Category Archives: Current Exhibits
Unseen Treasures of the Oliver Mansion
Leighton Gallery
This permanent exhibit located in the Leighton Gallery showcases items from the Oliver family’s estate that typically are not out for view in the mansion.
City and Campus: Rediscovering Lost Landmarks
Now – July 2026
Raclin Gallery
The landscape of the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College campuses as well as the city of South Bend has undergone significant transformation since its early history in the 19th century. While some buildings and landmarks remain, many have been lost to time due to neglect, disaster, or simply no longer fulfilling their original purpose. Today, only fragments of these lost structures survive – through stories, photographs, and memories.
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Now – July 12, 2026
Carroll Gallery
To many, the Great Lakes symbolize summer vacations, beach outings, kayaks, and cookouts. To those in the shipping industry, the history of malevolent storms, lost vessels, and lost lives reveals just how treacherous these inland seas can be.
Rockne: Life & Legacy
August 23, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Changing Gallery
Notre Dame football has captured America’s attention for over 100 years. Of all the great legends who coached or played on Notre Dame’s football field, none is as iconic as Knute Rockne.
