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The Nasher Museum of Art is proud to offer free admission for all, courtesy of Jennifer McCracken New and Jason New.

Nasher Museum Hours

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM

Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM

Nasher Museum Café: Click here for café hours and info.

Parker & Otis: Click here for museum store hours and info.

MUSEUM LOCATION
2001 Campus Dr.
Durham, NC 27705

Groups of Eight or More Visiting?

Please let us know in advance! Call 919-684-1169. Thank you!

Reservations by Appointment for Faculty and Students

Two Duke Students admire artist Hung Liu's 2000 work of art Storyteller — Two Duke Students view artist Hung Liu's 2000 work of art *Storyteller*. Photo by J Caldwell.

We invite faculty and program coordinators to reserve a time for their students to engage with the Nasher Museum collection and exhibitions through self-guided or guided tours with Nasher Museum staff.

To make a reservation please fill out the museum visit request form. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how the Nasher can support your teaching, please email Ellen C. Raimond, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Academic Initiatives, at ellen.raimond@duke.edu.

Make a reservation online

Temporary Viewing of Specific Works

Duke faculty may request that the museum make specific works of art temporarily available to students to support course themes or objectives. Works of art would be on view within the Great Hall or Lecture Hall for facilitated, safe viewing. For example, students might approach works of art one by one, for close viewing. To arrange for a special viewing please email Ellen C. Raimond, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Academic Initiatives, at ellen.raimond@duke.edu. These opportunities are limited.

Photo Policy

We love seeing your museum moments! Visitors are encouraged to take non-flash photos for personal use and share them with us on Instagram @nashermuseum. Please note that tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and drones are not permitted. Some exhibitions may have additional photography restrictions—check gallery signage for details. By visiting, you acknowledge that you may be photographed for Duke promotional purposes.

If you have any questions about our photography policy or the reproduction of your images, please contact nasherimages@duke.edu.

If you would like to request permission to take photo shoots, press or commercial photographs or videography sessions in the museum, please contact us at nasher.museum@duke.edu.

Photo of Mary Kate Weggeland by J Caldwell.

Articles

Student Experience: Mary Kate Weggeland

Mary Kate Weggeland grew up in Riverside, CA, in an artistically inclined and business-oriented family. Now a junior, she remembers her introduction to visual culture – discerning between intricate fabrics and considering ...

Published January 24, 2018

Duke student and Nasher MUSE member leads a tour of an exhibition for Look & Lunch, a Nasher MUSE Sunday brunch and gallery tour event.
Duke students studying at the Duke Student Study Hall event, which is hosted at the museum and arranged by Nasher MUSE members.
A Nasher intern leads yoga in the Great Hall for other students.
Students engaged in conversation in the Art of the United States Gallery.
Duke students talking at the Duke Student Study Hall event, which is hosted at the museum and arranged by Nasher MUSE members.
Bill Bamberger (third from left) stands in the Nasher Museum's Great Hall and discusses the exhibition with Duke students (from left) Jessica Chen (T’20), Savannah Chauvet (T’18), Janie Booth (T’19), and Brittany Halberstadt (T’19), with Nasher Museum Assistant Curator Molly Boarati. Photo by J Caldwell.
Students prepare for finals week during the Nasher MUSE (Museum Undergraduate Student Exec) Study Hall at the Nasher Museum of Art. Duke students enjoyed free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks.
An Arts Haven for Duke & Durham

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is a leading center for the arts in Durham, North Carolina, and a vital resource for both the Duke campus and the surrounding region. Designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly, the 65,000-square-foot museum has organized more than 125 cutting-edge exhibitions since its opening in 2005, many of which have traveled nationally and internationally. With a strong commitment to contemporary art, the Nasher’s collection emphasizes work by artists who have been historically underrepresented, reflecting its mission to shape a more inclusive art historical narrative. Deeply integrated into Duke’s academic life, the museum fosters interdisciplinary research, supports innovative teaching, and engages students and faculty in critical dialogue. The Nasher also welcomes broader audiences through vibrant community and K–12 programs, and has offered free admission to all visitors since 2022, thanks to the generosity of Jennifer McCracken New and Jason New. To date, more than 1.6 million people have experienced the museum’s exhibitions and programs.