The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was originally built to house more than 3,700 works of art Chinese, Japanese, Korean and American art.
Opening its doors to the public in 1933, this academic museum exhibits the permanent collections and special exhibits of historic and contemporary art from cultures around the world.
Exhibitions & Dates
Divine Matter/Earthly Matters: - The Material Dimensions of Christian Devotional Images
May 16 2026 - May 21 2028
Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions
Jun 13 2026 - Dec 6 2026
A selection of perspectives from local, national, and internationally-recognized artists
Navigating Through Centuries: - From Ancient to Global Contemporary in Korean Art
Apr 25 2026 - Apr 11 2027
Surveys the complex trajectory of art in Korea through the ages
High Drama: Japanese Prints of Theater, Heroes and History
Aug 22 2026 - Oct 10 2027
Woodblock prints of the 18th-20th centuries that showcase action and powerful emotion
Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love, - from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Sep 12 2026 - Mar 7 2027
20 artworks from the collections
Leading the Camino: Latinx Art - by Juan de Dios Mora and Consuelo Jimenez Underwood
Sep 19 2026 - Apr 11 2027
Prints and textiles that question borders and embrace living in the “borderlands.”
Frying Pans and Metal Chains: - Rethinking the Body in Contemporary Art
Jan 9 2027 - Apr 25 2027
Traces the rich and varied ways in which artists engage with the body