Fogg Museum Museum
Harvard art museum specializing in Western art
At Harvard University, the Fogg Museum houses European and American paintings, prints and decorative arts; visitors come for rotating exhibitions and academic collections in Cambridge.
Fogg Museum at a Glance#
Address: 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Website: https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays (check for holiday closures)
Admission: Suggested admission: $20 adults (check Harvard Art Museums site for current pricing); students and seniors reduced; under 18 free or discounted
About Fogg Museum#
The Fogg Museum is Harvard University’s principal museum of Western art and one of the founding components of the Harvard Art Museums. The original collection and museum institution date to the late 19th century and the Fogg has long served a teaching and research role for the university.
Galleries focus on European and American paintings, sculptures, photographs and works on paper, and the institution operates study rooms and conservation laboratories for academic use. The museum building and collection were consolidated and reopened as part of the Harvard Art Museums project in the 2010s.
The Fogg is located on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately adjacent to Harvard Yard and within walking distance of the Allston/Cambridge transit points.
- Teaching museum: Founded in the late 19th century, the museum forms the teaching and research core of Harvard’s art collections and reopened after a major renovation and consolidation in the 2010s.
What to See#
- Fogg building: Part of the Harvard Art Museums complex that includes the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler collections; the building houses galleries for Western art and study spaces for students and researchers.
How to Get to Fogg Museum#
Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge. From Harvard Square MBTA station (Red Line) it is a short walk to Quincy Street. Street parking is limited; public transit is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Fogg Museum#
- Buy timed-entry tickets in advance, especially on weekends and during special exhibitions.
- Don't skip the Study Room programs - they allow closer looking at works on paper and objects often kept in storage.
- Combine the visit with a walk through Harvard Yard and the nearby cafés in Harvard Square for a fuller Cambridge afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Fogg Museum#
Any time the museum is open; buying timed tickets ahead reduces queue time, particularly in summer or during special exhibitions.
Weather & Climate near Fogg Museum#
Fogg Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1133 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 2° | -8° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 4° | -7° | 86 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 9° | -1° | 102 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 15° | 6° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 30° | 23° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 12° | 3° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 5° | -4° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
