Harvard Art Museums at Night

Join us for an evening of art, fun, food, and more! This event is free and open to everyone.This month’s installment is extra special, because we’ll be celebrating the opening of Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation

Gather with friends and mingle inside our Italian-inspired courtyard while taking in the smooth sounds from DJ C-Zone. Browse the museum shop and chat over a snack or drink for purchase from local vendors. The featured vendors are craft brewery favorite Night Shift Brewing, along with Petsi Pies and Mariposa Bakery. Catch short Spotlight Tours celebrating Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation featuring exhibition curators and two of the exhibition artists, Ngozi Schommers and Marc Brandenburg. Find out how you can win museum merch! Make art in the exhibition themed Materials Lab. Don’t miss the unique temporary tattoo activation by artist Marc Brandenburg, featuring designs inspired by his works in the exhibition. Meet the artist in person as he introduces his work. Also, sign up for free membership during the event and discover the great benefits it offers.

Spotlight Tour Times:
5:30pm, Guest Artist: Ngozi Schommers
6:00pm, Exhibition Introduction
6:30pm, Exhibition Introduction (repeat)
7:00pm, Exhibition Introduction (repeat)
7:30pm, Guest Artist: Marc Brandenburg
8:30pm, Exhibition Introduction (repeat)

And of course, wander the galleries to take in our world-class art collections—over 50 galleries to explore! Don’t forget to check out the current exhibitions.

Harvard Art Museums at Night takes place the last Thursday of every month (holidays permitting), from 5 to 9pm. Each night features a new mix of local talent and community partners to make this a festive occasion for all.

When arriving, enter via Quincy Street. In inclement weather, please use the Prescott entrance as it provides extra shelter. Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome. Please note that space may be limited due to capacity. Registration opens two weeks before the event.

Visit the museum website for the latest visitor policies and parking information. The Harvard Art Museums are now offering free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday.

WBUR is the media partner for Harvard Art Museums at Night. This event is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA).

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance.