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An installation of postwar collection highlights in the Hood’s new Northeast Gallery. Photograph © Michael Moran.

Winter 2019 Quarterly

Read the latest museum news.

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The museum is closed for scheduled building maintenance March 11–26.

  • An installation of global ancient and premodern art in the newly renovated Kim Gallery, with an installation of traditional African art in the Albright Gallery beyond. Photograph © Michael Moran. Courtesy of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth.

    LEFT An installation of global ancient and premodern art in the newly renovated Kim Gallery, with an installation of traditional African art in the Albright Gallery beyond. Photograph © Michael Moran.

  • Photo by Robert Gill. © Trustees of Dartmouth College.

    LEFT The Hood Museum of Art. Photo by Robert Gill.

  • Looking across the renovated second-floor galleries in the Hood Museum of Art, featuring installations of contemporary African art, Melanesian art, and contemporary Aboriginal Australian art. Photograph © Michael Moran.

    LEFT Looking across the renovated second-floor galleries in the Hood Museum of Art, featuring installations of contemporary African art, Melanesian art, and contemporary Aboriginal Australian art. Photograph © Michael Moran.

  • An installation of Japanese prints in the new Class of 1967 Gallery at the foot of the stairs in the renovated museum. © Michael Moran.

    LEFT An installation of Japanese prints in the new Class of 1967 Gallery at the foot of the stairs in the renovated museum. © Michael Moran.

  • The installation titled The Expanded Universe of Postwar Art in the new northeast gallery of the Hood Museum of Art. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT The installation titled The Expanded Universe of Postwar Art in the new northeast gallery of the Hood Museum of Art. Photo by Rob Strong. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Hood Museum of Art is closed for scheduled building maintenance March 11–26. Normal hours of operation resume on March 27.

Hours and Location

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

Free and open to everyone.

Museum Resources for Your Visit

Download the 2019 museum guide.

Download a guide to public art on campus.

Upcoming Events

Teacher Workshop

28 March, Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
The Art of Engagement
This interactive, full-day workshop provides a professional development opportunity for teachers interested in learning how to leverage the Hood’s resources to support their curricular goals. Hear about the Hood’s new thematic tours and sample strategies to promote learning across cultures and disciplines. Fee is $35, and registration is limited to 20. Please register by March 24. For more information, call (603) 646-1469.

Upcoming Hood Highlights Tours

Discover various works in the galleries through these guided tours. Meet at the Visitor Services desk in the Russo Atrium.

  • Saturday, April 13, 2:00–3:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 11, 2:00–3:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 25, 2:00–3:00 pm

Guided Group Tours

Guided group tours for community and school groups are available by appointment. Call 603-646-1469 for information.

Expansion Updates

Learn more about the expansion project.

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Campus, School, and Public Programs

We continue to offer programs and events for college students, regional schoolchildren, and adults and families.

Upcoming Events

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TEACHER WORKSHOP

Mar 28 09:00 - 03:00PM

HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Mar 30 02:00 - 03:00PM

HOOD AFTER 5

Apr 4 05:00 - 07:00PM

BUILDING EXPLORATION TOUR

Apr 5 06:00 - 07:00PM

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES

Apr 6 11:00 - 11:45AM

FAMILY WORKSHOP

Apr 6 02:00 - 04:00PM