan has a passion for colors and patterns that are inspired by Indian culture. Her henna-inspired...

Gifts of Art presents Manna Pottery by Rezgar Mamandi

After finding Mannea pottery artifacts at archaeological sites in his hometown of Rabat in the northwest of Kurdistan in Iran, Rezgar...

Gifts of Art presents Shape-Shifting: Surface & Form in Clay by Darcy R. Bowden

Darcy R. Bowden has been working in clay for ten years following a forty-year hiatus. In the ensuing years she taught art in the Ann Arbor...

Gifts of Art presents Still Lifes in Indigo: Wabi-Sabi Spirit in Textile by Barbara J. Schneider

Barbara J. Schneider’s studio is in the Starline Factory in Harvard, Illinois. She has an extensive background in surface design, and she...

Gifts of Art presents The Prairie: Oil on Canvas by Nina Weiss

Internationally recognized artist Nina Weiss has been painting and drawing the landscape for over thirty years, and the lush feel of her...

Gifts of Art presents Under the Bodhi Tree: Mixed Media by Roshan Houshmand

Roshan Houshmand is an Iranian/American artist who exhibits both nationally and internationally and lives in the Catskills of New York. She...

Gifts of Art presents Wild Light: Photography by Rick Lieder

Rick Lieder is a painter and photographer whose work has appeared in novels ranging from mysteries to science fiction, including a Newbery...

Gifts of presents Art, Music & Autism: Jazz Musicians in Mixed Media by Juliette Hemingway

In Juliette Hemingway’s work, viewers can imagine the grumbling tones of a saxophone or the sharp lines of a trombone. The sound is inside...

True to Life: Film Director Nancy Savoca’s Quest for Authenticity

Filmmaker Nancy Savoca aims to be as authentic as possible. Her films are brilliant, intimate portraits that explore the weight of social...

George Shirley Vocal Competition: African American Vocal Repertoire

The George Shirley Vocal Competition is a three day event consisting of rehearsals, master classes and recitals from competitors ranging...

Kitchen Favorites Sale: A Campus Farm and U-M Sustainable Food Program Fundraiser

A sale of heirloom vegetables and herbs grown by U-M Campus Farm students. Proceeds benefit Campus Farm. Plus, Herb Study Group on hand with...

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The Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Science Forum Demo: Fantastic Fluids

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world around you in a whole new...

Paleo Prep Lab Chat

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome...

The Sky Tonight

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Abstraction, Color, and Politics in the Early 1970s

Can abstract art be about politics? In the early 1970s, that question was hotly debated as artists, critics, and the public grappled with...

Abstraction, Color, and Politics in the Early 1970s

Can abstract art be about politics? In the early 1970s, that question was hotly debated as artists, critics, and the public grappled with...

Cosmogonic Tattoos

EXPANDING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF A MUSEUM AS A CULTURAL REPOSITORY...

New at UMMA: Oshima Tsumugi Kimono

Fashioned in the Amami islands of Japan, Oshima Tsumugi silk has long been admired for its understated beauty, incredible softness, and...

The World to Come: Art in the Age of the Anthropocene

EXPLORE SUBJECTS AND THEMES RELATED TO RAW MATERIALS, DISASTERS, CONSUMPTION, LOSS, AND JUSTICE...

Wang Qingsong/Detroit/Beijing

AN EXHIBITION ABOUT THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE ACTION IN TWO CITIES...

The Sky Tonight

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Exhibition | Ancient Color

Due to popular demand, extended through July 28, 2019

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman...

Scientist in the Forum

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last...

The Sky Tonight

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Friday Night AI

"Ethics & Self-Driving Cars"- Prof. Ben Kuipers and Prof. Edwin Olson (CEO May Mobility)

Join us for an evening of AI to engage with Michigan AI experts as they discuss the ethical implications of self-driving cars:...

Friday Night AI

"Ethics & Self-Driving Cars"- Prof. Ben Kuipers and Prof. Edwin Olson (CEO May Mobility)

Join us for an evening of AI to engage with Michigan AI experts as they discuss the ethical implications of self-driving cars:...

Newsies

Young People's Theater

For more information about Young People's Theater and their season offerings visit: https://youngpeoplestheater.com/

The Sky Tonight

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Science Forum Demo: Cow’s Eye Dissection

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world around you in a whole new...

Biodiversity Lab Chat

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the website...

Expedition Reef

New planetarium shows and live Star Talks will take visitors beyond space to explore the oceans' reefs, Earth’s geology, weather, and...

Bookmarks: Speculating the Futures of the Book and Library

A multi-venue exhibition of site-specific installations, performances, interventions, and events by University of Michigan faculty, staff,...