The Haggerty Museum of Art invites all members of the Marquette community to visit and enjoy a special exhibition of ten “Old Master” paintings from the museum’s collection that address the nativity of Jesus.
Old Master paintings refer to pieces done by artists who worked in Europe before about 1800.
The museum will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. The Haggerty is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Director and Chief Curator Susan Longhenry will lead four tours of this exhibition on the following dates/times:
- Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 16, at noon
- Thursday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m.
Advanced reservations are required, call (414) 288-3044 to sign up for a tour.
Please note space is limited due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Attendees will be required to wear a mask and follow these protocols.
The museum hopes that this installation, which will include a beautiful Christmas tree, will provide a space for reflection, renewal and inspiration during this challenging time.
In addition to the featured Christmas exhibition, select pieces from the museum’s collection of more than 7,000 objects are showcased on all three levels, including:
- HMA DNA: Collection Highlights: These pieces are taken from the Christmas exhibition with more than 7,000 objects featuring work by Salvador Dali, Jacob Lawrence, Alexis Rockman and others.
- Teaching Gallery: Curriculum Connections: An exhibition including the works of Pablo Picasso, Barbara Morgan, Marc Chagall, Jeffrey Gibson and others.
