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The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is a site for inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Admission is always free and the Museum is open to everyone. Through strong community and scholarly partnerships, the Museum incorporates diverse ideas, identities, and experiences into its exhibitions and collections, academic initiatives, and public programming. Collections spanning many geographic regions and historical areas inform ambitious exhibitions that reflect our global world—both contemporaneously and across history. Unique programs compliment exhibition and collection themes, inspiring critical dialogue and creative efforts.The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is a site for inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Admission is always free and the Museum is open to everyone. Through strong community and scholarly partnerships, the Museum incorporates diverse ideas, identities, and experiences into its exhibitions and collections, academic initiatives, and public programming. Collections spanning many geographic regions and historical areas inform ambitious exhibitions that reflect our global world—both contemporaneously and across history. Unique programs compliment exhibition and collection themes, inspiring critical dialogue and creative efforts.