Mission Statement

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) Galleries, comprised of the Ridderhof Martin Gallery and the duPont Gallery, are dedicated to advancing the educational goals of the University through the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art in accordance with the highest professional museum standards.  While the primary mission is to promote and enhance student awareness and understanding of the visual arts, the UMW Galleries also serve as a significant academic resource contributing to the intellectual and cultural enrichment of the entire University community, the local community and, in a broader sense, the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The museum belongs to the American Association of Museums, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Virginia Association of Museums.