Museums
Fogg Reopening
After undergoing several years of construction, the Fogg Museum is expected to reopen in the fall of 2014. The reconstruction of the museum is part of a larger initiative to merge Harvard’s art collection into one building.
After Lengthy Wait, Harvard Art Museums Will Open Renovated Building in November
The reconstructed building, which expands total gallery space to 43,000 square feet, will include six levels of public space, a new glass roof, and new resources and spaces for teaching, exhibition, and research.
New Exhibit Explores History and Science of Human Dissection
A new exhibit in the Science Center showcases human body parts and historical objects related to the science of dissection and anatomy.
New Exhibit Remembers Passenger Pigeon 100 Years After Extinction
On Saturday, the Harvard Museum of Natural History opened a new exhibit to mark the 100th anniversary of Martha’s death and the extinction of the passenger pigeon.
Voorhies Assumes Director Position at the Carpenter Center
James Voorhies, who is an art historian, writer, and curator, will be responsible for developing and presenting exhibits and public programs at the Center.
The Monuments Men
During World War II, several Harvard affiliates served as Monuments Men: art professionals who fought against the Nazis’ attempts at destroying works of art, and strove to prevent cultural casualties from piling up alongside human ones. Who were these men? Why did they put their lives on the line? And how does their battle continue today?
35 Years After It Was Stolen, Authorities Return Chinese Vessel to Fogg
The censer, an approximately half-foot tall jade vessel for burning incense, was donated by Ernest B. Dane, Class of 1892, and his wife Helen P. Dane in 1942.
The Flyby Guide to Area Museums
Still on campus this Thanksgiving and looking for something to do? Boston has one of the best collections of museums in the country (if not the world!) thanks to its rich history and comfortable perch as a major academic and cultural center. Since the days ahead hold no looming midterms or p-set due dates, try spending time at one of these 14 museums for a change of pace.
Thoreau's Maine Woods
Scot Miller discusses his jouney of photographing the northern Maine woods for seven years in tribute to Henry David Thoreau’s “The Maine Woods” . His finished gallery will be on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
History Professor Discusses Evolution of "Time Reckoning"
History professor Daniel L. Smail discussed his research on the measurement and importance of time throughout history in a lecture entitled “Time Reckonings” Thursday night at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Harvard Semitic Museum To Undergo New Changes
Under the leadership of new director, professor Peter Der Manuelian, and with the support of a new umbrella organization, Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, the Harvard Semitic Museum is set to launch an array of both structural and exhibitional developments in the coming years.
Multimedia Feature: Controversial Collecting in Harvard's Museums
With pieces from around the world in their collections, Harvard's museums negotiate what artifacts they rightfully hold and should put on display.
Gift Adds 300 Works of Japanese Art to Harvard Art Museums
The Harvard Art Museums will add about 300 works of Japanese art to its collections thanks to a gift from retired bio-organic chemistry professor and businessman Robert Feinberg ’61 and his wife Betsy, the Museums announced in a press release on Tuesday.
Harvard Today: Oct. 4, 2013
It’s the first weekend of October after a week that felt like anything but fall. Make the most of what is mostly still nice weather with a picnic—or at least by studying for those midterms outdoors.
Art Museums Magazine Goes Digital
Awaiting the re-opening of Harvard’s Fogg Museum in 2014, Harvard recently launched a digital version of its Art Museums magazine, “Index,” to provide users with updates on the renovation as well as unique daily content.
Sackler Museum with cars
Cars drive past the busy geometric entrance of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum on Wednesday afternoon.
Sackler Building Faces Uncertain Future
As the final phase of the Harvard Art Museums renovation nears completion, the currently-closed Arthur M. Sackler Museum building faces an uncertain future.
Sackler Museum building
Students and members of the community create a lively atmosphere in and around the geometric entrance of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.
Fogg Museum Construction Nears Completion
The museum will open to visitors in the fall of 2014 after six years of construction.