Current Exhibitions

 

Rural America

September 2, 2025 – September 26, 2026
Works from the museum’s collection depict life in rural America, highlighting both the challenges rural communities face as well as the unique qualities that sustain them. These primarily historical images offer a lens through which to consider the struggles and strengths of today’s rural communities. The exhibition will be in two parts.

Kansas Triennial 25/26

August 5, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Rooted in the Beach Museum’s deep commitment to the region, this new signature exhibition—happening every three years—showcases the diverse and dynamic voices of artists who call Kansas home. The exhibition series invites us to reflect on Kansas’ spirit of growth and transformation, where the energy of place meets a culture of forward-thinking expression. The 2025 inaugural installation features works by Mona Cliff, Mark Cowardin, Poppy DeltaDawn, and Ann Resnick.

In Bloom

February 25 – November 15, 2025
Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the K-State Gardens with floral selections in the museum’s collection. This exhibition is also our annual collaboration with the Manhattan Public Library’s summer reading program. The American Library Association has chosen the theme “Color Our World,” and we promise a riot of color!

2025-2026 K-State Common Work of Art

Each year, the K-State Book Network selects a common reading for first year students to provide a shared intellectual experience. The 2025 K-State First Book is Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, who served as U.S. Surgeon General in 2015-2017 and 2021-2025. To complement this selection the Beach Museum of Art presents Carol Pylant’s No Masters, the 2025 Common Work of Art. Pylant has said that the work invites viewers to consider “the psychology of the place and the relationship between the individuals.”

Collection Galleries

Ongoing with new selections
Featured works are curated from the 12,000+ objects in the museum collection—from historical through contemporary work in a wide range of media—focused on the art of Kansas and the region. Visit the galleries and make discoveries that matter to you!