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Art Museum and Galleries

Our Mission

The Art Museum and Galleries at W&L advance 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 Watson Galleries is open Wednesday – Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
  • The Reeves Museum of Ceramics will be closed for maintenance from Wednesday, January 21 – Tuesday, February 3. The museum is scheduled to reopen for regular public hours on Wednesday, February 4.

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Explore the Collection

The Art Museum and Galleries collections include multiple mediums by a diverse set of artists that expand across centuries.

Online Exhibits

The Art Museum and Galleries at W&L is committed to making its collections and exhibitions more accessible for viewing and research. Explore our online exhibitions.

Policies and Requests

The Art Museum and Galleries at W&L is responsible for the care, interpretation, and use of its collections. Set policies allow the Museum to follow the highest museum standards and ethics that finances allow.