The heart of art in the Durham area is the Duke University Museum of Art (DUMA),
located on Duke's East Campus. DUMA was established following the acquisition
in the late-1960s of the Brummer Collection of European Medieval and
Renaissance art. The facility has expanded since that time to include permanent
and temporary
exhibits from around the world.
In addition to the Brummer Collection, some of the outstanding
permanent collections include a pre-Columbian collection from Central and
South America, an African collection of 174 masks and ritual objects from
Liberia and Nigeria, American paintings by the Hudson River School artists,
a growing collection of European paintings from the Renaissance to the present,
and art from 19th- and 20th-century Russia. Additionally, there are many
temporary exhibits throughout the year.
Location
The Museum of Art is located on Duke University's East Campus, Buchanan
Boulevard at Trinity Avenue. Driving directions are available at the DUMA
Web site. Public transportation is available via the Durham Area Transit
Authority (DATA) bus service, Route 11. Call (919) 683-DATA
for fares, complete routes, and schedules.
Hours of operation
DUMA is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; on Saturday, 11
a.m.–2 p.m.; and on Sunday, 2–5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and
holidays.
Admission
There is no charge to visit DUMA.
Contact information
Call (919) 684-5135.
Disabled access
Disabled-accessible parking is available behind the museum, and there are two entrances that provide disabled access. Wheelchairs are available upon request.
Additional information
The museum sponsors special "Family Day" and "After Hours" programs.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
