The Athenaeum will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Imagined Nation

On view now through November 14, Imagined Nation marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and explores how art and print culture have envisioned the nation’s future since its founding.

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Also On View

Boston Athenaeum Long Room

Re-Reading Special Collections

This ongoing installation features a rotating series of highlights from the Athenaeum’s Special Collections, including paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and rare books.

Upcoming

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Where’s Boston? 50 Years Later

Opening June 2026 in the Norma Jean Calderwood Gallery, exhibiting the work of Boston photographer Constantine Manos. Originally commissioned to celebrate the Bicentennial, the photographs, singularly and serially, celebrate Boston’s diversity, community, and idiosyncrasies.

Past Exhibitions

Browse our archive of past exhibitions.
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Exhibition Related Events

Dive deeper into our exhibitions with docent and curator-led gallery talks, music, discussions, and walking tours.