Nasher Museum of Art
2023

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.