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Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

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Lower Lake Road
South Hadley, MA 01075-1499
(413) 538-2245
(413) 538-2144 (fax)

About Us

The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum provides direct experience with original works of art through the development, preservation, and presentation of a comprehensive permanent collection augmented by read more
  • About

    The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum provides direct experience with original works of art through the development, preservation, and presentation of a comprehensive permanent collection augmented by interdisciplinary exhibitions, publications, and programs.

    In keeping with the mission, the Museum:
    -Acquires and cares for art and artifacts of aesthetic, cultural, and historic merit in accordance with professional museum standards.
    -Integrates its collections, exhibitions, publications, interpretive programs, and scholarly research with the curriculum of the College and the interests of the general public.

    Founded in 1876, the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum was one of the first collegiate museums in the United States - and today is one of the liveliest! It?s a ''cultural laboratory'' for the campus and is actively used in teaching by faculty and students studying art, history, chemistry, French, anthropology, philosophy, religion, and numerous other disciplines.

    Albert Bierstadt's majestic painting, Hetch Hetchy Canyon, was the first gift to the Museum at its founding. Since then the Museum has acquired more than 16,000 objects - ranging from ancient Egypt, China, and Peru to contemporary America. Collection objects are displayed on a rotating basis, allowing students to have access to original works of art of the highest quality. An illustrated online database also allows reference to the permanent collection which is constantly growing through purchases and gifts.

  • Highlights

    • Over 16,000 objects
    • Objects ranging from ranging from ancient Egypt, China, and Peru to contemporary America
    • Illustrated online database
    • Events and lectures
    • Education for Five College students, children, and the public
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