Life At Duke: The Arts: Nasher Museum of Art

What was once The Duke University Museum of Art has been transformed into the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, a stunning modern structure designed by architect Rafael Viñoly.

This extraordinary $23 million, 65,000-square-foot museum promises to be a major new hub for the arts on campus, with a distinct focus on modern and contemporary art. Named for alumnus and art collector Raymond Nasher, the museum is home to Duke's 13,000-piece collections. In addition to the permanent Nasher Collection—which includes African, post-1945, Medieval, Latin American, and 20th-century sculpture collections—the museum hosts temporary exhibits reflecting its emphasis on modern and contemporary art.

Not only can students see great art and fabulous performances of music, dance, and theater at the museum, they also can take classes, grab lunch or coffee at the café, relax and study on the terrace, catch a film series, or learn about collecting art.