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The Hood Museum of Art is owned and operated by Dartmouth College. The first reference to the development of an art collection at Dartmouth dates to 1772, making the collection among the oldest and largest, at about 65,000 objects, of any college or university museum in the United States. The Hood Museum's collections are drawn from a broad range of cultures and historical periods and represent a remarkable educational asset for both Dartmouth and the communities of the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont.

The Hood Museum of Art officially opened in the fall of 1985. The original building was designed by Charles Willard Moore and Chad Floyd. In March 2016, the museum closed for a major expansion and renovation designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. The museum reopened to the public on January 26, 2019, with more gallery and office spaces as well as a welcoming new atrium.

Images

Looking across three renovated upstairs galleries in the Hood Museum of Art, featuring contemporary African art, Melanesian art, and contemporary Aboriginal Australian art. Photo by Rob Strong.
The Hood Museum of Art north façade. Photograph © Michael Moran
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.
American art from the Hood’s permanent collection in the new second-floor galleries. Photograph © Michael Moran.
Drone shot of the Hood Museum of Art's north facade, facing the Dartmouth Green. Photograph © Michael Moran.
The Hood Museum of Art north façade.

Events

THE DR. ALLEN W. ROOT CONTEMPORARY ART DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP: Artist Sana Musasama
THE DR. ALLEN W. ROOT CONTEMPORARY ART DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP: Artist Sana Musasama
  • Ceramic artist, activist, and educator Sana Musasama will discuss her installation in ''Immersive Worlds: Real and Imagined'' and reflect on her career.
  • Thursday Sep 19, 2024
HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
  • Join us for in-person tours of the museum galleries. Meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes prior to the start time. No registration necessary.
  • Saturday Sep 21, 2024
A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK
A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK
  • Museum intern Noor Najeeb ’25 will discuss her student-curated exhibition ''Faces of Faith: Unveiling the Beauty of Islamic Art.''
  • Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
ARTIST LECTURE: Enrique Martínez Celaya
ARTIST LECTURE: Enrique Martínez Celaya
  • Martínez Celaya will discuss the decade-long development of the exhibition ''The Grief of Almost,'' currently on view at the Hood Museum
  • Friday Sep 27, 2024
COMMUNITY DAY
COMMUNITY DAY
  • Create yarn art with hoop weaving, check out a short film screening, enter a free raffle to win surprise goodies, and enjoy some light snacks!
  • Saturday Sep 28, 2024
FALL OPENING CELEBRATION
FALL OPENING CELEBRATION
  • Enjoy an evening of gallery exploration, refreshments, giveaways, live music by the Grace Wallace Quartet, and remarks from Director John R. Stomberg.
  • Thursday Oct 10, 2024
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FASHION SHOW
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FASHION SHOW
HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
  • Join us for in-person tours of the museum galleries. Meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes prior to the start time. No registration necessary.
  • Saturday Oct 19, 2024
A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK
A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK
  • Museum intern Kaitlyn Anderson ’24 discusses her student curated exhibition ''Across Oceans: Indigenous Solidarity Throughout Pasifika and Beyond.''
  • Friday Nov 1, 2024
ADULT WORKSHOP: Expressive Writing
ADULT WORKSHOP: Expressive Writing
  • In a supportive environment, you will explore different techniques for engaging with visual art through writing.
  • Thursday Nov 7, 2024
STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES
STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES
  • Introduce your little ones to the museum with stories and play in the galleries. For children ages 4–5 and their adult companions.
  • Saturday Nov 9, 2024
MAKER DROP-IN: Watercolor Painting!
MAKER DROP-IN: Watercolor Painting!
  • This drop-in program for all ages invites you to try new mediums or tools with a self-guided artmaking activity.
  • Saturday Nov 9, 2024

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