Architecture
Coming of Age
Just as expected, the gray wood stain on the facade of our recent addition has begun to take on a natural shade of silver—and we’re embracing that change.
In Focus: Lightbox Gallery
Innovative, experimental, and engaging—the Lightbox Gallery is a new model for interpretive museum technology in the 21st century.
In Focus: Somerville Research Facility
Our Somerville Research Facility is home to the museums’ archives and a part of our Art Study Center. It also offers storage for some of our collections and is the home of the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis, the Division of Communications, the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources...
Embracing Solar Energy
A new 29.61-kilowatt system of solar panels—94 in all—has been installed on the fourth-floor roof of the Harvard Art Museums.
Clean(ing) Breaks
At the Harvard Art Museums, dusting is no ordinary chore.
The Calderwood Courtyard
The Harvard Art Museums’ Calderwood Courtyard has long been a central artery for visitors, students, and the community. Learn more about this historic and dynamic setting.
A Courtyard for All
From concerts to weddings to art installations, the Calderwood Courtyard hardly ever sees a dull moment.
Guiding Light
Conservators have been studying where natural light flows into the museums, to discover optimal times for opening and closing protective shades. Article snippet: At least once a month, conservators use a handheld digital light reader to record the “lux,” or light levels, near individual works of ar...
The Inside View
The popularity of our architecture tour proves that visitors are still fascinated by the museums’ history and renovation. Article snippet: “I think people are excited to be inside this great building, and they’re just fascinated to learn more about it.”
A Tactile Experience
“Anatomy of the Harvard Art Museums,” which highlights the architecture and design of our new facility, is now available to visitors in a braille edition.