Updated: 3/3/2012 
Saint Mary's College Museum of Art
Moraga, California
Description

The Hearst Art Galley is known for diverse, museum-quality exhibitions, publications and educational programs. The Gallery has over 2000 works in its permanent collection. Temporary exhibitions of contemporary, ethnographic and international subjects.

History

The art collection originated in the early part of the 20th century, with the first gallery opening in 1934. The Hearst Art Gallery was built in 1977 with a grant from the Hearst Foundation. The newly expanded Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (formerly the Hearst Art Gallery) was completed in October of 2011. The Museum serves both the Saint Mary's College community and the public.

Artifact Collections

anthropology, antiquities, archives, ethnic & tribal art, ethnology, painting, photography, prints/drawing, sculpture, works on paper, icons

Programs

Lectures, panel discussions, tours, Guide by Cell audio tours, study tables, biblio/video/web-ographies, Member bus tours of other museums and collections

Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Governance

Dean of Academic Resources, Advisory Board

Library

Access: General Public

Appointment required: False

Services
Gift Shop

The SMCMoA sells exhibition catalogs, selected art books and art books for children, some jewelry and selected art-related items year round. Call (925) 631-4379 for more information.

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
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