Museum of Art and Archaeology, Columbia

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The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri. It is located at Mizzou North on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia, Missouri. The Museum's galleries are free and open to the public. The galleries are open from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday-Friday and noon to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The galleries are closed on Mondays and University holidays. The Museum of Art and Archaeology receives support from the Missouri Arts Council. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 38°56'48"N, 92°19'41"W

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1 Pickard HallSixth Ward (University of Missouri)Columbia 65211-1420 United States

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+1 573-882-3591

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Museum of Art and Archaeology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Faurot Field, Jesse Hall, Booches, The Blue Note.

0.8 miS
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
21 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
~560 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Jesse Hall, Columbia
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~1280 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Booches, Columbia
7 min walk • Booches is a bar, restaurant, and pool hall at 110 S. 9th Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri that was established in 1884. It is the oldest pool hall in Columbia and is known for its hamburgers. It is located near the University of Missouri and has traditionally been frequented by college students.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Blue Note, Columbia
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~560 ftSW
Botanical garden
Mizzou Botanic Garden, Columbia
3 min walk • The Mizzou Botanic Garden contains thousands of plants within the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
~1310 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Virginia Building, Columbia
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~1690 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
9 min walk • Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The theater was founded by a group including Paul Sturtz and David Wilson in May 2000.
~970 ftSE
Student center, Gothic Revival architecture, Tower
Memorial Union, Columbia
5 min walk • Memorial Union serves as a community center for the University of Missouri by providing meeting rooms, technology centers, dining facilities, and playing host to many special events. The facility was built in three stages between 1923 and 1963.
~910 ftN
Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
Missouri Theatre, Columbia
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~1080 ftSE
Church
A. P. Green Chapel, Columbia
6 min walk • A.P. Green Chapel is a nondenominational chapel serving the University of Missouri in Columbia. Today it is available for wedding ceremonies, initiation ceremonies and other such events through the Missouri Student Union.
~270 ftSW
Greek Revival architecture
The Columns, Columbia
2 min walk • The Columns are the most recognized landmark of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Standing forty-three feet tall in the center of Francis Quadrangle and at the south end of the Avenue of the Columns, they are the remains of the portico of Academic Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Art and Archaeology open?

Museum of Art and Archaeology is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Art and Archaeology?

Nearby attractions include The Columns, Columbia (2 min walk), Francis Quadrangle, Columbia (2 min walk), Mizzou Botanic Garden, Columbia (3 min walk), Jesse Hall, Columbia (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Art and Archaeology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Art and Archaeology:

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Wabash Station (13 min walk)