Museums at W&L
Museums at Washington and Lee University
The Museums at W&L advance learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.
The Museums at W&L consist of the University Chapel & Galleries, the Reeves Museum of Ceramics, and Watson Galleries. Works from the ceramics, art and history collections are also on view in several campus buildings.
open hours
Wednesday — Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall is open from Monday — Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the Museums
Plan Your Visit
Visit on your own or with a group, reserve a space for an event, or find out how you can help support our mission.
Learn with the Museums
University, K12 and Community
The Museums 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.
Explore the Collections
Online Resources
The Museums at W&L is committed to making the collections more accessible for viewing and research.
Museum Highlights
Check out the latest programming and announcements from the Museums at W&L!
Artist-In-Residence Program
Stephanie Shih, 2023, Inaugural Artist-In-Residence
The Artist-in-Residence, an inaugural program at the Museums at Washington and Lee University, is an opportunity for an invited artist to pursue artistic projects that bring new knowledge and fresh perspectives inspired by the Museums' art collection.
Alumni Highlight - Padget Sutherland '17
Check out what some of our alumni are doing in the field!
Featuring Padget Sutherland, an Art History and Classics double major, now working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a Development Officer for the Director's Office.
Listen and Reflect at Watson Galleries
"Inscapes" pairings by WLU Students
"I felt drawn to this piece because the blooming yellow centrality reminded me of a garden bursting forth with life. The splatters of yellows on green and purple feel explosive and full of energy, but the surrounding muted blues and greens balance out this feeling into something slower, more dignified. This harmony led me to choose a song that feels the same, hopeful and swelling with life that moves along a measured, growing path.”
Artful Yoga
Select Mondays @ 10 AM/Watson Galleries
Looking for ways to unwind and practice self-care? Join the Museums for Artful Yoga, a class inspired by the abstract and colorful art of Evelyn Dawson. Offered in partnership with The Museums at W&L and Generals Athletics, Artful Yoga is open to students, faculty, and staff and will be held at Watson Galleries. Classes will be held from 10-11:00 AM on Monday, Mar. 1, Mar. 15, Mar. 29 and Apr. 12.
Alumni Highlight
Check out what some of our alumni are doing in the field!
Featuring India Dial, an Art History major and Museum Studies minor, now working for Christie’s Auction House in New York City as a Junior Specialist in the Decorative Arts Department, specializing in Ceramics and Asian Works of Art.
