The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) is Ball State University’s art museum, occupying most of the Fine Arts Building at Riverside Avenue and Warwick Road in the heart of campus in Muncie. Founded in 1936 as the Ball State Museum of Art, it was renamed in 2011 for David T. Owsley, grandson of Frank C. Ball, who donated more than 2,300 works. The collection now holds nearly 11,000 objects spanning most periods and regions (XHBT).
More than 1,000 works are on display at any given time (FindGlocal). Visitors enter from Riverside Avenue and climb a decorative staircase, or take an elevator, to the main level (Ball State University). The galleries move from European paintings and prints to sculpture, modern art, and works from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. That range rewards anyone who wants a global survey without leaving Indiana.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday hours run Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (FindGlocal). Confirm weekend hours and admission details on the official site before you go. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit, since classes and campus events bring more foot traffic in the afternoon. You can also enter on the building’s south side. Plan around the academic calendar, because campus parking tightens during the semester. For research questions, email [email protected] (DOMA Insider).
