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Harvard Art Museums

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Die Harvard Art Museums vereinen drei traditionsreiche Institutionen unter einem gemeinsamen Dach in Cambridge: das Fogg Museum mit seinen herausragenden Beständen europäischer und amerikanischer Kunst, das Busch-Reisinger Museum, das sich der Kunst des deutschsprachigen Raums widmet, und das Arthur M. Sackler Museum mit Sammlungen aus dem asiatischen, mediterranen und islamischen Raum. Bei der Neugestaltung durch Renzo Piano im Jahr 2014 wurde der neogeorgianische Bau von 1927 mit einer gläsernen Dachlaterne versehen, die das Tageslicht über sechs Etagen hinweg bis in den von Travertinbögen gesäumten Calderwood Courtyard lenkt. Die Gesamtbestände umfassen rund 250.000 Werke – von Van Goghs „Selbstbildnis, Paul Gauguin gewidmet“ und den Impressionisten der Wertheim-Sammlung bis hin zu antiken Bronzen und chinesischen Jaden. Studiengalerien und verglaste Restaurierungsateliers ergänzen die Ausstellungsräume, und der Eintritt ist seit Juni 2023 für alle Gäste kostenlos.

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32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Nearest station: Harvard (MBTA Red Line) — about a 5-minute walk

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Admission is free to all visitors every day; the museums dropped all admission charges in June 2023.

Nearby

Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

ArchitectureFree1 min walk

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

History5 min walk

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Children6 min walk

MIT List Visual Arts Center

DesignFree32 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Harvard Art Museums free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Harvard Art Museums is free. Admission is free to all visitors every day; the museums dropped all admission charges in June 2023.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Harvard Art Museums?
Harvard Art Museums is open Open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Mondays. Open late until 9pm on the last Thursday of each month (Harvard Art Museums At Night, holidays permitting). Closed 11 Nov (Veterans Day), 26 Nov (Thanksgiving) and 24–25 Dec 2026, and 1 Jan 2027; early closing at 4pm on 23 Oct 2026 and at 3pm on 31 Dec 2026. Closed 19–22 Jan 2027 for annual maintenance.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Harvard Art Museums?
Harvard Art Museums is located at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States, in the Harvard Square, Cambridge area of Boston. The nearest station is Harvard (MBTA Red Line) — about a 5-minute walk.
What can I see at Harvard Art Museums?
Drei Museen – das Fogg, das Busch-Reisinger und das Sackler – unter Renzo Pianos Glasdach, bei freiem Eintritt und nur wenige Schritte vom Harvard Square entfernt. Current highlights include Pınar Öğrenci: Glück auf in Deutschland, Wie wir nie waren: The American Professional Photographers Collection (The Way We Never Were: The American Professional Photographers Collection), Einführung in die Kunstgeschichte (Introduction to the History of Art).
Do I need to book Harvard Art Museums in advance?
Harvard Art Museums is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free to all visitors every day; the museums dropped all admission charges in June 2023.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Harvard Art Museums?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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