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First Looks & Favorites from the Permanent Collection

First Looks & Favorites from the Permanent Collection

February 28, 2026 — June 7, 2026
Muscarelle Museum of Art

The permanent collection at the Muscarelle Museum of Art is one of the oldest university-based art collections in the United States, dating from 1732 when William & Mary received its first gift of art. Since then, the collection has grown to nearly 8,000 objects, serving as an encyclopedic academic and artistic resource to the university and the wider community.

The artworks on display provide an opportunity to experience the breadth and diversity of the Muscarelle’s collection in new ways. A mixture of gifts and acquisitions, this cross section of the collection spans centuries and cultures, and encompasses a wide range of approaches and media. We invite you to engage with old favorites and recent additions to the collection, including a number of works that have never before been on view.

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