large, red, wooden screens, depicting various nature scenes

Unidentified artists, folding screen (biombo), Mexican, mid-18th century. Oil on wood panels. Henry H. and Zoe Oliver Sherman Fund.

large, red, wooden screens, depicting various nature scenes

Unidentified artists, folding screen (biombo), Mexican, mid-18th century. Oil on wood panels. Henry H. and Zoe Oliver Sherman Fund.

Guided Tour

America at 250

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Center (130.10)
Included with General Admission

In this 60-minute guided tour, encounter art made in the 1700s from across the Americas. Learn about global interdependence and how artists shape, recount, and reflect history, while also inviting us to reconsider it.

Space is limited; first come, first served.

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Assistive listening system

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Wheelchair accessible

Upcoming Dates and Times

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Friday, August 21, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Monday, August 24, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Friday, August 28, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1:00 pm–2:00 pm