Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art

Museum University art museum with regional and international collections

University museum at Auburn showcasing contemporary and Southern American art; visitors attend rotating exhibitions, campus programs and sculpture on the museum grounds.

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The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is the public art museum on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. It houses rotating exhibitions alongside works from its permanent collection and serves university and regional audiences.

Galleries inside the museum present changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art alongside historical pieces, and the museum maintains an outdoor sculpture garden. The institution runs educational programs, lectures, and events for students and the public.

The museum was established in the early 21st century and carries the name of its benefactor, Jule Collins Smith; it was created to expand Auburn University’s cultural and teaching resources. Over time it has built a collection and exhibition schedule to support curricular and community needs.

Located on the Auburn University campus in eastern Alabama, the museum is sited to serve the university town of Auburn and surrounding communities.

  • University museum: Operated by Auburn University as its campus art museum, serving both academic programs and the public with rotating exhibitions and educational programming.

What to See #

  • Galleries: Contains multiple gallery spaces for temporary exhibitions and a small permanent collection focused on American and regional art.
  • Sculpture garden: An outdoor sculpture garden and site-specific landscape installations that extend the museum's display into its grounds.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University campus, 901 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
32.5878, -85.4837
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (check university museum calendar)

How to Get to Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art #

The museum is on Auburn University’s campus; from downtown Auburn it’s a short drive or walk. Campus parking and directions are available on the museum website.

Tips for Visiting Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art #

  • Check university events-museum hours may vary when the campus hosts exhibitions or closures.
  • The museum has a concentrated collection-plan for a 30-60 minute visit and check for docent-led talks.
  • Parking on campus may be limited during term times-allow extra time.

Best Time to Visit Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art #

Campus museums are pleasant year-round; spring and fall are particularly comfortable for combining indoor galleries with outdoor campus walks.

Spring
March-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Campus is active and gardens are at their best.
Fall
September-November · 55-75°F (13-24°C)
Milder weather and fewer summer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art #

Climate

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1441 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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