Learn more about the Year of the Eggheads campaign, shop the Arneson Egghead Collection and explore the arts on campus at UC Davis Eggheads.
Hatched: The Making of Robert Arneson’s Eggheads
Now extended! On view through June 30
Did you ever wonder where the Eggheads originated? Visit this special lobby display showcasing early models of Robert Arneson’s iconic sculptures. Most of these models, known as maquettes, have never been shown before. A visual display of photos and stories submitted by Aggies about their memories and moments with the sculptures will accompany the Egghead models.
Curated by Ginny Duncan, curatorial assistant
Eggheads Walking Tours
Saturdays and Sundays in May
Tours start at 1 and 3 PM
Meet at the museum
Free; offered on a first-come, first-served basis
In celebration of the Eggheads’ 30th anniversary, the museum is offering walking tours of the iconic sculptures every Saturday and Sunday in May. Registration is limited to 20 people per tour with on-site signup beginning at 12:30 p.m. for the 1 p.m. tour and 2:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m. tour. Tours require walking approximately 1.5 miles.
Start with a visit to Hatched: The Making of Robert Arneson’s Eggheads, our pop-up display of Egghead maquettes in the museum lobby, and then visit the five Egghead locations across campus. You’ll hear Egghead lore and learn about how and why Arneson created these iconic sculptures and how we care for them today.
Image credit: Robert Arneson, Model for "Book Head," 1991. Glazed ceramic, 3 ½ x 5 ¼ x 4 in. Estate of Robert Arneson. Robert Arneson, Model for "Egghead," 1991. Glazed ceramic, 5 x 3 x 3 ½ in. Estate of Robert Arneson.
Eggheads Museum Pop-Up Shop
12–5 PM Monday, Thursday and Friday
11–4 PM Saturday and Sunday
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Shop UC Davis’ new Robert Arneson Collection limited-edition apparel, home accessories and more at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Once items sell out, they will not be reproduced. Don’t miss out, shop now!
Unexpected Legends Docuseries
As part of the celebration, this documentary tells the tale of the UC Davis art department — from its founding artists to the present faculty and students who follow in the founders' footsteps. The first-generation artists built their community in the ceramics building known as TB 9, or Temporary Building 9, and ignited an art revolution.