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The Harvard Art Museums are part of Harvard University and comprise three museums: the Fogg Museum (established in 1895), the Busch-Reisinger Museum (established in 1903), and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum (established in 1985) and four research centers: the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis (founded in 1958), the Center for the Technical Study of Modern Art (founded in 2002), the Harvard Art Museums Archives, and the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (founded in 1928). The three museums that constitute the Harvard Art Museums were initially integrated into a single institution under the name Harvard University Art Museums in 1983. The word "University" was dropped from the institutional name in 2008.The collections include approximately 250,000 objects in all media, ranging in date from antiquity to the present and originating in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.Renovation and expansionIn 2008, the Harvard Art Museums' historic building at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, was closed for a major renovation and expansion project. During the beginning phases of this project, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at 485 Broadway, Cambridge, displayed selected works from the collections of the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Sackler museums from September 13, 2008 through June 1, 2013.The renovated building at 32 Quincy Street unites the three museums in a single state-of-the-art facility designed by architect Renzo Piano, which increases gallery space by 40% and adds a glass, pyramidal roof. In a view of the front facade, the glass roof and other expansions are mostly concealed, largely preserving the original appearance of the building.

Address: 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Phone: (617) 495-9400
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02138


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM


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Reviews
Recently reopened following a long renovation, this museum is now a work of art in and of itself, graced by architect Renzo Piano's vision. Located across from Harvard Yard, this is a convenient stop for tourists. It is a teaching museum, and this is obvious on the top floors, so the first two floors are of most appeal to visitors. It has the largest Picasso collection in the Boston area.
7 years ago (26-01-2018)
The collection is really complete to be a University museum. In the standard of the best art museum in the world.
7 years ago (22-01-2018)
Has clean and energetic atmosphere great for a date or go alone for a self care date. :) As someone who knows next to nothing about art I was learning new things left and right. The employees were kind and helpful with all my questions on the pieces. If you have a waterbottle or bag they'll ask you to put it in a locker, no extra charge, just dont loose the key!
8 years ago (24-11-2017)
The building is gorgeous and the collection is is outstanding. However, the guards were very rude to me and my children. I've been to museums all over the world, and this is the first time I've ever felt unwanted or talked down to. My children are very well behaved, and if they ever do act up, we leave. They were sitting on a bench calmly admiring a display and a staff member ran up and intervened because he didn't want them to fall and get hurt. Someone else had just told my wife she needed to get a picture because they were being so cute sitting next to each other. Similar incidents happened a few more times before we decided to simply leave.
8 years ago (02-09-2017)
The art. The architecture. The light & space. Renzo Piano.
7 years ago (14-01-2018)
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