Hours & Admission
Welcome Back!
The Nasher Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM with free admission for all. Reservations are not required.
We strongly encourage all individuals to be fully vaccinated before visiting the Nasher. The museum will adhere to all university, local and state regulations, which are subject to change on short notice depending on public health conditions. Specific health and safety information will be updated on this page.
Masks are required for all visitors. All visitors entering the Nasher building agree to abide by The Duke Compact standards.
Museum hours will be restricted temporarily this fall.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursday evening: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Nasher Museum Café hours will be restricted temporarily this fall. The Café offers in-person dining outside.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Friday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Beverage service ends at 4 PM
Thursday evening: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Nasher Museum is Closed for the following holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021
Friday after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2021
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021
Christmas Day, December 25, 2021
Sunday after Christmas, December 26, 2021
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022
Sunday after New Year’s Day, January 2, 2022
Photo Policy
Can I take pictures or video of the artworks I see?
Yes! Please feel free to record your visit or take pictures, without flash and for personal, non-commercial use only. Share with us on Instagram @NasherMuseum!
There may be occasional restrictions on photography in special exhibitions. Please check signs or ask a staff member for assistance.
To keep our visitors and collections safe, the Nasher Museum prohibits the use of tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and drones in our museum and sculpture garden.
We appreciate your consideration of other Nasher Museum visitors by taking photographs/videos in an unobtrusive manner.
Visit our online collection to find and save images of some of the works of art you may have seen during your visit. A portion of the collection is also on Google Arts & Culture, zoom in close to view important works in our collection.
If you have any questions about our photography policy or the reproduction of your images, please contact Lee Nisbet, Associate Registrar / Visual Resources Manager, at 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 Wendy Hower, Director of Engagement and Marketing at wendy.hower@duke.edu
The Nasher Museum may photograph visitors and program participants on occasion for Duke-related promotional purposes. By entering the Nasher Museum, visitors are granting their permission to be included in such photographs.