Established in 1988 and located on the lower level of the B. Davis Schwartz Library, the museum holds temporary exhibitions year around that span from antiquity to contemporary art.
The museum's activities include family days, lectures, performances and education programs for school groups.
[2] In November 2017, it held its first exhibit in its new location in the B. Davis Schwartz Library, based on 'Abstract Expressionism Behind the Iron Curtain.'
In 2014, it was renamed to Steinberg Museum of Art at Hillwood, in homage to the University's retiring president, Dr. David J.
[4] In September 2016, the schools bookstore moved into its original location,[5] which led to the reconstruction of the museum at the B. Davis Schwartz Library in April 2017.