Featured Exhibition

The Nature of Waste: Material Pathways, Discarded Worlds

August 13, 2021 through December 23, 2021

TODAY at 5:30 PM CDT — “An Aesthetics of Collapse,” a lecture by Jack Halberstam, professor of gender studies and English and director of the Institute for Research on Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Columbia University.

Attend in person at Sheldon or click "more info" to watch a live stream on the exhibition page.
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Highlights

Point of Departure: Abstraction 1958–Present

August 13, 2021 through December 23, 2021

Point of Departure draws primarily from the museum’s extensive holdings of large, two-dimensional abstraction. Each of the works gives proof of the continued importance and resonance of artworks created devoid of recognizable subject matter.
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The Virtual Museum

Whether you're visiting from home or distancing within the museum, these digital learning guides and virtual galleries are designed to enhance your experience with Sheldon's exhibitions, collection, and history.
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Outdoor Sculpture

More than thirty sculptures from Sheldon’s permanent collection are displayed year-round across the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s City and East Campuses. Use this map to create your own self-guided tour.
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