Museums and Open Houses

3-5 p.m.

 

Museums and Open Houses

(subject to change)

 

Featuring a fascinating collection of architectural models, original artwork and a comprehensive library, this inspiring display should not be missed.

 

Art & Design Gallery

Located in Smith Hall

The OK Harris Works of Art gallery from New York City, a premier contemporary art establishment for the past 40 years, presents “Works on Paper.” This exhibit will feature approximately 20 artists, represented by drawings, watercolor paintings and prints.

 

Center for Adventist Research, James White Library

Located in the James White Library, lower level

Featuring one of the world’s premier collections of Adventist historical research materials, including the original J.N. Andrews missionary trunk, various other Adventist historical artifacts, and original Ellen G. White letters. This important archive infuses a heightened resource of Adventist history and mission on our campus as well as the world church.

 

Department of Biology

Located in the Science Complex, Price Hall

Bring your family and friends to tour the department, visit with retiring faculty and meet the new faculty members.

 

Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Located in Bell Hall, Suite 114

 

James White Library Tours

Located in the James White Library

Come help James White Library celebrate 75 years in their current location. Tours will take place every 15 minutes.

 

Natural History Museum

Located in the Science Complex, 108B Price Hall

Curator: Tom Goodwin

Featuring Andrews University's own Prillwitz Mammoth, the most complete mammoth skeleton ever found in Michigan. The museum also includes a large collection of mammals and birds.

 

Institute of Archaeology and Siegfried H. Horn Museum

Located at 9047 U.S. 31

You won't want to miss these amazing displays, which include a real goat-hair tent with Bedouin furnishings (all original from Jordan) similar to the time of Abraham; artifacts from the Tall Jalul and Hesban excavations in Jordan; our Egyptian tomb and the Jerusalem room, complete with an antique scale model of this wondrous city; and our recently donated panoramic photo of Jerusalem from 1898. In addition, there are exhibits featuring Mesopotamia with artifacts from Babylon and Ur. You will also not want to miss our murals by renowned local artist Nathan Greene, depicting life scenes from the Biblical story and artifacts that go with each scene.

 

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School 

Located at 8885 Garland Ave

RMES alumni and friends are invited to tour our building and browse student displays. Refreshments will be served.

 

Undergraduate Learning Center: Buller & Nethery Halls

Located in Buller Hall and Nethery Hall

Come and sit by the fireplace in one of the new departmental lobbies, enjoy the view from the bridge between the buildings.

 

This event is part of the 2012 Alumni Homecoming Weekend.