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Tuesday, October 29
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
Midday Organ Recital: Andrew Sheranian
Gallery Talk: Graven Images—Symbolism of Life and Death on Early American Graves
Harvard Art Museums at Night
First/Hand Fridays for Harvard Students—Exploring Matisse’s Modernist Art
Spotlight Tour: Fabrics of Art, with Varya Lyapneva ’26
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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.

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On View Now

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

Museum visitors gather in the Calderwood Courtyard at night and engage in covnersation.

Harvard Art Museums at Night

Join us the last Thursday evening of each month for free admission, music, food and drink, art experiences, and more!

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Beyond the Galleries

Wander through our shop, enjoy seasonal fare at our cafe, unwind in the Calderwood Courtyard, make an appointment to get up close to works of art, and more.

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Special Event Rentals

Our venue will make your special event truly unforgettable. We can provide the ultimate setting for your wedding, dinner, cocktail party, conference, or reception.