Marjorie Barrick Museum Reopens at UNLV
The campus gallery is once again welcoming the public following a four-month closure for building repairs.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Fine Art
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Visitors to UNLV can once again tour the Marjorie Barrick Museum, which reopened its doors following a four-month closure for facility repairs. The museum launched four new exhibitions as part of the recent UNLV ArtWalk.
Why it matters
The closure was necessary to address structural issues, including critical roof repairs, at the historic building that previously served as the university gym. Regular upkeep is vital to maintaining the space that has served the community for four decades.
The facility was shuttered for four months to complete building repairs, ending a 40-year period of continuous community service. The museum is currently hosting four new exhibitions.
The players
Marjorie Barrick Museum
A cultural institution located on the UNLV campus that serves Southern Nevada.
UNLV
The university hosting the museum and the recent ArtWalk event.
The details
Staff at the UNLV facility completed essential structural work, most notably fixing the roof, during the four-month project. The gallery reopened to the public on October 23, 2026, alongside the school's ArtWalk event. Visitors can view the current slate of exhibitions through the end of the school year.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: The museum reopened to the public.
End of the school year: The current exhibitions are scheduled to close.
Beyond the Strip
The museum continues its tradition of documenting regional history, including past labor movements like the 1990s Culinary Union protests. These new exhibitions extend the institution's commitment to exploring social change in Nevada.
You can visit the museum again on the UNLV campus during regular operating hours. The current exhibition schedule runs until the end of the school year.
The takeaway
The museum is back open and currently running a full slate of new shows. Check the official university calendar to track the specific end date for these exhibits as the school year progresses.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural programming in our Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Public Radio.
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