NEBULAE: THE UNIVERSE UNVEILED EXPERIENCE THE COSMOS

M31Andromeda Galaxy Small

Gifted by Jonathan and Elizabeth Howland

Messier 31 Andromeda Galaxy

R. Gendler; Ground-based Image of M31 (c) 2008 R. Gendler

Print on Metal 40 x 30 in.

Nebulae: The Universe Unveiled Experience the Cosmos
December 13 - January 30, 2026

The Art Museum annually presents NASA photographs of deep space captured by the Webb and Hubble telescopes from its permanent collection. Selected by Mark Munkacsy, President of the Astronomical Society of Southern New England, these images are more than just breathtaking; they are rich visual documents that reveal and contextualize some of the universe’s most profound events, from the birth and death of stars to the echoes of the Big Bang, the ongoing expansion of the cosmos, humanity’s origins, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

This year we partnered with Tactile Images, an organization that produces sculptures that provide transformative experiences for the visually impaired, offering tactile exploration of visual and graphic materials accompanied by braille text, audio narratives.

Nebulae: The Universe Unveiled Experience the Cosmos marks a significant milestone in enhancing accessibility, empowerment, and inclusivity for individuals with diverse abilities.

Visit to explore interactive exhibits, visuals, and informative displays for all ages.

PillarsOfCreation Large

Pillars of Creation

NASA, ESA, CSA, STScl; Joseph DePasquale (STScl), Anton M Koekemoer (STScl), Alyssa Pagan (STScl)

Print on Metal

30 x 40 in.

Gift of Elizabeth and Jonathan Howland

Pillars Interactive Table

The Making of 'Pillars of Creation'

NASA, ESA, CSA, STScl; Joseph DePasquale (STScl), Anton M Koekemoer (STScl), Alyssa Pagan (STScl)

Cass Interactive Table

Cassiopeia A

NASA, ESA, CSA, D. Milisavljevic (Purdue) T. Temim (Princeton) I. D. Looze (Ghent University) Joseph DePasquale (STScl)

Cassiopeia A Large

Cassiopeia A (Cas A)

NASA, ESA, CSA, D. Milisavljevic (Purdue) T. Temim (Princeton) I. D. Looze (Ghent University) Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScl)

Print on Metal

30 x 40 in.

Gift of Elizabeth and Jonathan Howland

DeepWebb Small

Webb's First Deep Field

sMACS 0723 NASA, ESA, CSA, And STScl

Print on Metal

40 x 30 in.

Gift of Elizabeth and Jonathan Howland

Deep Space Interactive Table

Southern Ring Nebula NIRCAM and MIRI Images Side-by-Side

NASA, ESA, CSA, And STScl, Alyssa Pagan (STScl), Joseph DePasquale (STScl)