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The Ivy League Field Trip

“I never enjoyed writing a book more... I did the research in the Baker Library… working under the Orozco murals on the ground floor... And, as might happen towards the end of the morning or the end of the afternoon if this mood became too overpowering, one could walk out into the sunshine, across the most exquisite village common in all New England, and have a martini and a good meal at the Hanover Inn…”

- John Kenneth Galbraith, economist, diplomat, professor
A historic building with a tower stands amidst green lawns and intersecting paths on a clear day.

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.

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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.

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MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND VENUES

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nugget Theater

Thursday - Sunday

Price: $9 (student discount, Thursday & Sunday)

Enjoy movie projections on Sundays and Mondays at a student discount.

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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.

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Events

From concerts to lecture series, there's a lot happening in Hanover. Explore the calendar and get planning!

  • Mar, 31 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

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    Mar, 31 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Cramer Series Seminar

    The Coproduction of Knowledge for Complex Ecological Problems.

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    Apr, 01 Two people seated on yoga mats practicing mindful breathing, with hands on chest and belly, in a calm, softly lit room.

    Walking Meditation with Plum Village Monastics

    This event is part of a week of presentations, discussions, meditation practice...

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    Apr, 01 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    International Economics Seminar

    Colin Hottman (Federal Reserve Board) More Info

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    Apr, 01 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Mexico As Border? Power, Violence, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations

    A panel of experts examines the Morena Party’s rise, its impact on U.S.-Mexico relations...

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    Apr, 01 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Poetry and Prose: Victoria Chang

    Join the English and Creative Writing Department for a reading with Victoria Chang as part of the...

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    Apr, 01 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Who is Thích Nhất Hạnh?

    A public talk that will introduce the Zen Buddhist master, Thích Nhất Hạnh. More Info

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    Apr, 04 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Cramer Series Seminar II

    Molecular and Neural Evolution of Sexual Behavior and Sexual Dimorphism in Drosophila.

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    Apr, 04 Students are seated in a lecture hall taking notes, while a lecturer presents slides at the front.

    Photonic Processing of Amorphous Oxide Semiconductors for Thin-Film Transistors

    Research seminar with Sarah Swisher, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering...

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    Apr, 07 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

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    Apr, 07 A person is holding and playing a saxophone, wearing a white shirt, against a neutral background.

    Coast Jazz Orchestra: Coast Jazz Underground

    Acclaimed German saxophonist (and one of Dartmouth's 2025 Harris German Visiting Professors)...

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    Apr, 08 People sitting in a lecture hall, taking notes, and watching a presentation on a screen.

    International Economics Seminar II

    with Monika Morlacco (University of Southern California) More Info

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    Apr, 08 A conductor's hands holding a baton, with blurred stage lights in the background, poised to lead a musical performance.

    Chanticleer: Sing Joyfully (performance)

    Twelve voices coalesce in a seamless chorus with intricate harmonies that uplift and inspire.

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    Apr, 09 People sitting in a lecture hall, taking notes, and watching a presentation on a screen.

    "Art is Language" Jami Powell, Hood Museum

    As part of the Leslie Center for the Humanities 25th Anniversary Spring Institute, "Humanities Work...

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    Apr, 10 People sitting in a lecture hall, taking notes, and watching a presentation on a screen.

    “Love and Presence” with philosopher Alva Noë

    As part of the Leslie Center for the Humanities 25th Anniversary Spring Institute, "Humanities Work...

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    Apr, 10 People sitting in a lecture hall, taking notes, and watching a presentation on a screen.

    Poetry and Prose: Andre Dubus III

    join the Department of English and Creative Writing for a reading by Andre Dubus III … More Info

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    Apr, 14 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

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    Apr, 16 A group of five people is casually posed on a staircase with a teal blue background.

    Christian McBride & Ursa Major

    The jazz powerhouse pushes the boundaries with his bass and electrifying new band … More Info …...

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    Apr, 21 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
    Apr, 28 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
    May, 05 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
    May, 12 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
    May, 19 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
    May, 26 Two people practicing yoga, sitting cross-legged on mats, with hands on their chest and abdomen, focused and relaxed.

    Monday Morning Meditation

    Start your week with Monday Morning Meditation at Rollins Chapel from 8–8:45 AM.

    More
Images provided by Dartmouth University, Hood Museum, Montshire Museum, American Precision Museum, Enfield Shaker Museum, Baker Library, Ledyard Gallery, Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, Hopkins Center for the Arts, and Nugget Theater.
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