Exhibitions Archives

Tiffany or Ti-phony? A Story of Desire

JAN 17, 2026 - MAY 3, 2026

Tiffany or Ti-phony? A Story of Desire

Featuring 45 lamps from The Neustadt’s renowned collection, Tiffany or Ti-phony? is the largest traveling exhibition of Tiffany lamps to date. Starting with a seemingly simple question—is a lamp genuine Tiffany or a deliciously deceptive Ti-phony?—this exhibition sheds light on an unexpected tale of innovation, desire, and imitation. Exciting new research, careful comparison, and engaging interactive elements offer a fresh and fascinating perspective on these beloved artworks. By learning to look closely, visitors will uncover clues to the lamps’ true identities and discover why it’s important (and fun!) to spot a fake.

 

Cultivating Beauty: 25 Years of Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Acquisitions

JUN 21, 2025 - APR 19, 2026

Cultivating Beauty: 25 Years of Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Acquisitions

Over the course of fifty years, the Museum has carefully cultivated a permanent collection that spans diverse time periods and artistic styles due in part to the generosity of twenty-five years of the Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation. To mark this anniversary, the Museum presents Cultivating Beauty: 25 Years of Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Acquisitions, an exhibition that highlights how this thoughtful collecting effort has helped define the character of the institution and how it serves the public, adding depth and diversity to its holdings.

Birds in Art Fifty

SEP 6, 2025 - JAN 4, 2026

Birds in Art Fifty

Birds, in all their majesty and fragility, connect us with the natural world. All-new work by some of the world’s most talented artists serves as a fitting tribute to this year’s milestone 50th annual exhibition.

Birds in Art Annual Exhibition

SEP 6, 2025 - JAN 4, 2026

Birds in Art Annual Exhibition

Featuring a juried selection of contemporary avian-themed artwork, this world-renowned annual exhibition celebrates and takes inspiration from birds and all their majesty, quirks, and delight.

Aqueous: Painted in Water

MAY 10, 2025 - AUG 24, 2025

Aqueous: Painted in Water

This exhibition, featuring watercolor artwork from the Woodson’s collection, celebrates the delicate beauty and expressive depth of this captivating medium.

Sacred Nature

JUN 7, 2025 - AUG 24, 2025

Sacred Nature

Sacred Nature, the thought-provoking exhibition by wildlife photographers and conservationists Jonathan and Angela Scott, explores the profound connection between humans and the natural world, highlighting the urgent need for environmental preservation through stunning imagery and compelling storytelling.