University of Mississippi Museum Education Blog

  Wishing everyone good health and safety!  We have truly missed seeing y'all in the museum.  Currently, the University Museum is open to university faculty, staff, and students   by advanced appointment only.   F or the general public, we are adopting a cautious and deliberative approach: given the current notably-increasing Covid case counts and positive-test percentages statewide, we are not yet establishing a Museum galleries re-opening date. Initially having considered opening immediately following Labor Day, we will adhere to original CDC national re-opening guidelines of awaiting 14 consecutive days of case declines, and 14 consecutive days of positive-test percentage declines. After much consideration, planning, and  guidance from university health professionals, we have made the extremely difficult decision to postpone all in-person museum programming until that 14-day decline is seen.  The health and safety of you and your children ...

Write to Mosey! Hi everybody! Our friend Mosey is feeling lonely and cooped up all alone in the UM Museum during this COVID-19 pandemic, and he’s looking for penpals of all ages! Please write a letter to Mosey, telling him about your time at home, your summer plans, past travels, what you miss the most about the museum, and more! You can also ask Mosey questions! He is looking forward to reading your letters.  Letters can be mailed to:  University of Mississippi Museum Attn: Mosey 412 University Ave.  Oxford, MS 38655 Creature, 1983 Mose Toliver House paint on plywood featuring a red monster on light blue background. Hattie Mae Edmonds Collection 2010.007.0001

It is with a heavy heart, we at the University of Mississippi Museum, mourn the senseless and horrific killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer while three other officers stood by. His death, along with countless other Black people, serve as painful reminders of the racial injustice that continues to impact communities throughout our country and the world.  Racial violence and discrimination is intolerable. We must redouble our efforts as a community to bring about meaningful change. Not just in times of adversity, but every single day. As educators, we must stand up for social justice and equity, embrace diversity, and inspire others to address injustice and insensitivity toward people of color and all learners.  We cannot change the prejudice of the past, but we can determine the future. Now, more than ever, the Golden Rule- treating others with the same respect we would want for ourselves- must guide us forward. Explore this blog to find activities inspired ...

The university has canceled all in-person summer camps, conferences, events and other experiences scheduled for the Oxford and regional campuses through August 1. This includes all UM Museum summer camps, Family Activity Days, and other museum events. The decision was made in light of continuing uncertainty about conducting programming safely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to provide online experiences here on our blog throughout the summer! The University of Mississippi Museum is currently closed to the public, date to re-open TBD. For updates visit museum.olemiss.edu . 

Our educational blog will be on a brief hiatus this Spring as our Curator of Education is on maternity leave, but we are still looking forward to a fun semester of programming led by our talented student team! Check out what we have scheduled so far:  Art Zone Spring 2018 Pop-Ups are full! Email Taylor Dumas at atdumas@go.olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist.  Fall 2018 Art Zone Registration will begin August 1, 2018, at 6 a.m. Mark your calendars!  Monday, January 22, 2018 , RebelWell  Yoga in the Galleries starts back! Offered every Monday (with the exception of 3/12 and 4/2) at 8:30 a.m. through April, this class is free and open to all.  We will also have  RebelWell Yoga in the Gallery Pop-Ups  at 8:30 a.m. on  Thursday, February 8, March 1, April 5, and May 3, 2018.  Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 6 p.m. Mary Zicafoose Artist Lecture and Reception Friday, February 2, 2018 , First Friday Free Sketc...

Check out all of the different museum happenings this November and December as we wrap up 2017! November 4, 10-noon (drop-in) Let's Move! Family Day on the Trail  November 6, 13, 27, December 4, 11, 18 - 8:30 a.m.  Free RebelWell Yoga in the Galleries  November 6 and December 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.  Milkshake Mash-Up for Grades 6-12-    Older students are invited to participate in a fun art project where we mash up two artists in one project and sip on delicious milkshake (free).  November 3 and December 1, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Drop in for  Free Sketch Friday  and sketch in the galleries!  November 3 and December 1 , 10:30 a.m.  Public Library Story Time - Find us at the Lafayette Oxford Public Library for Story Time. November 9, 3:45-4:30 p.m.-  Mini Masters (Art for Ages 2-5)   at the Powerhouse November 17, 7 p.m.- An Evening with the Artist: Randy Hayes November ...

Look who we found hanging around the Museum!  This the Library Sloth ; he lives in Archives and Special Collections and said he wanted to come visit US because of the work we're doing related to Mississippi's Bicentennial ! He told us Archives and Special Collections have also been hard at work commemorating our state's 200th Birthday and wanted us to share what they've been up to! Mississippi: 200 Years of Statehood is on display through December 11, 2017 at in the Faulkner Room at JD Williams Library. The exhibit features a wide array of items including 18th century maps, historical textbooks, territorial documents, women's suffrage and civil rights memorabilia! Open 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday (except for University holidays) this exhibit is a can't miss!  Did you know it takes 6 to 8 MONTHS for Archives and Special Collections to develop their exhibits? Be sure to stop by and see all their hard work! Archives and Special Collections...

This Monday, October 3rd, the Museum will have our first FREE Milkshake Mash-up of the semester. Geared towards middle schoolers and teenagers, we mix up two artists or styles into one fun project! This month, we'll be featuring the work of William Eggleston and Randy Hayes ! Materials and unlimited milkshakes provided. Milkshake Mash-ups is free, but space is limited. Email Emily McCauley before Friday, September 30 to reserve your spot! Check back next Wednesday, October 5, when we post a Virtual Gallery showcasing projects from Monday's Mash-up!