The Athenaeum will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth and will resume regular business hours on Saturday, June 20.

Where’s Boston? 50 Years Later

On view 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.

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.

Chloe Russell The Complete Fortune Teller and Dream Book

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.

Past Exhibitions

Browse our archive of past exhibitions.
Singer at microphone in front of grand piano and wall of many oil paintings.

Exhibition Related Events

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