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.

A vibrant bar scene with tropical decor, featuring patrons sitting on high stools.

Best Bars for Seasonal Drinks and Snacks in Greater Boston

Gathering spots that warm and delight us  

by Nell Porter-Brown

Majestic twentieth-century stone castle perched on Gloucester coastline

Hammond Castle Museum

Gothic surroundings, spiritualism, and science: Hammond Castle Museum’s eclectic appeal

by Nell Porter-Brown

Gifts for the arts

Holiday gifts that support the arts

by Nell Porter-Brown

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Architectural plan for Widener Library

Harvard Widener Library Overlooked Designer

Widener Library’s overlooked designer

by John S. Rosenberg

Provincetown harbor in the winter

Winter in Provincetown

Just enough art, culture, terrific food, and lively conversation....

by Nell Porter-Brown

Preserving craft and farm skills at Sanborn Mills Farm

Promoting craftsmanship and agrarian skills in an idyllic New Hampshire setting

by Nell Porter-Brown

Bow Street’s festive courtyard lit up at night.

In Somerville, Bow Market’s unique vibe

Somerville’s Bow Market makes its mark.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Five flutists playing together on stage

The ArtLab Debuts

The ArtLab debuts.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Historic New England’s Eustis Estate

Historic New England’s Eustis Estate

by Nell Porter-Brown

“The Bauhaus and Harvard” exhibit at the Harvard Art Museums

Exploring the Bauhaus and Harvard

by Lily Scherlis