JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM

AUBURN, AL

Claude Bourbon Claude Bourbon performed at The Sound Wall in Opelika on Friday, November 3, 2023. Essentially a personal concert.
Claude Bourbon Credit: Gary Lerude

The Jule Collins Smith Museum in Auburn, AL is a contemporary art museum located on the grounds of Auburn University. It was established in 2003 and is dedicated to presenting world-class exhibitions, educational programming and research that explore the cultural legacy of the American South. The museum's permanent collection consists of over 2,000 works of art and artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and furniture from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum also houses a library, including books, manuscripts, and archives related to the history and culture of the American South.

The museum hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. Past exhibitions have included works by regional and national artists such as John Biggers, William H. Johnson, and Thornton Dial. The museum also hosts lectures, workshops, and other special events, as well as programs for school groups. Additionally, the museum offers a variety of educational resources, including tours, digital media, and a variety of publications.

The museum's architecture is based on the traditional architecture of the southeast. The building includes a grand entrance hall, a large courtyard, and a sculpture garden. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free.

JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUBURN AL. US MID #8400100041

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM
901 S COLLEGE ST
AUBURN
AL
36830

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MID # 8400100041
Name JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.588428, -85.485004
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 040400
US Census Block: 3007