Museums and Galleries

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Bricker Hall Lobby Area

First and second floors, Bricker Hall. Features university collections, artifacts, and the work of university artists, sculptors, and artisans. (map)

Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center

Located in Hale Hall. Features a changing gallery of African American artists. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. (map)

Historic Costume and Textiles Collection

Geraldine Schottenstein Wing, 175 Campbell Hall. Features an extensive collection of historic clothing and accessories. Enter through northwest entrance (facing parking lot) and go to second floor. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Phone: (614) 292-3090. (map)

Hopkins Hall Gallery

First floor, Hopkins Hall. Features faculty, student, and special visiting exhibits. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone: (614) 292-5072. (map)

Jack Nicklaus Museum

Next to the Schottenstein Center at 2355 Olentangy River Road. A 24,000 square-foot educational and historical facility on the history of golf and the career of Jack Nicklaus. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $10.00 Students $5.00 (valid ID required). Phone: (614) 247-5959. (map)

Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute

14th floor, Lincoln Tower. Permanent display of theater-related cartoons and caricatures plus changing exhibits. Phone: (614) 292-6614. (map)

Orton Geological Museum

Orton Hall. Rocks, minerals, fossils, meteorites, minerals, crystals, dinosaurs. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: (614) 292-6896. (map)

University Museum

Located off the lobby of University Hall. Showcases contain many university artifacts and memorabilia. Open during regular university business hours. (map)

Wexner Center for the Arts

Newly renovated multidisciplinary contemporary arts center features exhibitions, film, music, dance, and theater performances. Bookshop and café on premises. For hours and more information, call 292-3535. (map)

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