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The Museums at W&L advance learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.

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The Museums at W&L advance learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.

Open Hours
  • Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Watson Galleries are temporarily closed for installations and will reopen October 2, 2024.

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Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)

Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)

August 28, 2024 – June 7, 2025
Reeves Museum of Ceramics
Save the Date: Artist Talk & Reception, Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Points of Exchange: Asian Ceramics in the Reeves Collection

Points of Exchange: Asian Ceramics in the Reeves Collection

August 28, 2024 – Ongoing
Reeves Museum of Ceramics

Expressions of Color: Paintings by Evelyn Dawson

Expressions of Color: Paintings by Evelyn Dawson

September 16, 2024 – Ongoing
McCarthy Gallery, Holekamp Hall

Setting the Stage: 150 Years of the University Chapel Auditorium

Setting the Stage: 150 Years of the University Chapel Auditorium

November 11, 2021 – Ongoing
University Chapel Galleries

Indigenous Artist Sandra Laronde to Deliver Lenfest Center Series Keynote Address at W&L

An authentic Indigenous dinner will accompany Laronde’s talk on Oct. 7 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.

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The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Native American Peoples and Lands: Historic Connections to W&L’

The public talk will take place in Kamen Gallery on Sept. 27 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.

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Masako Konishi to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program

Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.

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The Terra Foundation for American Art Awards Museums at W&L a $50,000 Grant

The funds will support ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見),’ an exhibition born out of the 2023 inaugural Artist-in-Residence program.

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Museums at W&L: Fall 2024 Programs and Exhibitions

This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will highlight the university’s Reeves Museum of Ceramics and the Watson Galleries.

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The Museums at W&L Present ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)’

The solo exhibition, on view starting Aug. 28, mines the Reeves Collection of Chinese Export to explore diaspora and identity through ceramics.

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The Museums at W&L Celebrate International Slow Art Day

W&L will celebrate the global event on April 13 in the McCarthy Gallery.

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Rachel Du of Bonhams Auction House to Deliver Lecture on the Chinese Art Market

The art specialist’s talk will be held on March 25 at 5:30 p.m.

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Museums at W&L: Winter 2024 Programs and Exhibitions

The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.

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Students talk through the curatorial process with Patricia Hobbs.

W&L Students Curate Fall Art Exhibition

“Mohammad Omer Khalil: Musings,” co-curated by four Washington and Lee students as part of a seminar course in museum studies, will be on display in the Watson Galleries Sept. 28, 2023 through June 1, 2024.

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Museums at W&L: Fall 2023 Programs and Exhibitions

The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for “Musings” on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

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