Illustrations of antiquity often reveal as much about the creator of an image—and his or her time—as they do about the sculpture or building in question. This exhibit presents drawings, paintings, photographs and digital models of Pre-Columbian monuments, from the 17th century to the present.
Because the streets have still not been plowed and staff cannot reach parking and their workplace, and because another storm is on the way, Dumbarton Oaks gardens, museum, library, and refectory will be closed to the public once again on Tuesday, February 9th. Non-essential staff will not be expected to work.
The library and main house will be open only to fellows and staff on Tuesday. The library and main house will also be open on Wednesday to fellows and those staff who wish to use them: a decision will be reached on Tuesday about non-essential staff.
Our redesigned permanent exhibits feature the two specialized collections of Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art besides European masterpieces on view in the historic Music Room.
Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss initiated these collections in the first half of the twentieth century and provided the vision for future acquisitions after giving Dumbarton Oaks to Harvard University.
Admission to the Museum is free. Please see Visitor Information for further details.
For groups of at least 10 you may wish to book a docent guided tour which will provide an in-depth experience and lead you through the museum and gardens in the morning (non-public) hours.