Spencer Museum of Art
- Art museum
- Regional draw
- Lawrence
Spencer Museum of Art is the University of Kansas’s art museum in Lawrence.

Its galleries present works from different places and periods, creating opportunities to connect artistic traditions with the research and teaching of a university setting.
Check the museum’s current exhibitions and public programs before visiting, since the collection is presented through changing displays. A talk, tour or campus event may offer additional context for the objects on view. Consult visitor information for access, parking and opening arrangements, particularly during university breaks or busy campus dates.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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