Events

Dec 09, 2018

Family Workshop: Block Printed Wrapping Paper

Join in on this month's Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Make your own wrapping paper for the holidays and learn...

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Events

Dec 09, 2018

Family Workshop: Block Printed Wrapping Paper

Join in on this month's Family Workshop at the Hearst Museum! Make your own wrapping paper for the holidays and learn about the traditional techniques of block printing. …

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Dec 08, 2018

About:Face -- a community quilt

Guided by artist Shirin Towfiq, decorate your own quilt patches with drawings and personal messages for a bigger communal quilt that will address issues of identity and d…

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Dec 06, 2018

A China Carved on Tableaux: Whitewood Figurines in the Long Twentieth Century

How is the crafting history of ordinary woodcarvers different from the political and economic history of elites and literati? The talk will tell a history of Ningbo minia…

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Host your next event at the Hearst Museum!

Did you know that the Hearst Museum is now available to rent? Perfect for your next gala, conference, meeting or screening, our global collections provide a unique space for any event.

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Exhibits

Current

Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature?

This exhibition is inspired by the well-known Zen kōan called Jōshū’s Dog: A monk asked the priest Jōshū, “Does a dog have buddha nature, or not?” Jōshū replied, “Mu!” Th…

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Current

Experimental Archaeology: Thatched Building Construction

Stop by the Hearst Museum's courtyard to experience experimental archaeology in action. Graduate student Joshua Varkel will be experimenting with thatched hut constructio…

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Current

Face to Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You

March 10th - December 9th 2018 The Hearst staff and 14 UC Berkeley first-year students have co-curated a global selection of objects that depict human faces in different…

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Other Services

Rent the Hearst Museum Gallery

Our global collections provide an enriching backdrop for any event, offering guests a captivating space to mingle and explore. Whether you are looking for a unique banque…

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