The Nasher Museum of Art was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly and officially opened its doors on October 2, 2005. Its design, characterized by five concrete pavilions radiating from a central courtyard, encompasses three expansive gallery spaces, an auditorium, two classrooms, a shop, and a café. Founded by Raymond D. Nasher, a prominent collector of modern and contemporary sculpture and a Duke graduate of the class of 1943, the museum has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1969 as the Duke University Museum of Art. Originally housed in a former science building on East Campus, the museum gained momentum with the acquisition of 200 medieval works from the Ernest Brummer Collection. Today, the Nasher Museum is a common place for students to gather for brunch and is also cherished for its plethora of art pieces and changing exhibitions.