The McMullen Museum’s permanent collection spans the history of art from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas in many media. From the tabs below you may view information about works on display, search a database of the collection, or explore interactive spotlights highlighting individual works.

stained glass

The first floor of 2101 Commonwealth Avenue displays paintings from the McMullen’s permanent collection, featuring the Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch Collection. Use this self-directed mobile guide during your visit to view all works on display, or this mobile guide to for the Lynch Collection works alone. The first floor is open to the public every day the Museum is open, except when events and classes are held. Please check this calendar to confirm availability 24 hours before visiting. 

Highlights of stained glass, sculpture, and painting from the McMullen’s permanent collection are on display in the Museum Atrium, stairwell, and third-floor Sculpture Gallery. Use this mobile guide during your visit.

Rotating selections from the Charles Hack and Hearn Family Trust Collection are also on view throughout the Museum’s public spaces and offices. Use this mobile guide during your visit.

McMullen Permanent Collection Mobile Guides:

2101 Commonwealth Collection
Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch Collection
Atrium Collection
Charles Hack and the Hearn Family Trust Collection

Use this online tool to search the McMullen permanent collection. Use any keywords or select from featured categories. Instructors and scholars interested in specific works may arrange for class visits or study by contacting the Museum. Object records continue to be updated and additional information is welcomed—contact the Museum with questions or information.

Online tool for searching the permanent collection
Interactive

These interactive spotlights allow you to explore in detail the histories, themes, and subjects of selected works from the McMullen Museum’s permanent collection. New spotlights will be added in the future.

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