There’s never a dull moment at the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums. Whether you’re an alumnus, parent, community member, or just plain curious, our public events and exhibitions offer unique and stimulating learning experiences for all.

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Events Calendar

We host a variety of public events throughout the year, both in-person and online, including: lectures, exhibition openings, tours, concerts, book talks, film screenings, workshops, and much more.

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What's On View

Exhibitions

Explore exhibitions currently on view in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and online, featuring rare books, manuscripts, archival material, and artworks from our collections.

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The Friends of the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums enjoy exceptional experiences and help advance Johns Hopkins University’s world-class resources.

Become a member of one or both of our Friends groups by making a gift today. Our Friends make a vital contribution to the strength of our collections, to the engaged learning of Hopkins students, and to the preservation and open sharing of trustworthy information and cultural assets.

Friends of the Libraries

Foster student scholarship, exhibitions, and global access to unique collections and the work of Johns Hopkins researchers

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Friends of the Museums

Foster historical learning environments that welcome diverse narratives and inspire new scholarship and collaborations

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Lunch with the Libraries and Museums

Watch recorded talks by our expert staff, curators, post-docs, and research fellows about collections, exhibitions, new discoveries, and special projects.

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