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About the Nasher

The Nasher Museum has celebrated its first decade as a major center for the arts on Duke’s campus and in the surrounding Research Triangle area. The museum organizes and presents leading-edge, original exhibitions that travel to institutions worldwide. More than 1 million people have visited the museum since it opened in 2005.

Mission

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University promotes engagement with the visual arts for the Duke and Durham communities. The museum is dedicated to presenting innovative and accessible collections, exhibitions, publications and programs that stimulate intellectual discourse, enrich individual lives and generate new knowledge. Drawing on the resources of a leading research university, the museum serves as a laboratory for interdisciplinary approaches.

Photo by J Caldwell for the Nasher Museum.

For Duke Students

The Nasher Museum is located at Campus Drive and Anderson Street, across from the Ruby and a short walk from the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. The Nasher Museum Café always accepts FOOD AND FLEX POINTS, with a seasonal menu featuring fresh, local ingredients. Visit the Nasher calendar for exhibition opening events, performances, live music, lectures, films, exclusive student parties and more. Explore the galleries, learn about art, meet artists from around the world, apply for a student internship or job, find a project, get involved! Admission to the museum is always free for Duke students.