Closed from Dec. 16, 2024 to Feb. 7, 2025. Join us on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 PM for our spring opening celebration.
Visitor Guidelines
Welcome to the Davis Museum. To help us protect the artworks on view and to ensure an enjoyable experience for all our visitors, please observe the following guidelines:
• Please do not touch the art. Keep a safe distance of 12" away from artworks, exhibition cases, and platforms.
• Food and drink are not permitted within the galleries.
• Smoking and e-cigarettes are not allowed anywhere in the building.
• Shirts and shoes are required in the Museum. Backpacks and bags larger than 11" x 15" must be checked, along with umbrellas and wet outerwear. The Davis Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• Photography, without flash, is permitted for personal, non-commercial use except where otherwise indicated. Tripods, selfie sticks, lighting, and other professional equipment may not be used at any time.
• Please use only pencil in the galleries for sketching or taking notes. Ink pens, markers, and other media are not permitted.
• The Davis is wheelchair accessible and two manual wheelchairs are available for free, without reservations. Please see the Front Desk for assistance.
• Strollers are welcome in the galleries, and adults must accompany children at all times. Running and disruptive behavior are not permitted.
• Pets are not allowed in the Museum, with the exception of service animals as defined by state and/or federal regulations.
• As a courtesy to other visitors, please silence your cell phone and take calls in the lobby or outside of the Museum.
• Free public WiFi access is available by connecting to Wellesley Guest. The Davis app can be downloaded at app cuseum.com/davis.
• For further assistance, please inquire at the Front Desk or ask one of the friendly Student Visitor Assistants you will find in the galleries.
Enjoy your visit to the Davis!