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Tours

Specialized Focus Tours (for adults)

Cultural Discovery Tours (for K-12 students)

The following tours are available for groups of at least 10 or more by reservation only according to scheduling availability. Tours are 45 minutes in length. Schedule at least two weeks in advance. Request tours HERE. 

Fees:

Students (K5-12): educational discounts are available

Adults (College age and above): $5 per person

Note: There is a non-refundable reservation fee to book your tour.

 

Who Needs Shakespeare?

Gustafson Fine Arts Center, campus of Bob Jones University

For adults and students (6th-12th grade)

In a world of Broadway, YouTube, and Netflix who needs Shakespeare? The simple answer, of course, is we do! Simplicity aside, however, there is no writer past or present whose plots and characters more powerfully illuminate the human condition. Political intrigue, treachery, hypocrisy, selfless heroism, nobility, and beauty—are all poignantly framed and astonishingly “contemporary” (ripped from the headlines of a 24-hour news cycle). We need Shakespeare because in a culture numbed by constant distractions and irrelevant “noise,” he reminds us of our place in the world and our potential for good—or evil.

Request tour HERE or call for more information: (864) 770-1331

 

FREE Public Tour: Shakespeare Exhibition

Gustafson Fine Arts Center, campus of Bob Jones University

Join M&G’s Director of Education, Donnalynn Hess for a FREE guided tour through M&G’s focus exhibition, Who Needs Shakespeare? on Thursday, April 23 at 2PM–the day of Shakespeare’s birth and death. You’ll discover insights into the bard’s plots and characters through clever symbolism in paintings and engravings. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Register HERE.

 

Benjamin West: The Father of American Painting

War Memorial Chapel, campus of Bob Jones University

For adults and students (3rd-12th grade)

From an aspiring artist in rural Pennsylvania plucking the hairs of his cat’s tail for a home-made paintbrush to working as History Painter to the King of England during the Revolutionary War, Benjamin West led a remarkable life of influence, and his paintings detail his story of amazing opportunities! Tour this monumental collection of paintings commissioned by King George III and discover their significance in history.

Request tour HERE or call for more information: (864) 770-1331

 

FREE Public Tour: Benjamin West Collection

War Memorial Chapel, campus of Bob Jones University

On Good Friday, April 3 from 3-4PM, join M&G Executive Director, Erin Jones for a guided tour of Benjamin West’s monumental royal painting commission, The Progress of Revealed Religion. The tour is free, open to the public, and will conclude in time for guests to attend the 4:30PM Living Gallery program. There is no need to register.

 

 

Living Gallery 2026

 

Join Greenville’s leading Easter tradition–attend the annual Living Gallery!

The program varies from year to year. So, come and be challenged and inspired by the drama, uplifting music, and life-size re-creations of great masterpieces (with live models) that make up the Living Gallery, an annual Upstate Easter tradition since 1998.

Behold Your King

What may it cost us to claim Christ as our King? What may we gain if we do? Living Gallery 2026 combines original drama, music, and breathtaking portrayals of classic works of art to celebrate the story of Jesus. The program recreates works such as Max Greiner’s Divine Servant, a Rembrandt etching, M&G’s Christ and the Samaritan Woman by Francois de Troy, and da Vinci’s Last Supper.

Location: Rodeheaver Auditorium, campus of Bob Jones University

Parking: Parking is available on the campus of Bob Jones University.

Performance Times: 

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30 and 7:30PM

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:30 and 7:30PM

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 and 4:30PM

 

Living Gallery Tickets:

Adults & Teens: $20 (+fees) and Children (Ages 6-12): $18 (+fees)

  • Tickets are on sale at Programs & Productions, in the lobby of Rodeheaver Auditorium, campus of Bob Jones University
  • Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 12PM to 5PM
  • You may purchase tickets HERE.
  • Call (864) 770-1372, Monday-Friday, 12PM to 5PM
  • Children must be 6 years or older to attend.
  • Learn more about the program HERE.

 

FREE Public Tour: Benjamin West Collection

War Memorial Chapel, campus of Bob Jones University

On Good Friday, April 3 from 3-4PM, join M&G Executive Director, Erin Jones for a guided tour of Benjamin West’s monumental royal painting commission, The Progress of Revealed Religion. The tour is free, open to the public, and will conclude in time for guests to attend the 4:30PM Living Gallery program. There is no need to register.

 

M&G Scavenger Hunt for Kids (K5-8th grade): The Easter Story in Art

Available February 9–April 4, Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM

To celebrate Easter, families are invited to begin at the Welcome Center for a campus search of special art objects related to the Biblical Easter story–all from M&G’s collection. This self-guided, informative activity (40-55 minutes long) is designed to captivate your child’s imagination and expose them to the life and times of artisans from the past. Return to the Welcome Center with your finished worksheet for a free prize! This M&G activity is FREE.

