The Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University offers free admission to a nationally accredited facility with six exhibition galleries, two sculpture gardens, an interactive artmaking space, and over 6,000 works of art.
Vision
The Mulvane Art Museum aspires to empower our community by providing art experiences that stimulate creativity, facilitate intellectual growth, and connect us to one another.
Mission
The Mulvane Art Museum is a hub for creative thought and academic discourse centered on art. As a university art museum, the Mulvane collects, preserves, and interprets works of art for the educational benefit and enjoyment of Topeka and the region, with special consideration to the needs of Washburn University.
The Mulvane Art Museum is committed to:
Collecting and exhibiting exemplary works of art and cultureStewarding our collection for the benefit of future generationsUsing our resources to inspire a plurality of audiencesFostering a sense of community both on and off campusCultivating inclusionBridging cultural dividesPromoting civic discourseManaging resources prudently and sustainablySupporting the mission and vision of Washburn University
As a unit of Washburn University that is sustained by memberships, donations, and grants, we rely on your support to provide free access to our exhibitions and the Art Lab. If you believe, as we do, that art can transform communities and lives, learn how you can support the Mulvane Art Museum.
