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Nasher Museum of Art, Durham, NC

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Nasher Museum of Art

University art museum on the Duke campus in Durham offering free general admission.

2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27705 · Durham, NC

About Nasher Museum of Art

The Nasher Museum of Art is the art museum of Duke University, located on the university campus in Durham, North Carolina. The museum rotates a range of exhibitions covering contemporary and historical art, and it hosts public programs, tours, and community events. General admission is free every day, supported by donations to the museum.

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  • #contemporary art

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