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Loyola University Museum of Art

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Announcement

Due to the dynamic COVID-19 situation, LUMA is not currently hosting tours or visitor appointments. Check back to this page for the latest news on virtual collections and eventual reopening dates for in-person tours.

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  • LIVE STREAM CONCERT

    Lessons & Carols | Saturday, 12/5 | 7:30pm CT | FREE

    This December, you're invited to celebrate the season with Loyola University Chicago at our annual concert, Lessons & Carols featuring images of LUMA's crèche collection. Part liturgical service and part choir concert, Lessons & Carols brings our community together each year to embrace gratitude and prepare to enter the new year with hope in our hearts. The service will include a series of scripture readings and liturgical music sung by Loyola’s choral ensembles: Chamber Choir, Schola Cantorum, University Chorale, and Women's Chorus. Unlike past years, the concert will take place virtually via YouTube live stream and there is no admission fee or ticket required to attend.WATCH

  • LUMA is Celebrating 101 Years of Sister Jean!

    Check out a slideshow of birthday wishes left by members of the Loyola University Chicago community and a special message from us. GALLERY

  • WTTW News visited the D’Arcy Collection at LUMA

    Chicago Tonight is doing a series of virtual tours to share the unique collections of locals museums with viewers that are staying safe at home. LUMA was featured in the series with the Martin D’Arcy, S.J. Collection taking the spotlight. Key collection pieces were shown in the video and if you would like to learn more about them click on the following link. Martin D’Arcy, S.J. Collection

  • Winter Clearance Sale: February 19th - March 1st

    Stop by LUMA to shop the museum shop at discounted prices! All sales are final. The shop will be open on: Wednesdays (4-7pm), Thursdays & Fridays (11am-2pm), and Saturdays & Sundays (10am-2pm). Questions? Contact us at 312.915.7600 or at luma@luc.edu.

  • LUMA is nominated for Best Religious Museum

    USA TODAY's 2020 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards have selected LUMA as a contender for Best Religious Museum. Voting ends Monday, Feburary 17th and the winners will be announced on 10Best on Friday, Feburary 28th. A person can vote once a day for the run of the contest. Vote here: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-religious-museum/.

  • 50 Years of the Martin D'Arcy Collection at LUMA

    In 2019 LUMA celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the finest collections of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art in the Midwest! If you would like to view the Martin D'Arcy, S.J. Collection, please contact us at 312.915.7600 or luma@luc.edu.

  • Lunch with the Saints

    LUMA hosted “Lunch with the Saints” as part of its Saint Exhibit on Friday, November 1, 2019. This event featured speakers Father Jerome Overbeck, Dr. Michael Murphy, and artist David Csicsko.

  • Ellen Rontal: I Have a Name

    An intimate portrait series of Chicago's homeless was featured at LUMA on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2019