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

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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Little Theatre

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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Ashby-Hodge Gallery

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

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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