Vision:
The Mount Holyoke College Art Museum aims to spark intellectual curiosity and ignite a lasting passion for learning and creativity through direct engagement with its rich collections of art and material culture.
Mission:
In support of this vision, MHCAM:
About Us
Founded in 1876, the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum was one of the first collegiate museums in the United States—and today is one of the liveliest! It’s a “cultural laboratory” for the campus and is actively used in teaching by faculty and students studying art, history, chemistry, French, anthropology, philosophy, religion, and numerous other disciplines.
Albert Bierstadt’s majestic painting, Hetch Hetchy Canyon, was the first gift to the Museum at its founding. Since then the Museum has acquired more than 16,000 objects—ranging from ancient Egypt, China, and Peru to contemporary America. Collection objects are displayed on a rotating basis, allowing students to have access to original works of art of the highest quality. An illustrated online database also allows reference to the permanent collection which is constantly growing through purchases and gifts.
I will spatter the sky utterly: Romuald Hazoumè August 29, 2023–May 26, 2024 Curated by Kymberly S. Newberry Beninese artist Romuald Hazoumè’s masks memorialize people, places, and moments. Composed mostly of plastic…
Read More »Join MHCAM Student Guides on select Saturdays at 1:30pm in the Museum galleries as they lead their own thematic tours! Sightlines Tours are designed for adult learners, though we welcome visitors of all ages. Click on the links below for more…
Read More »Something to do: SIGHTLINES TOURS Join MHCAM Student Guides on select Saturdays at 1:30pm in the Museum galleries as they lead their own thematic tours! Sightlines Tours are designed for adult learners, though we welcome visitors of all ages.…
Read More »We ask that visitors please wear a mask covering nose and mouth through September 16 per MHC COVID-19 Health and Safety guidelines. For more details, please see our visit page. Save the date: Please join us for the exhibition opening Artist…
Read More »We are pleased to share three ways to virtually engage with our special exhibition! We are belatedly celebrating the 75th anniversary of the landmark 1946 bequest of the Joseph Allen Skinner Museum to Mount Holyoke College, with the exhibition Lenka…
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