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Harvard Art Museums from Home

May 13, 2022
Index Magazine

Harvard Art Museums from Home

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We’re connecting you with our work and collections in exciting new ways, equal parts entertaining and informative. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter to keep up with all the latest!  

And while the museums are open to visitors, some events continue to be offered virtually—free to everyone! Learn more on our Visit page.

Programs

Check our online calendar for the full lineup, including online and in-person events.

Videos

Lectures and Artist Talks
Art Talks and Virtual Tours
Focus on Conservation
Family-Friendly Creature Features

Browse more of our video offerings on YouTube.

Podcast

A Closer Look: The Harvard Art Museums Podcast

Audio Tour

A History of Color: An Audio Tour of the Forbes Pigment Collection

Make and Create

Coloring German Expressionism
Coloring Ancient Egypt: An Activity Book for Kids of All Ages
Explore Sculpture at the Harvard Art Museums
Materials Lab at Home

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Multi-Layered: Louis Delsarte’s Color Separations
Building Community through Art
Brandywine: Inspiring Collaboration and Community

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