Campus Attractions
CMU's 100-acre main campus in Fayette offers an idyllic college setting. With majestic shade trees surrounding beautiful iconic buildings of brick and stone, our picturesque campus has been designated as a National Historic District. When visiting CMU, we invite you to stroll our scenic grounds and stop by any of the various attractions on campus.
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The Eagle Store
The Eagle Store is the place for all things CMU – from T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps to mugs, decals and textbooks.
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Swinney Conservatory of Music
The Swinney Conservatory has a long tradition of excellence in music. Students, faculty, and guest artists perform often on campus with a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and other performances.
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The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre is a vital part of CMU's campus life and culture. The 209-seat proscenium house hosts theatrical productions throughout the year – from student plays and musicals to visiting professional performances.
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The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art
The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art is the artistic jewel on CMU's campus. Located in the renovated Classic Hall, the Gallery features a collection of works by noted American artists as well as touring exhibitions by visiting artists.
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Morrison Observatory
For more than 140 years stargazers have viewed the night sky from the Morrison Observatory, with its carefully preserved, iconic 12-inch Clark refracting telescope.
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Central Museum of History
The third oldest museum in Missouri, The museum features artifacts of the Civil War and 19th-century life as well as an extensive natural history collection.
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