NIU Art Museum

Part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts vibrant and active arts community on campus, the NIU Art Museum is a resource for the NIU campus, local community and beyond.

The Art Museum presents an annual exhibition and events calendar with award-winning, original curated exhibitions and national traveling shows that deeply explore thematic topics of visual culture. We work to explore and foster appreciation of art and visual culture’s capacity to communicate the diversity of the human experience, making global interconnections for our visitors.

While contributing to the university’s educational curriculum, the Art Museum also adds to a thriving regional community.