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Other Collections Around Campus

Atwater Kent Collection

Drexel University is stewarding the collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent, which closed in 2018. Visit the Atwater Kent Collection virtually.

Exhibitions

Current Exhibition

A Full Time Job

June 12 - December 13, 2024

Rincliffe Gallery

This exhibition shows the history of Westphal College from the early years of the Home Economics program to its push into art and design in the latter half of the 20th century to the college today. Curated by Priya Vaswani, Photography & Art History 2024.

Current Exhibition

Drexel Studies

October 11 - December 20, 2024

Peck Alumni Center Gallery

Exploring the artist's process and training, this exhibition displays the studies and copies made in order to refine an artist's skill and finished works. Curated by Ran Liu, Arts Management & Museum Leadership '24.


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Curator Pick of the Month

Oil painting on cavas with gilded frame

Title: Tea Brick
Artist: Unidentified
Creation Date: c. 1900 CE
Origin: China
Medium: Tea leaves

Discover the fascinating history of this Chinese Tea Brick, an artifact made from packed and compressed tea leaves. There is a mysterious symbol on one side of the tea brick, and the faded remnants of an old paper label on another corner. This object is also a piece of history, showing the dual role of tea as both a drink and a form of currency in Ancient China. The bricks were easily transportable, allowing traders to break off pieces to sell individually, or for tea preparation. So next time you enjoy a nice cup of tea on a chilly day, think about these clever traders who made it all possible!

Guest Curator: Niki Robertson, Arts Administration & Museum Leadership '24

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New and Conserved Pieces

NEW -
Celadon Dish
Our most recent gift is this ancient Chinese, green glazed stoneware dish carved with a lotus bud and leaf design, known as Yaozhou ware, from the Jin dynasty, 12th century, donated by Brian M. Salzberg, PhD. in 2021


CONSERVED -
Portrait of Ralph Kelly
Conserved last summer by Carole Abercauph, this portrait of Drexel benefactor Ralph Kelly has been returned to its home in Kelly Hall.

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Welcome to the Collection

Drexel University, initially Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, was founded on the belief that education should be both practical and cultural—and that art should be not only beautiful, but educational. On that principle, the Drexel Founding Collection—the University’s flagship collection of art—was founded alongside the University in 1891. Today, the Collection remains a resource for historically and culturally significant works of art as Drexel University pioneers a model for the modern, urban university.

Hours

AJ Drexel Picture Gallery: 

Mon. - Fri.: 3:30pm - 5pm

Tours by appointment.


Rincliffe Gallery:

Mon. - Fri.: 10am - 5pm


Peck Gallery: 

Tues. - Fri. 11am-3pm

Closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Galleries are free and open to the public.

Plan Your Visit