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Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, South Hadley, MA

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Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

A college art museum on the Mount Holyoke campus with free admission and a collection of more than 25,000 works.

13 Lower Lake Road (GPS) / 50 College Street (mail), South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075-1499 · South Hadley, MA

About Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Located on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, this museum is counted among the older teaching museums in the United States, built around hands-on study of art with real aesthetic and cultural weight. Recently renovated galleries opened to mark the museum's 150th anniversary. Visitors can enjoy the displays at no charge, and the online catalog offers access to more than 25,000 pieces, along with thematic groupings and special collections. The museum also runs exhibitions, events, and tours for students and community groups.

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