The David Owsley Museum of Art houses one of Indiana’s most comprehensive collections with over 11000 artworks representing all continents and 5000 years of human civilization. The museum occupies a modern architecturally significant building on Ball State’s campus and features galleries organized by culture time period and artistic medium. Permanent collections include ancient Egyptian artifacts medieval manuscripts European paintings contemporary sculpture and diverse global artwork. Free public admission ongoing temporary exhibitions educational programs and family activities make it accessible to all visitors. The museum functions as a teaching resource for Ball State’s acclaimed fine arts programs.