University Museums is home to a growing collection of over 21,000 artworks and items spanning centuries, and representing a variety of cultures. 

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We're committed to providing access to our collection to students, faculty, and our community. Find images and information for many objects in our collections database to support your research and curriculum.

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Please note: only some of our collections are currently available online. In particular, collections under review for repatriation or cultural sensitivity are not viewable. We encourage community leaders interested in learning what other items from their community are housed in our collections to get in touch.

More About the Collection

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Picker Collection

The Picker Collection is home to nearly 11,000 artworks from around the world, with traditional strengths in twentieth-century European and American art. We are continually growing our collection of twenty-first century art, focusing on women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ artists, in addition to collecting more works by local and regional artists.

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Longyear Collection

The Longyear collection was established as an important repository of Haudenosaunee materials. The collection has since expanded to include archaeological and ethnological cultural heritage materials from North America, Central and South America, Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. We are currently focusing on repatriation and cultural sensitivity efforts.

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Image and Research Requests

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Research Requests

Colgate faculty members and students may schedule an in-person viewing of an item or items from the collections.

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