The Hood Museum, recognized for seamlessly integrating its collections into the Dartmouth educational experience, is undergoing an ambitious renovation and expansion project designed to address space limitations for its programs and collections.
The renovation and expansion will increase floor size by 50 percent and triple student classroom visits to more than 6,000 a year, and most importantly, ensure that the museum fulfills its mission to create a learning environment that fosters transformative educational encounters with art for everyone. Construction will last through the start of winter term 2018. The museum is expected to re-open in 2019.
Stop by the Hood’s expansion information hub, located in the former Hood Museum Store, or check out the museum’s expansion website.
What is Happening
- The foundation walls along the north and west sides of the museum have to be demolished carefully as the waterproofing applied on them tested positive for a low quantity of asbestos-containing material. For any concerns regarding the removal of this material, please contact EH&S at 6-1797.
- Excavation of the Hood Courtyard continues.
- Installation of the earth retention wall along the west side of the Hood Courtyard will continue.
What to Expect
- Regular weekday work will begin at 7:00 a.m.
- By its nature, demolition will be noisy. All noisy work will stop at 4:00 p.m.
- Activity around the Hood Museum has increased. Be aware of vehicles leaving and entering the construction site through marked gates.
- For those traveling between East Wheelock Street and Lebanon Street, pedestrians are directed through the Hopkins Center, while bicyclists are directed to use Crosby Street. See a detour map.
Need More Information?
Visit the PDC website for more information. To share comments or questions, please call or email Aparna Bapu at (603) 646-0530.