Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

The museum does not offer food and drinks, nor does it have a restaurant or shop. However, we are located across from the WSU Compton Union Building (CUB) where there is a food court, Starbucks, and the Barnes and Noble Bookie - all with a variety of food and beverages available.

What can you see in an art museum?
An art museum is a museum that specializes in works of art ranging from paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and others, which are separated into different smaller spaces called galleries.

What makes museum so special?
Museums preserve and exhibit important cultural, artistic, historical or scientific artifacts. While these exhibits provide informative and visual explorations, there are many benefits to visiting these institutions. Simply put, museums help to teach, inspire and connect communities.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is committed to enriching the community life of Washington State University, the region and the nation by providing meaningful encounters with creativity and innovation. The education tabs on our website are focused on providing museum visitors and teachers with information about featured artists, their work, and related instructional materials.

You may access these materials under the Teachers or Exhibition Learning Tabs. After the physical exhibit is over, archived materials can continue to be used by classes as stand-alone units or as integrated enrichment with other subject content. The Buy A Bus (BAB) program completes the museum experience by funding transportation for K-12 school visits, other colleges/universities, after school programs, seniors, etc, within a 100 mile radius, see the education tabs on our website to learn more!

The museum does not offer food and drinks, nor does it have a restaurant or shop. However, we are located across from the WSU Compton Union Building (CUB) where there is a food court, Starbucks, and the Barnes and Noble Bookie - all with a variety of food and beverages available.

Wheelchairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like a wheelchair, ask our visitor ambassadors at the front desk, or call in advance to (509) 335-1910.

Art Safety: Please do not touch the artwork. Be respectful of the art and others around you, maintaining a polite distance from others not in your party.

Bags: Store backpacks and large bags in the coat room behind the front desk, located on the main level of the museum galleries opposite the entrance.

Photos: Non-flash photography is encouraged in the galleries. Tag us! @wsuartmuseum

Filming: The museum often photographs and films onsite for promotional use. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please inform a staff member.



Food & Drink: No food or drink is allowed in the gallery spaces. Please enjoy any food and drink, including water outside the museum galleries.

Service Animals: Documented service animals are permitted within the museum and gallery spaces.