ka’yasu’/ne’nakw
Jan 21, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025Denison Museum engages in and supports learning and inquiry in the liberal arts.
Igniting minds since 1973
Denison Museum supports and enhances Denison’s liberal arts curriculum. With a teaching collection of more than 9,000 objects of cultural, historical, scientific, and artistic significance, the Museum provides experiential, object-based learning experiences across the disciplines. Curated exhibitions spark intellectual curiosity, critical conversation, and collaboration.
The Museum's Collection
Denison Museum is an art museum and much more. It has significant collections of historical, cultural, and aesthetic value spanning a wide variety of media, including stone, wood, paper, lacquer, metal, ivory, and oils created over a 3,000-year period.
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Behind-the-scenes at the Museum
Get a closer look into the world of museums and everything it entails. Experience what it’s like to be a museum intern and discover the essential role they play in making it all happen. From helping staff prepare for class visits by pulling objects from the collection to assisting with exhibition installations and capturing moments from our latest shows and events or just having fun, our interns are an integral part of the museum’s work.
Through their experiences, these videos showcase the museum as a vibrant space for learning, discovery, and hands-on engagement. Explore the energy and creativity that make Denison Museum a vital resource for students and the campus community.
"Internview" with Eli!
Listen and learn as museum intern Eli explains why working at the Denison Museum is such a special experience.
Interview with Carey Newman-Hayalthkin’geme
Learn more about artist Carey Newman-Hayalthkin’geme and what inspired the Museum’s current exhibition, “ka’yasu’/ne’nakw.”
Mining the Qhapaq Ñan Exhibition Opening
Pol Le ’25 captures the exhibition opening of “Mining the Qhapaq Ñan” by Denison Professor and Chair of Studio Art, Micaela de Vivero.
Connecting with us
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