Art Museum

Reeves Museum of Ceramics | Watson Galleries | McCarthy Gallery

Our Mission

The Art Museum at W&L advances learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.

Open Hours
  • The McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall is open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
  • The Reeves Museum of Ceramics and the Watson Galleries are open Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • The Watson Galleries will be closed on Friday, September 25, and Friday, October 2, 2026.

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Academic Engagement

The Art Museum at W&L hold exhibitions, lectures, classes, and events throughout the year. These events, along with the collections, provide ample opportunities to integrate museum learning into academic life.

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The Art Museum at W&L is committed to making the collections more accessible for viewing and research.

Art Museum in the News

News from the collections, exhibits, galleries, and more

News


The Art Museum at W&L Presents ‘The Legacy of I-Hsiung Ju’

Opening Sept. 18, the exhibit celebrates the work and legacy of the late professor of art emeritus and master Chinese brush painter I-Hsiung Ju.

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Maya Lin is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series

The architect and artist, who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial when she was 21, will give a lecture on Sept. 17 in Keller Theatre.

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The Art Museum at W&L Presents ‘Zhang Xiaoli/Block Party!’

Zhang Xiaoli’s exhibit depicts imaginary worlds that blend traditional Chinese brushwork with playful, contemporary elements and pay homage to the enduring legacy of the late I-Hsiung Ju.

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The Art Museum at Washington and Lee Presents ‘150 Years: A Collection Begins’

The exhibit, on view starting Sept. 2, celebrates 150 years of art stewardship at W&L.

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The Art Museum at Washington and Lee: Fall 2026 Programs and Exhibitions

This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will celebrate 150 years of art stewardship at W&L.

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James Hill Welborn III to Deliver Lecture on the Codes of Honor During the Civil War

Welborn will discuss his recent book on April 9 in the Harte Center.

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W&L’s Glynn Family Professor to Give Public Lecture

Adriana Greci Green’s March 31 talk will focus on Native regalia represented in Western American art.

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Jeffrey Evans to Deliver Lecture on ‘Old George’ Sculptor

Evans will explore the work of Matthew Kahle and his peers on March 25 in Payne Hall.

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Brian Alexander to Hold Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Brian Nichols

The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.

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Fosca Maddaloni-Yu to Deliver Lecture on W&L’s Ceramics Collection

The Feb. 18 talk is part of the Art Museum and Galleries at W&L’s “Lunch and Learn” series.

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Adriana Greci Green to Serve as Glynn Family Professor at W&L

The former curator of Indigenous Arts of the Americas at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will serve a teaching and curatorial residency during Winter Term 2026.

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Art Museum and Galleries at W&L: Winter 2026 Programs and Exhibitions

Explore exhibitions and collections at the Art Museum and Galleries with select programming through May.

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