The University Museum serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the greater Southern Illinois community and beyond as a steward of the past and a gateway to the future.
The University Museum, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, began in 1874 when classes first opened for then, Southern Illinois Normal University. Since it's beginning in the sciences, the Museum has expanded to include the humanities and arts. The Museum offers public exhibits from it's collections, traveling exhibits, and features collections from regional collectors and works by University and area artists.
