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Museums Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA

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    400 Worrell Drive
    Charlottesville, VA 22911
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    434-244-0234
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The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection is the largest collection of Indigenous Australian art outside Australia, and comprises over 2000 objects and paintings created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from different regions of Australia. Visiting the Kluge-Ruhe is a terrific opportunity to learn about a different culture and see world class art in our historic house setting on a hill with gorgeous views of Charlottesville. Scavenger hunts are available for kids. The museum exhibits works from our permanent collection while also hosting special exhibitions in the rotating gallery.

We have re-opened with extensive Covid precautions. Free, but reservations are required for your group of between 1- 8 people. This reservation allows you 30 minutes to have the entire museum to yourself!

Website:  www.kluge-ruhe.org

Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday 10:30am-4:30pm, Thursday 10:30am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday, 1 – 5 pm

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Last Updated: 09/17/2020

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