Date(s)
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 - Thursday, December 30th, 2021
Marking the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death, the Athenæum presents a superb selection of historic and rare books. These highlights from the special collections, produced from 1487 to 2001, celebrate a major anniversary of one of the great poets of world literature.
Mon 9am – 8pm
Tue, Wed, Thu 9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat 9am – 5pm
Adults (ages 13 & up) $8
Students & Military $6
Card to Culture $2
Children (ages 12 & under) Free
Boston Athenæum Members Free
BOSTON ATHENÆUM
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Dante in Boston
![Origen of Alexandria (c. 185–253) Homilia in Genesim, Homiliae in Exodum, in Latin, translation by Rufinus, decorated manuscript on parchment [Austria, Lambach Abbey? c. 1150–1175]. Estimate: $150,000-$200,000.](/sites/default/files/styles/category_card/public/media-images/2026-06/origen.jpeg?itok=0V_4_Lt2)
