Harvard Art Museums

Tuesday, October 22
Open 10am–5pm
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Closed on major holidays

Admission

Admission is free to all visitors every day. Please check in at the Visitor Services desk upon arrival to allow us to share information about special exhibitions, gallery tours, programs, and other amenities available to ensure that you have a great visit!

Free admission is made possible by a generous contribution from the Estate of David Rockefeller and support from the Office of the President at Harvard University.

Just steps away from Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world! Enjoy the many amenities that greet you upon entering the museums' expansive and beautifully restored Calderwood Courtyard on the first floor. From there, grab a coffee or snack in Jenny's Cafe or browse the many unique gifts in the museum shop before exploring over 50 galleries of art across three floors.

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to creating an environment that fosters inclusion and belonging. Please join us in ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed and respected.

Happening next

Date	Event
10/22	Art Study Center Seminar: Gray Area—Ethical Considerations in the Early Collecting of Asian Art at Harvard [AT CAPACITY]
10/22	Gallery Talk: Muralism on Paper—José Clemente Orozco and Jean Charlot
10/22	Partners Event: Reception and Exhibition Tour of Made in Germany?
10/23	Gallery Talk: The Beginnings of Art History at Harvard
10/24	Exhibition Tour: Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation

A visitor sits on a bench in front of a large painting with swooping abstract lines in gray, green, and blue. Another visitor looks on in the blurred foreground.

Know Before You Go

Let us help you plan your visit.

A view of the red brick facade of the Harvard Art Museums from inside Harvard Yard.

Getting Here

Just outside Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums are conveniently located. Here are several ways you can reach us.

A view of the wood and stone facade and glass roof of the Harvard Art Museums from Cambridge street.

Accessibility

The Harvard Art Museums support the university’s efforts to ensure an accessible and welcoming environment for all visitors. Learn more about the resources we offer for your visit.

A bronze statue of a nude female form with visitors looking at paintings in the background.

On View Now

Getting excited for your visit? Our galleries are often changing. Take a sneak peek at what’s on view.