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At this time the Museum is open only to valid MHC ID holders. The Museum remains closed to the general public, but please visit our Virtual Engagement page.

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The Art Museum is currently closed to the general public.
Regular open hours for current Mount Holyoke College students, faculty, and staff (valid MHC ID required to swipe for entry), through May 29, 2022:
Art Museum Hours:
- Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 1:00–5:00 pm
COVID-19 and Museum Guidelines
Please note the following new protocols prior to your visit:
- Strict adherence to campus safety protocols and the Community Compact are expected.
- Face coverings over your mouth and nose must be worn in all Museum spaces.
- Please refrain from visiting if you are feeling unwell.
Please also note our long-standing Museum protocols:
- Please do not touch works of art on display. We encourage all visitors to engage with artwork in a safe and respectful manner.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the Museum.
- Coat and bag storage will be available in a limited capacity: only bags 11” x 14” or smaller will be allowed in the Museum. Locker keys are sanitized after each use.
- Animals are not permitted in the Museum, with the exception of service animals as identified by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Small sketchbooks and notepads are welcome in the galleries. For the safety of the artwork, pens, markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies are not permitted. Pencils are available at the front desk in the lobby or ask the Museum Guard on duty.
- Photography (without flash) is permitted within the galleries.
The Art Museum and the Skinner Museum are currently closed to the general public. Please check back for updates.
We continue to offer virtual engagement experiences on our website, including an interactive 3D experience of the Museum galleries and student-curated virtual exhibitions.
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Events And Links
MHCAM celebrates the landmark bequest of the Joseph Allen Skinner Museum to the College in 1946 with back-to-back solo exhibitions: Lenka Clayton—Comedy Plus Tragedy (September 28, 2021 through May 29, 2022) and vanessa german—THE RAREST BLACK WOMAN ON THE PLANET EARTH (August 30, 2022 through June 25, 2023).
Lenka Clayton (b. 1977), a British-American conceptual artist based in Pittsburgh, has committed her work, whether sculpture, drawings, video, or performance, to uncovering hidden truths about everyday life. One of Clayton’s methods is exploring museum collections and their histories.
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During the 2019–2020 academic year, eight Mount Holyoke College professors participated in a year-long faculty seminar in collaboration with the museum, and centered on art acquisition. Throughout the year, faculty members engaged in critical dialogue around the pedagogical needs of their...