Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Creativity gathers here.

Built in 1889 as a Richardsonian Romanesque stone library, the Dartmouth Cultural Center remains a beloved gathering place where artists, makers, writers and neighbors come together to create, learn, and share. Exhibits, workshops, talks, & gatherings happen here year-round.

Hours: Thursday thru Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM · Admission always free


What’s happening?


Mon, August 23 - Sat, August 29
3rd Annual Children’s Scavenger Hunt

Young explorers ages 3-12 are invited to search Padanaram Village during our 3rd Annual Children’s Scavenger Hunt, August 24-29. Pick up a list of items to find, photography yourself with each discovery and return your completed list to claim a prize!

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Reading Room Gallery - Coming Soon

Pamela Hoss: A Lifetime of Looking

Solo Exhibition |September 4-26
Reception Saturday, September 26 at 1 pm

For more than five decades, Pamela Hoss has explored the world through close observation. A Lifetime of Looking reflects an enduring engagement with the human figure, self portraiture, people, place, and the familiar surroundings of everyday life.

A longtime South Coast artist and educator, Hoss brings a deeply personal perspective to work shaped by a lifetime of seeing, making, and looking again.
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Step Inside

That Thing You Do by Jill Law

Exhibits

Current shows in the gallery, rotating throughout the year. Visit the gallery →

Workshops, Classes & Events

Hands-on learning, talks, performances, and gatherings throughout the year. See what's coming up →



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