#  Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour: Allston 

 



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Named after Washington Allston—a visionary painter and 1800 Harvard graduate—the neighborhood of Allston features vibrant, eclectic art that reflects its creativity and diversity. On this self-guided tour, you'll discover "can't-miss" public art installations along Western Avenue (and beyond!) and learn the stories behind them and their artists. Follow along to explore hand-painted murals, sky-high sculptures, 25-cent art prints, and more!



 

##  Discover Public Art 

Take this free, self-guided tour by downloading the ***Visit Harvard*** mobile app,  
available on iOS and Android devices.

#### [Download on the Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/visitharvard/id1592141858) [Download on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app3593)



 

##  What You'll See: 

 



 ### 12 Murals

*Pictured: Hand-painted murals featured on the Walls on Western garage at Zone 3.*



 

   ![Walls on Western Garage Murals](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/hep/files/wow_garage1.jpg?itok=eFSIfDJL) 

 

 

 

 ### 10 Sculptures

*Pictured: The bronze sculpture, 'Quest Eternal' as seen near the entrance of Smithfield Playground in Allston.*



 

   ![Quest Eternal sculpture](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/hep/files/waaw_-_quest_eternal_donald_delue.jpg?itok=0vj8_2De) 

 

 

 

 ### And More!

*Pictured: Mural 'Interconnected' by Sophy Tuttle reflected in the windows of the Harvard Science and Engineering Complex.*



 

   ![Interconnected by Sophy Tuttle](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hep/files/interconnected-seas.jpeg?itok=BQOOdlVx) 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

##  What You'll Learn: 

 



### Stories behind the art 

 

*Pictured: Presence by Mary Frank, 1985–86, bronze. HBS Art and Artifacts Collection*



 



      ![Presence Sculpture](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/hep/files/waaw_-_presence_mary_frank.jpg?itok=EHwk7x8o) 

 

 

  

 



### Artist inspirations 

 

*Pictured: The artist, IMAGINE (aka Sneha Shrestha), posing in front of the mural 'Saya Patri (One With a Hundred Petals)'*



 



      ![Artist IMAGINE posing by their mural, Saya Patri (One With One Hundred Petals)](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/hep/files/saya-patri-imagine.jpg?itok=ls66ASsS) 

 

 

  

 



### Local history 

 

*Pictured: 'Interconnected' by Sophy Tuttle, painted on the facade of the old New England Deposit Library*



 



      ![Interconnected - Sophy Tuttle](/sites/g/files/omnuum12051/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/hep/files/interconnected-slider.jpg?itok=qbvRqAGZ) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

##  Frequently Asked Questions 

 





###    What is the Visit Harvard mobile app?  expand\_more  

 

 ***Visit Harvard*** is a free mobile app by the Harvard Visitor Center that features a collection of self-guided tours centered around the Harvard University experience. The ***Visit Harvard*** mobile app can be downloaded by anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, to be enjoyed from wherever you might be visiting, whether it’s in-person or from the comfort of your own home.



 

 

 



###    What is the Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour?  expand\_more  

 

 The Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour is a self-guided tour collection that highlights the local art that surrounds—and beautifies— the Harvard community, from hand-painted murals to sky-high sculptures. The first released tour in the collection focuses on the Allston neighborhood, specifically along the Western Avenue corridor and into the Harvard Business School campus. Not only will you be guided to view these artworks in-person, you'll also learn the history behind each piece as well as the artist who created them. The tour features guided mapping, photos, and audio tracks for convenience and accessibility.

 In the near future, we will release the next tour in the collection which focuses on the public art throughout Harvard's Cambridge campus.



 

 

 



###    How long is the mobile tour?  expand\_more  

 

 This self-guided tour takes place across 27 mapped stops along Western Avenue, including several stops on Harvard Business School's campus. At a standard walking pace, it will take up to 1 hour to complete the 2 mile long tour.

 Note that we have also included information about several shorter tour routes in the app. Some of these routes include options that will only take 30 minutes to complete. You can view this information by downloading the ***Visit Harvard*** app, navigating to "Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour," and selecting "Allston."



 

 

 



###    Where does the mobile tour begin?  expand\_more  

 

 The official tour route begins at the tour stop *Evo,* located at 395 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. In the app, we've suggested several other routes that begin at other locations, including the Harvard Business School or Barry's Corner.



 

 

 



###    What is the terrain like for people who use mobility aids, like wheelchairs or canes?  expand\_more  

 

 This self-guided tour takes place on flat terrain (easy grade urban sidewalks) and is mobility-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and stroller-friendly. The self-guided tour also has additional in-app accessibility options for visitors who are visually or hearing impaired, including voiceover and image descriptions.



 

 

 



###    Can I take the mobile tour in-person or virtually?  expand\_more  

 

 This mobile tour is designed to be accessed in-person throughout the Western Avenue corridor in Allston. It can also be viewed from the comfort of your own home. Simply download ***Visit Harvard*** in the app store, navigate to "Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour," select "Allston," and begin your journey!



 

 

 



###    Where can I download the Visit Harvard mobile app?  expand\_more  

 

 You can download the ***Visit Harvard*** mobile app on the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/visitharvard/id1592141858) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app3593).



 

 

 



###    Who should I contact if I have further questions?  expand\_more  

 

 For any questions about the ***Visit Harvard*** mobile app, you can contact the [Harvard Visitor Center](https://www.harvard.edu/visit/visitor-center-contact-form/).



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 **Continue your art adventure in Cambridge!**   
Take a customizable self-guided tour of public art in & around Harvard and discover a new side to the University's iconic campus

####  [Learn more](https://www.harvard.edu/visit/tours/#app)



 

   
*The Harvard Public Art & Culture Tour is part of a collection of self-guided tours featured on the **Visit Harvard** app by the Harvard Visitor Center. For more information about Visit Harvard or other tour offerings (including in person student-guided tours), please visit the [Harvard Visitor Center's official website](https://www.harvard.edu/visit/).*