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Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley, MA

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Davis Museum and Cultural Center

Free art museum on the Wellesley College campus with rotating exhibitions and public tours.

106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 · Wellesley, MA

About Davis Museum and Cultural Center

The Davis Museum sits on the Wellesley College campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Admission is free for all visitors. Current displays include an exhibition on the archaeology of ancient Antioch, drawing on artifacts and archival material from the 1930s dig, and a show exploring stone as a subject across nature, science, art, and culture. Visitors can join drop-in public tours on Saturdays during the fall term and curatorial tours with staff.

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