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==== Brunnier Art Museum ====
The Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa's only accredited museum emphasizing a [[decorative arts]] collection, is one of the nation's few museums located within a performing arts and conference complex, the [[Iowa State Center]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.museums.iastate.edu/Brunnier.htm| title = Iowa State University Museums Brunnier Art Museum online| access-date = March 11, 2011| archive-date = February 25, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110225151246/http://www.museums.iastate.edu/Brunnier.htm| url-status = live}}</ref> Founded in 1975, the museum is named after its benefactors, Iowa State alumnus Henry J. Brunnier and his wife Ann. The decorative arts collection they donated, called the Brunnier Collection, is extensive, consisting of ceramics, glass, dolls, ivory, jade, and enameled metals.

Other fine and decorative art objects from the University Art Collection include prints, paintings, sculptures, textiles, carpets, wood objects, lacquered pieces, silver, and furniture. About eight to 12 annual changing exhibitions and permanent collection exhibitions provide educational opportunities.  Lectures, receptions, conferences, university classes, panel discussions, gallery walks, and gallery talks are presented to assist with further interpretation of objects.