The museum is open with free admission year-round, closing periodically to change exhibitions; please check our exhibitions page when planning your visit.

June through August:

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

September through May:

Monday and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10AM – 5PM.

Sunday: CLOSED

The museum will be closed on the following days in 2024 and 2025:

• 2024 – 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 23, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025
• Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025
• Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025
• Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025
• Thanksgiving Break – Thursday, November 27, 2025 to Friday, November 28, 2025
• 2025 – 2026 Winter Break – Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to Thursday, January, 1, 2026

The museum is also occasionally open special hours, and by appointment. Appointments or group visit requests, you can either fill out this form or contact us at 207-786-6158 or museum@bates.edu.