Calling all inquisitive souls,
forever learners, and
New England explorers!
Discover the intellectual riches of Vermont & New Hampshire’s Upper Valley from the heart of Dartmouth’s historic College Green on an Ivy League Field Trip to the Hanover Inn. From world-class science & art museums to engaging performances and lectures, there’s something for every lifelong learner to experience.
Show your Hanover Inn room key for a student discount...
From Sunday to Thursday each week, guests are invited to show their Hanover Inn room key and receive a student discount on admission at select museums, concerts, and performance venues. Browse our list of participating museums & venues, plus a calendar of Dartmouth College lectures and seminars, and start planning an Ivy League Field Trip of your own.
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND VENUES
Hood Art Museum
Wednesday - Saturday
Price: FREE
Opened in 1985 and housing 65,000 diverse art objects, discover the Hood Museum of Art and get immersed into a broad range of cultures and historical periods.
Montshire Museum
Open Daily
Price: $20 per person
Curiosity fuels the scientist within us all, and discovery awaits every day at the Montshire Museum of Science. Explore 150 interactive exhibits, both inside and outdoors, on a 100-acre site along the scenic Connecticut River.
American Precision Museum
Open Daily
Price: $5 (student discount)
The American Precision Museum blends a 19th-century factory setting with a world-class collection of historic machines. The 1846 armory and the "Shaping America" exhibit explore industrial history, innovation, and the role of precision manufacturing in shaping American culture and progress.
Enfield Shaker Museum
Wednesday - Sunday
(open seasonally)
Price: $13.50 (student discount)
The Enfield Shaker Museum offers an outdoor history experience that welcomes all to explore its beautiful site and rich collection. The Museum preserves artifacts that reflect the lives of the Enfield Shakers and the broader Shaker community, from everyday items to historic buildings.
Baker-Berry Library
Open Daily
Price: FREE
Explore the historic Baker Library, opened in 1928, featuring the renowned José Clementé Orozco's work, 'Epic of American Civilization'. Being the heart of Dartmouth’s campus, the library houses collections for the Humanities, Mathematics, Music, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Ledyard Gallery
Open Daily
Price: FREE
The Ledyard Gallery at Howe Library showcases artwork by Upper Valley artists. Along with solo exhibits, it hosts annual group shows like the Elden Murray contest, the Hanover High Art Show, and the 55+ Art Show.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Open Daily
Price: $19.50 per person
VINS fosters environmental care through education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation. Since 1972, they’ve led innovative programs and conservation efforts, welcoming all communities and honoring traditions.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Weekly Performances & Screenings
Price: 25% off up to four tickets
Enjoy a wide variety of performances at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, from theatrical plays like Hamlet to thrilling Gospel Choirs.
Nugget Theater
Thursday - Sunday
Price: $9 (student discount, Thursday & Sunday)
Enjoy movie projections on Sundays and Mondays at a student discount.
Rauner Special
Collections Library
Open Daily
Price: FREE
From rare books and manuscripts, to prints and letters, Rauner Library at Webster Hall houses Dartmouth's special collections and College archive. The library welcomes idle curiosity and serious researchers alike; browse their catalog, plan a visit, and hold a piece of history in your own hands.
Events
From concerts to lecture series, there's a lot happening in Hanover. Explore the calendar and get planning!
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MCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars I
Molecular & Cell Biology research seminar with G.Crossland and E.Carloni. More Info
MoreMCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars II
Molecular & Cell Biology research seminar with N.Kordana and S. Liu. More Info
MoreMicrobiology and Immunology Seminar
Robert Cramer - Microbiology and Immunology, Geisel School...
MoreMCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars
With Jacob Holt - Nadell Lab, Biology, and Lisa Francomacaro - Supattapone Lab, BCB … More Info
MoreSearch Party Performance
Join internationally acclaimed playwright and poet Inua Ellams in a captivating...
MoreDiscovery Science Seminar
Join Min Wu, Ph.D., from Yale School of Medicine, in a Discovery Science Seminar about...
MoreBach and Beyond
Experience a captivating journey through Bach’s timeless elegance and contemporary violin...
MoreCornel West & Robert George: An Expert Debate on Political Philosophy
Join philosopher Cornel West and legal scholar Robert George for a compelling debate.
MoreMCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars - D.Kansara, C.Nnam
Research seminar offered by Dhvanir Kansara - Ackerman Lab, MICR/IMM * and Chinaza Nnam - Salas Lab...
MoreSTUDIO SESSION: "Beyond the Bouquet"
After a brief exploration of the exhibition Beyond the Bouquet...
MoreTEACHER WORKSHOP - PHOTOGRAPHY
Explore the powerful photography of Chemehuevi artist Cara Romero in this teacher workshop.
MoreCoast Jazz Underground
Guest artist Zack O'Farrill leads the Coast percussion ensemble and friends in a night of Cuban...
MoreMCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars - K.Paul, Z.Peters
MCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars with Kath Paul - Havrda Lab...
MoreMCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars - J.O'Dwyer, K.Hernandez
MCB Research in Progress (RIP) Seminars with Jerry O'Dwyer - Barlowe Lab...
MoreGender and Christian Imperial Representation in the Early Theodosian Age
Susanna Elm, Distinguished Professor of European History at UC Berkeley...
MoreNina Emery, Mount Holyoke
Join one of the Philosophy Sapientia Lecture Series by Nina Emery … More Info
MoreLUNAR NEW YEAR
Join us for hands-on art activities, a cozy reading nook, and a guided tour by curator Haely Chang.
MorePoetry and Prose: Andre Dubus III
Join the Department of English and Creative Writing for a reading by Andre Dubus III...
MoreTHE MANTON FOUNDATION ANNUAL OROZCO LECTURE: Kency Cornejo
Kency Cornejo, Associate Professor of Contemporary Latin American and Latinx Art...
MoreSelected Shorts (performance)
Featuring powerful short stories about humanity's relationship with the planet...
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