Exhibitions
Exhibitions bridge the past and present by telling timely stories from the Newberry collection. See what's on view at the library.
Newberry exhibitions are always free and open to all.
Now Open
Seeing Race Before Race
September 8 - December 29, 2023
Explore the roots of race from the Middle Ages to 1800.
Indigenous Portraits Unbound
November 28, 2023 - March 30, 2024
Reflections on iconic images of resilience.
Coming Soon
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday
10am – 5pm
Admission
Admission for Newberry exhibitions is free. No advance registration required.
Guided Public Tours
When an exhibition is on view in our Trienens Galleries, we offer free guided tours several times a week:
- Thursdays at 11:30am
- Saturdays at 1pm
Private Tours
To book a private tour of a Newberry exhibition (for a group of 10 or more), please contact Rebecca Haynes at (312) 255-3526 or via email.
Private tours are free, but donations are encouraged.
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Ask us anything about current or upcoming exhibitions at the Newberry.
Adult Education Classes
Led by experts in a variety of fields, our adult education classes can help you jumpstart or elevate your next learning endeavor.
Browse ClassesArtists in Residence
Through the Artist-in-Residence program, artists and writers are able to create work that engages with the Newberry’s collection.
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