 

Bringing a church group?

Schedule a tour to see selections of M&G’s Collection here.

Want to see works from M&G’s Collection?

See the campus locations displaying selections here.

Wish to enjoy something thoughtful about Easter at home?

View a selection of videos featuring Easter-themed works in the Collection here.

 

ArtBreak 2025-2026: Lunch & Lecture Program

 

 

ArtBreak: The Mysterious World of Old Masters

Whether you like delving into forensic evidence or prefer observing the patterns of human behavior these lectures are designed to awaken the sleuth in you. Referencing M&G’s collection, we’ll explore some of the “mysteries” of the art world—from the creative to the criminal.

Presented by M&G members, Glenn and Joyce Bridges and with additional support from M&G members, Scott and Kathy Hoster.

Dates: 3rd Tuesdays at Noon, during academic year

Location: The Davis Room, Dixon-McKenzie Dining Common on the campus of Bob Jones University

Parking: reserved spaces will be available in M&G’s parking lot.

Note: AVI Fresh Catering will provide a Deli Bar with the following spread: sliced oven-roasted turkey, roasted beef, and ham, and tuna; a cheese and relish tray; a variety of baked breads and rolls, two green salads, chips, assorted cookies, and beverages.

Cost:

  • Member without lunch: FREE
  • Member with lunch: $17.00
  • Non-member without lunch: $6.00
  • Non-member with lunch:  $19.00

Registration: Click on the dates below to register.

 

Spring Lectures:

February 17: Gathering Clues

Conservation encompasses both the restoration and preservation of a collection. This week, conservator William P. Brown, a leader in the field of art preservation and an expert in the treatment of Old Master paintings, will share the artistic, creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills he uses in this fascinating “investigative” work.

March 17: What Lies Beneath

Register for lunch by Noon on Friday, March 6.

Why do artists abandon a work in progress, paint over a previous image or alter their original composition? The reasons are sometimes financial, artistic, political, or simply unknown. With a special focus on Florentine painter Andrea del Sarto, Dr. Nelda Damiano, the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art at the Georgia Museum of Art, will look at what has been uncovered about his artistic process and what remains a mystery.

April 21: Art of the Con vs. Art as Business

Register for lunch by Noon on Friday, April 10.

Forgery is a process, not just of imitation, but of deception. It’s in the art of the con—the ability to manipulate others for personal and material gain. This week, M&G Director of Education Donnalynn Hess and Executive Director Erin Jones will zero in on several of the 20th-century’s most notorious forgers. We’ll also explore how the business of art serves not only to authenticate the legitimate value of a masterwork but also to unmask “the art of the con.”

Collection on View

View Works from the Museum & Gallery Collection

While the Museum & Gallery is closed to the public and unable to offer public viewing hours, we continue removing the collection in preparation for moving to a new building and new location. Meanwhile, you can still see selected paintings and objects on display in the campus locations below. 

Please be aware, the University buildings will be closed for the holidays: Thanksgiving Break (November 22-30) and Christmas Break (December 20-January 11).

 

Gustafson Fine Arts Center: Atrium

Public Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM or by tour request

Who Needs Shakespeare?

In a world of Broadway, YouTube, and Netflix who needs Shakespeare? The simple answer, of course, is we do! Simplicity aside, however, there is no writer past or present whose plots and characters more powerfully illuminate the human condition. Political intrigue, treachery, hypocrisy, selfless heroism, nobility, and beauty—are all poignantly framed and astonishingly “contemporary” (ripped from the headlines of a 24-hour news cycle). We need Shakespeare because in a culture numbed by constant distractions and irrelevant “noise,” he reminds us of our place in the world and our potential for good—or evil.

A FREE guided tour of this exhibition is offered on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Learn more and register here.

 

War Memorial Chapel

Open only by appointment or tour request

The Benjamin West Collection

The seven, monumental paintings that hang in the War Memorial Chapel constitute the largest assemblage today of works from the Progress of Revealed Religion series commissioned by King George III to be painted by Benjamin West, the father of American painting.

A FREE guided tour of this special collection is offered on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. To learn more visit here.

 

Mack Library

Public Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM

Objects of Beauty & Contemplation

View several Medieval and Renaissance objects from M&G’s collection, including a 16th-century Antiphonary, a 15th-century keepsake box made of bone, and more!

 

Rodeheaver Auditorium: Atrium Lobby

Public Hours: Monday-Friday, Noon-5 PM

Living Gallery Display

Beginning January 2026, a few select M&G objects from the Medieval and Renaissance eras and the 19th-century will be displayed in support of the themes presented in Living Gallery 2026. Discover the standard imagery found in the subject of the Lamentation, gain insight into Rembrandt’s use of light and shadow, and admire a sculptor’s skill of carving hardstone into a tender likeness.

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