Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art Museum

Address: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University campus, 901 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36849, USA

Website: https://jcsm.auburn.edu

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (check university museum calendar)

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.

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.

• 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.