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The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the nearly 16,000-object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,000 object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year which explore the art of various periods and cultures. FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART Visit www.ou.edu/fjjma for more information. The museum’s extraordinary collection includes major works by some of the most beloved artists of all time, such as Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Pierre Renoir, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, Allan Houser, Nicolai Fechin, Leon Gaspard and others. Since 2005, the museum has expanded with the Lester Wing and the Stuart Wing. These expansions were necessary to house the museum’s many growing collections. Today, the total museum exhibition space is approximately 40,000 square feet. Fred Jones Jr, Museum of Art 555 Elm Avenue Norman, OK 73019-3003 (405) 325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma [email protected]

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The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Ar t is one

of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths

of the nearly 16,000-object permanent collection (including the approx.

3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,000 object

James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer

Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting

and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of

the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and

graphics from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are

mounted throughout the year which explore the art of various periods

and cultures.

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART

Visit www.ou.edu / fjjma for more information.

The museum’s extraordinary collection includes major works by some

of the most beloved artists of all time, such as Vincent van Gogh, Edgar

Degas, Pierre Renoir, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Edward Hopper,

Georgia O’Keef fe, Ansel Adams, Allan Houser, Nicolai Fechin, Leon

Gaspard and others.

Since 2005, the museum has expanded with the Lester Wing and the

Stuart Wing. These expansions were necessary to house the museum’s

many growing collections. Today, the total museum exhibition space is

approximately 40,000 square feet.

Fred Jones Jr, Museum of Art

555 Elm Avenue

Norman, OK 73019-3003

(405) 325-4938

www.ou.edu/fjjma

[email protected]

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Admission

Admission is always FREE, thanks to the generous support of the OU

Office of the President and the OU Athletics Department! Group tours

are available by calling (405) 325-5990 at least two weeks in advance.

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 1

p.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday and university holidays.

Muse - The Museum Store

Located just within the front doors of the museum is a wonderful store

which houses a vast array of gift items for any or no occasion at all!

Catalogues, children’s toys and other unique items related to art and

the museum’s collection ensure that each visit is both memorable and

rewarding. We invite you to visit the store during the museum’s regular

operating hours.

Direction/Parking

To reach the museum from I-35, take Norman exit 109 to Main St. east

toward downtown. Turn right on University Blvd. and right again on

Boyd St. The Museum is located at 555 Elm Ave., on the southeast corner

of Boyd St. and Elm Ave.

The University of Oklahoma offers two great parking lots for FJJMA

visitors! When available, take advantage of the FREE parking lot to the

north of the museum on Boyd Street. Also, the Elm Avenue Parking

Facility offers metered parking on the ramp between the first and second

floor for only $1 per hour. Notice: metered parking becomes $3 for the

evening during special performing arts events.

Disability Access

For accommodations on the basis of disability, please call the museum

at (405) 325-4938.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

Visit www.ou.edu/eoo

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART