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Devon Mifflin '21 colored in the museum's north façade with colored pencils!

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  • Ursula von Rydingsvard, Wide Babelki Bowl, 2007, cedar. Gift of Margarit and Jens Jacobs; 2019.90. © Ursula von Rydingsvard. Photo by Brian Wagner.

    LEFT NEW PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION! On August 19, this new large-scale cedar sculpture by artist Ursula von Rydingsvard was installed on Dartmouth's campus. (Pictured: Ursula von Rydingsvard, Wide Babelki Bowl, 2007, cedar. Gift of Margarit and Jens Jacobs; 2019.90. © Ursula von Rydingsvard. Photo by Brian Wagner.)

  • Courtney Leonard's work "BREACH: Logbook 20 | NEBULOUS" installed in the stairway and Harteveldt gallery. Photo by Alison Palizzolo.

    LEFT Courtney Leonard's work BREACH: Logbook 20 | NEBULOUS installed in the north stairway and Harteveldt gallery. The installation will remain on view through August 2021. Photo by Alison Palizzolo.

  • Museum Educator Jamie Rosenfeld hosts a virtual storytime in the galleries program.

    LEFT Programming Continues! Pictured: Museum Educator Jamie Rosenfeld hosts a virtual Storytime in the Galleries.

  • "Form and Relation" installed in the Citrin and Engles Galleries. Works pictured from left to right: Ruben Olguin's "Songs of Our Fathers", Anita Field's "So Many Ways to Be Human", and Cannupa Hanska Luger's "Every One (#MMIWT Bead Project)".

    LEFT Form and Relation installed in the Citrin and Engles Galleries. Works pictured from left to right: Ruben Olguin's Songs of Our Fathers, Anita Field's So Many Ways to Be Human, and Cannupa Hanska Luger's Every One (#MMIWT Bead Project). Photo by Alison Palizzolo.

  • On June 11, 2020, participants grabbed some pencils, paper, and a favorite beverage for this virtual interactive drawing experience.

    LEFT On June 11, 2020, participants grabbed some pencils, paper, and a favorite beverage for this virtual interactive drawing experience. Visit our Stories & News section to watch and sketch on your own time at home!

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The museum has closed its galleries until further notice, and all in-person programming has been suspended.

During our closure, stay connected with us and #HoodMuseumFromHome!

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We are currently working on our winter calendar of virtual events and programs. Check back soon to see what's next!
 
In the meantime, learn about other ways you can stay connected and #HoodMuseumFromHome. You can also become a Friend of the Hood Museum (it's free!) and receive our monthly Hood Happenings e-newsletter.

Engage with Public Art this Fall

Download this walking tour and meander around the College on the Hill. Can you find any artworks that you did not notice before?

Learn more about what's on view, and read this article by Devon Mifflin '21 for a student's perspective on five ways you can enjoy public art on campus this fall. 

PLAY: Escape to the Outdoors, a fully digital escape room-style game featuring works of public art on Dartmouth's campus. Players will work through a series of challenges featuring puzzles, riddles, and hidden codes related to six outdoor sculptures. Along the way, players will learn about the extraordinary works of art that enliven Dartmouth's campus.

Gallery Hours (upon Reopening)

Wednesday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday–Friday, 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
6 East Wheelock Street
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-2808
hood.museum@dartmouth.edu

Free and open to everyone.

PLEASE NOTE

The Hood Museum of Art and Dartmouth are committed to the health and safety of everyone in our spaces. As a result, the museum has suspended all group and public programming until further notice.

Dartmouth is working closely with public health officials to monitor the coronavirus outbreak and is following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. More information on Dartmouth's response is located here.

Guided Group Tours

Guided group tours for community and school groups are available by appointment upon the reopening of the museum to public access. Call 603-646-1469 for information about the tours.

School groups click here.
Community groups click here.

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