As we move toward the future, a new building will unite the three museums under one roof and as a single destination that will more effectively carry out the mission of the Harvard Art Museum. Each museum will maintain its separate identity, closely tied to the ideas that inspired its creation and that inform the institution's rich history. Now, as a new student, you will probably need some sort of guidance to help you to use the museum effectively to study and research. The Art Museum seeks to engage the Harvard community in many ways. Harvard students are our most important constituency, and we invite students to use the galleries as a place to meet friends or family for a social experience, to study works of art related to their courses, and to enjoy the museum as a resource for contemplation and inspiration.