The Art Museum of the University of Memphis (officially known as the Art Museum ''at'' the University of Memphis, or simply as ''AMUM'') is located at 3750 Norriswood Avenue in

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. It is the principal

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of the

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. The museum was opened in 1981 as The University Gallery; in 1994 the gallery received its present name. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm, it is closed on University holidays. Admission to the museum is free and there is no charge for tours.

Permanent exhibits

The museum houses several permanent exhibits. One permanent exhibit is the "

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Collection" of antiquities and archaeological artifacts. The first 44 objects of the Egyptian exhibit were purchased from the Museum of Fine Arts in

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in 1975. The collection of Egyptian antiquities at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis is the largest collection of its kind in the

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. More objects were added to the collection by donations from individuals or institutions. The second permanent exhibit is the "

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n Collection" with art pieces and artifacts on display. In 2009, new objects stemming from a donation are integrated into the collection of African art and artifacts. The third permanent exhibit is the "Works on Paper Collection" which consists of circa 90 prints which were purchased from museums or acquired through donations.

Temporary exhibits

The "ArtLab", "Caseworks" and the "Multimedia Space" as well as two gallery rooms provide space for temporary exhibitions at the museum, ranging from traditionally painted or printed artwork and

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to modern art forms that depend on less traditional methods of presentation, e.g. art videos.

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Google Maps street view of the Art Museum of the University of Memphis
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Permanent exhibits

Temporary exhibits

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