hood museum of art

perryh2013

The Hood Museum has a great collection that's well presented. You can consider it a great small museum, or a great large museum for a college. The collection is highly varied, with only about 1% on view at any one time. I saw some excellent American and European painting, but also outstanding African weapons, Inuit carving, and ancient middle eastern sculpture. They also can have some great temporary exhibitions.

yellowbirdVermont

The Hood Museum was such a delight. I got to see art from the 60's. The Civil Rights exhibit was very interesting. There are usually sculptures in the back area outside that are fun to check out. This museum is close to shopping and great places to eat. The theater is right there also. You can combine a lot of different experiences while visiting the "Hood".

woolyFTL

Nothing to dislike and it is free. Great after strolling the campus and the streets in Hanover.The art is interesting especially the special exhibits.

lauradean

Several small exhibits, with very interesting pieces. Upstairs was closed in preparation of a large exhibit coming soon. The Americana exhibit had very interesting and enjoyable paintings and photography. There was an exhibit featuring weapons, which was wonderful to see them all next to one another, and be able to get close up to them. There was an antiquities exhibit which was quite small, and a Japanese print exhibit. Surprising pieces were a large Lichtenstein, and a smaller Picasso painting. The staff was friendly, and the experience felt intimate and satisfying.

animaleyedoc

displayed nicely , nice collection, easy access, one set of stairs to avoid, collection of " artists in residence" which was essentially visiting faculty was excellent

548thaddeusp

This museum is right on the campus and is free. It has 2 levels of many kinds of art. Many exhibits really work to educate the viewer on how to look at and appreciate art. So it is great for kids too.

wilvey

Our family likes to visits college and university museums because they work well for children being teaching museums. Also the scale is manageable and they're affordable. The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth is one of the best we've ever visited. The man at the front desk was gracious and welcoming. One of the first things we noticed was how well the art is exhibited - the lighting, the grouping and spacing of the works, even the paint colors on the wall - all enhanced the overall experience of viewing the art. The six Assyrian stone reliefs were stunning. It was wonderful to be able to show my sons cuneiform which they had learned about in school but never seen. I even managed to get them to listen to most of the lengthy translation by whispering it to them in a Voldemort/Walter White voice. Other favorite works from our visit were the stunning Saint Barbara statue from the late 1400s and Bob Haozous's contemporary piece, Apache Pull Toy. There are excellent pamphlets called A Closer Look next to some of the art. They are very well done and we enjoyed using them at the museum and reading them more throughly at home.

Not_from_here617

This museum has a nice mix of classic and contemporary art. It's on the small side, but the variety of works keeps things interesting. The woman at reception was very welcoming. The galleries were very peaceful and quiet. A must see if visiting Hanover. And admission is free!We had trouble finding it at first and drove by twice before locating it on the third pass. The museum building is set back from the road and in between two larger buildings. And be aware there is no dedicated parking but Hanover is pretty walkable and there is plenty of metered parking in the area.

JohnBourgon

I would have to say that the temporary Picasso exhibit "Vollard Suite" was a disturbing eye opener into the mind of Picasso.. The collections are especially rich in American art and are my favorite place to spend time. There is no cost to visit and is generally not very crowded.

NHLady89

I was greeted at the entrance- I loved the exhibits up stairs and the permanent collection downstairs. There were even people available for questions and conversation. My boyfriend and I loved it!

hgvanleuven

A very nice, diverse, well-displayed collection of art and artifacts. Located in the center of Hanover with easy access to other local attractions.

morr316

This really is a gem of a museum, small enough to peruse over the course of a couple of hour. It's greatest asset is the thoughtfulness of the curators, and the expository essays that accompany each piece. Rather than the usual blather that accompanies many exhibits, the text that guides you through the exhibits opens your eyes to the context of the pieces in a manner that simply is missing in many museums of much greater repute. We attending an outstanding Picasso exhibit, and modern photography exhibit. Both were provocative, energetic, and cutting-edge. One of the best museums I've been at in a long time. Admission is free, to boot. Definitely a must-see while in Hanover.

Hedgiebunny

Visited the Hood as I was on Dartmouth campus. I must say I was pretty impressed with the collection with 2 special exhibitions. I enjoyed the "word and image in contemporary art" most as students did the write ups & gave their take on iconic contemp art pieces by famous artists like Roy lichenstein. The other special exhibition was on Japanese prints. Worth spending a short afternoon here.

NewSouthernYankee

The changing shows are always nice, but their ongoing exhibits are the star!I remember going here as a kid - growing up not too far away and taking field trips with the elementary school. A great place to visit, and reccomend bringing some paper and pen or other art supplies to make some of your own art themed off the displays. Also must go to the Montshire Museum.

MJP-22

This is great museum. Small enough to enjoy in an hour or two, but with a very high quality collection and excellent exhibits. It's just next to the Hanover Inn, facing the Dartmouth green. Free admission, and if you would like to take (non-flash) photos, tell them at the front desk.The collection includes European and American art as well as whatever current exhibits are visiting.When I visited, there was a wonderful exhibit of Australian Aboriginal art, with a good sense of the background and history of the culture and individuals who produced the art in the labelling. A clean environment, with plenty of seating here and there, a small gift shop and a dining room,for a beverage or snack afterward, is right next door.