Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

Creepy Crawlies and Sticky Murder Weapons at Harvard

In the shadows of Singapore’s forests, an ancient predator lies in wait—the velvet worm.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard’s long-closed Social Museum promoted progressive values

Harvard’s long-closed Social Museum promoted progressive values.

by Christopher Reed

David Bisno and the Bisno-Schall Gallery in the Santa Barbara Courthouse

David Bisno ’61 has spearheaded the creation of a mini-museum of horology in the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

by Joan Tapper

A Harvard Business School exhibition on early trade with China

An exhibition from Harvard Business School's historical library collections documents the first wave of U.S. trade with imperial China.

Six small New England museums worth visiting

Six small New England museums worth the trek

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Happenings in September and October

Early fall events at and around Harvard

Villa I Tatti presents an online exhibition on the Berensons' Harvard years

An online exhibit provides new insights into the art historians’ time at the University.

Mollusks exhibition at Harvard Museum of Natural History is multifaceted

Mollusks of amazing diversity—some deadly—are on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

by Christopher Reed

Harvard exhibits bicentennial Edward Lear animal art

A bicentennial exhibition features the little-known, masterful animal artistry of Edward Lear.

by Christopher Reed

Harvard library staffers protest after possible layoffs are announced

The threat of library staff layoffs, absent details, leads to consternation and protests.

Update on Harvard's Fogg Art Museum reconstruction

An aerial view of the Fogg art Museum reconstruction.