The Muscarelle Museum of Art is located on the historic campus of William & Mary. Its permanent collection of nearly 8,000 objects is one of the oldest campus-based collections of art in the U.S. The Museum serves as a working laboratory for the university, collaborating with faculty and staff in interdisciplinary ways and engaging students through internships, research and study, as well as a dynamic resource for the wider community. Through exhibitions, educational programming and community engagement, the Museum aims to serve as a catalyst for art exploration on campus and beyond.
Description
Docent-led tours of Michelangelo will ONLY be offered at 11:00 a.m, 12:20 p.m, and 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and at ONLY 12:20 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tours will last approximately 20 minutes.
If you’re interested in a docent-led tour, please choose one of these ticket times.
To ensure the best experience possible for visitors, we are limiting the number of people in the galleries at any given time through a timed-entry ticketing process.
Bringing 25 rarely-displayed masterpiece drawings by Michelangelo to the United States, Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine will offer American viewers an unprecedented opportunity to experience first-hand the genius of the famed artist. Displaying Michelangelo’s initial studies and early drawings of the famous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the exhibition will explore the rich story of the origin of these works, arguably some of the most famous in the world.
Curated by Adriano Marinazzo, Muscarelle Curator of Special Projects, and based on his extensive scholarship, the exhibition highlights new and compelling theories about Michelangelo’s work, including a comparison between The Creation of Adam and a self-portrait, which suggests that the artist may have envisioned himself as the Creator.
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s creative process. Examine drawings that reveal the artist’s work in progress, offering a unique glimpse into his dreams, personality, and inner struggles.
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Date & Time
Mar 7 - May 28, 2025
Venue Details
Muscarelle Museum of Art
603 Jamestown RoadWilliamsburg, Virginia 23185
