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Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE Brookhaven, GA 30319 United States

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Oglethorpe University Virtual Tour

Are you considering oglethorpe take a virtual tour of the campus below..

A visit to Oglethorpe University is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

Do I Really Need to Take a Tour?

Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Oglethorpe.

Use the resources below to start your virtual tour.

Using the Map

Click and drag the little orange person to a location on the map. Locations with panoramas appear as blue lines or blue dots when moving the orange person. The blue dots are panoramic views that you may swivel. The blue lines are paths that you can navigate along.

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Admission & Hours

General admission is free!

Regular hours:

CLOSED Monday Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Accessibility

OUMA is committed to providing an equitable and accessible experience for all its patrons. Read more about the museum’s accessibility services.

Directions & Parking

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art 4484 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30319

To campus from I-85

Take Exit 89, North Druid Hills Road. Drive north about 2 miles to Peachtree Road and turn right (north). Drive about 1 mile on Peachtree. Oglethorpe University is on the left.

To campus from I-285

• Take Exit 31-A, Peachtree Industrial Blvd. South and go about 4 miles. The campus is on the right.
• Take Exit 29, Ashford-Dunwoody Road, and go south to the end. Turn right on Peachtree Road. The campus is on the right.

To the museum

Enter campus from Peachtree Road and continue straight through the traffic circle (second exit), keeping the baseball field to your left. Continue straight until you pass Robinson Hall on your right. Immediately after Robinson, make a right and park in the small parking lot directly behind Lowry Hall, where OUMA is located. Walk through the breezeway on the right between Lowry and Robinson and turn left to the quad. Enter Lowry (which also houses the Library) and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Note: ADA-accessible ramps are available along this route. Upon entering Lowry from the quad side, OUMA can be reached by taking the elevator located to the right.

Brookhaven/Oglethorpe University Station, then transfer to Bus 25 (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard).  Click here for the MARTA Mobility Guide.

Book a Tour

A guided tour can be arranged with two weeks’ notice prior to arrival. Please email us  to find out more about options for your tour and how to make the most of your visit to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Plan Your Event

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, located on the third floor of historic Lowry Hall, is a unique venue that can accommodate parties of various sizes. It has been the setting for weddings, receptions, lectures, musical performances, exhibitions, and corporate meetings and gatherings. The museum is comprised of three spaces — the Shelley and Donald Rubin Gallery, the Skylight Gallery, and the Center Gallery.  A single space or the entire venue is available for your unforgettable special event. Visit University Events to begin planning your event!

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Online Information Session

Held virtually one evening per month, info sessions include a short presentation about our programs, Q&A with admission counselors and academic advisors, and a virtual campus tour.

Individual Admission Counselor Meeting

Have questions about your individual situation? Schedule a virtual visit to chat with Oglethorpe’s Admission Officer for adult students. Choose a time slot from the calendar and we’ll follow up to confirm if you’d prefer a phone call or Zoom meeting.

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100-acre campus near marta and all major interstates.

Enjoy the small college experience with all the benefits of a big city.

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Finish your degree more quickly.

Our 8-week sessions allow you to attend full-time while concentrating on just two classes at a time.

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Arts at OU - Overview

Discover hidden gems behind the Arts at OU! As a student, the opportunities are endless. Whether you’re a curator of art or a lover of it, there’s much to enjoy.  Hear from current students about clubs and organizations, internships, partnerships with professional entities in the Atlanta area, and more.

I personally really enjoy Fine Arts here at Oglethorpe. I really like the music program because I don't feel they shun people away. They're very welcoming when it comes to including new people, even if they're not majors or minors. It's been wonderful being able to see a mixture of like people that are music scholars and people that are doing choir because they just really have a passion for it. One really big thing at Oglethorpe is that we do have our own university museum, the Albert Museum of Arts. It's really cool-- I have a lot of friends that are actually part of the museum, like curatorial study track and stuff like that. And with that, we got to see other museums in the Atlanta area. And also I really get to see the business side of what it means to be a curator, really an experience that I cannot even replicate. So I'm really happy I got to do that at Oglethorpe. At Oglethorpe, we have two major student led theatre organizations. We have the Student Theatre, which every semester they put on a production. This is where a student gets to write or direct or produce or do all three. The other organization is the improv group, and they travel occasionally to competitions-- and they travel to shows in the park. In terms of internships, especially with theater, we have a partnership with the Alliance Theatre. They take Oglethorpe students, as interns, and of course Actors Express, which is working with us right now for Heathers. It gives you the opportunity to work with professional directors or just professional actors as well. I really do appreciate that Oglethorpe is very supportive of my career. And I thank them for that.

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Alumni Weekend 2024 brings friends and classmates together

Alumni Weekend at Oglethorpe University drew more than 400 alumni to campus eager to reignite old connections and create new memories. From spirited gatherings to heartwarming reunions, the weekend was a testament to the enduring bond that ties Oglethorpe alumni together.

Enthusiastic alumni participants kicked off the weekend’s festivities during a luncheon with retired and current faculty and staff on Friday, April 19. The room buzzed with laughter and chatter, as alumni listened to a panel of current students, faculty and staff share their mentorship experiences. The fun on Friday continued into the evening with the 2024 Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony, honoring esteemed and dedicated alumni.

Alumni, family and friends cheer on players in the annual John P. Salamone ’86 Alumni Soccer Tournament.

The event-filled weekend included many opportunities to engage with the Oglethorpe community. Whether it was listening to President McClymond share her vision for the university, enjoying crafts and games during the Quadfest Family Picnic, ringing the Carillon bells, cheering on the Stormy Petrels baseball team, or participating in alumni basketball and soccer games, there was no shortage of ways to reconnect.

A new event on the schedule this year gave alumni a “Taste of Oglethorpe” as they learned about various offices on campus – Student Success , Career Development , Global Education , Athletics and more – and heard from students about their experiences, while sampling food and beverages at each location across campus. Alongside the new highlights, the longstanding tradition of the Golden Petrel Society Induction was held to officially celebrate the Class of 1974 on their 50th reunion.

Alumni reconnect during the Quadfest event.

Throughout these events, alumni shared stories, reminisced about their college days, and reconnected with friends and classmates. The energy on campus was high as alumni from various graduating classes came together, united by their shared experiences at Oglethorpe. From recent graduates to seasoned professionals, everyone found common ground in their shared love of the university.

“We had an amazing time returning to campus to celebrate our 10-year reunion,” said Clara Robertson ’14 . “From playing in the alumni soccer game, reuniting with friends at Stomp the Lawn, and our reunion party, it was a special weekend of reconnecting with friends and reminiscing on our time as students. Campus was just as warm and electric as it was 10 years ago. It always feels like home. Can’t wait for next year!”

As the sun set on Saturday evening, alumni gathered on the Quad and enjoyed lively music, great food, and meaningful conversations. Bonds were strengthened, friendships were rekindled, and new connections were forged – all while celebrating special reunions and cherished time on campus.

Ultimately, Alumni Weekend was a resounding success, leaving participants filled with warm memories and new connections. It was a testament to the enduring sense of community that defines the Oglethorpe experience—a community where lifelong friendships are formed, and memories are made to last a lifetime.

View more photos from Alumni Weekend events , including the Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony and the Golden Petrel celebration .