Traveling Trunks

The University of Mississippi Museum is committed to sharing its collections and special exhibitions with learners of all ages—extending beyond the walls of the museum. At the heart of both the Museum’s and University’s mission is a dedication to engaging new audiences through innovative, accessible education.

Current Traveling Trunks:

1. African Art

Explore the rich cultures of West Africa through masks, storytelling, and hands-on art activities inspired by the Museum’s collection of artifacts from the Western Sudan, Guinea Coast, and present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2. Ancient Greece

Dive into ancient Greece and Rome! Learn about mythology, history, and art while discovering how these civilizations shaped the world we live in today.

3. Chinese Art

Discover over 5,000 years of Chinese history, art, and innovation through hands-on activities and lessons inspired by the Museum’s traveling exhibits on Chinese ceramics and culture.

4. Folk Art

Explore Southern folk art through quilts, pottery, carvings, and paintings, learning about the artists’ personal stories, community, and cultural traditions.

5. Low Country Basket Weaving

Learn about the unique Gullah/Geechee culture of South Carolina and Georgia through basket weaving, folktales, music, and hands-on activities that celebrate their African heritage and traditions.

6. Native Americans of Mississippi

Explore the history of Mississippi’s earliest peoples—from Paleoindian hunter-gatherers to the complex Mississippian societies—through hands-on activities that highlight agriculture, pottery, and mound-building traditions.

7. Theora Hamblett

Discover the whimsical landscapes and vivid trees of Mississippi artist Theora Hamblett, whose paintings capture childhood memories, farm life, and personal visions through a unique and colorful style.

8. Walter Anderson

Dive into the Gulf Coast world of Walter Anderson, exploring his nature-inspired drawings, prints, and pottery that celebrate the movement, color, and beauty of the natural world.

9. M.B. Mayfield

Learn about Mississippi folk artist M.B. Mayfield, whose memory-filled paintings depict African American community life, landscapes, and personal experiences from childhood to adulthood.

10. Faulkner’s Rowan Oak (High School)

Step into the life and works of William Faulkner, exploring his historic Oxford home, literary achievements, and the stories that shaped his view of the South.