UMMA

The University of Michigan's art collections have been freely available to the campus and community since 1856, before many museums in the country were even founded. UMMA was formally established in 1946 as the primary site for engagement with visual art on campus. In the University's vision statement, art is considered a "human essential and a foundation that helps to define our future." Art has long occupied a prominent place in the university's mission and values - and UMMA is the most public reflection of this priority... Historically, museums have struggled with inclusivity and solidarity. UMMA is poised to actively create a new standard for anti-racist action as an institution with deep ties in the community... How do we lead real change in museums, so that the communities we care about can thrive in the 21st century? This is the question that we strive to answer every day at UMMA.

Also known as: University of Michigan Museum of Art

Primary location: Ann Arbor United States