NEBULAE: THE UNIVERSE UNVEILED EXPERIENCE THE COSMOS
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.
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
The Making of 'Pillars of Creation'
NASA, ESA, CSA, STScl; Joseph DePasquale (STScl), Anton M Koekemoer (STScl), Alyssa Pagan (STScl)
Cassiopeia A
NASA, ESA, CSA, D. Milisavljevic (Purdue) T. Temim (Princeton) I. D. Looze (Ghent University) Joseph DePasquale (STScl)
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
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
Southern Ring Nebula NIRCAM and MIRI Images Side-by-Side
NASA, ESA, CSA, And STScl, Alyssa Pagan (STScl), Joseph DePasquale (STScl)