Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
The only museum in the United States devoted specifically to Australian Aboriginal art, with rich collections of dot paintings and bark paintings.
Part of the University of Virginia, the museum holds about 2,000 works of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art, including Western Desert dot paintings, Arnhem Land bark paintings and woven works, which rank among the finest in the world. The galleries are in a small building on Pantops Mountain to the east of the city. Entry is free, and there are guided tours on Saturdays. The collection is small and can be seen in about an hour, making it a good stop for visitors interested in Aboriginal art.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00; Sun 13:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Monticello
- Michie Tavern
- Historic Downtown Mall
- James Monroe's Highland
- Carter Mountain Orchard
- The Fralin Museum of Art
- University of Virginia Academical Village & Rotunda
- Barboursville Vineyards & Ruins