The John Hay Library is pleased to host the Unicorn Found: Science, Literature, and the Arts exhibit, on display in the lobby cases and Willis Reading Room cases from March 11 – July 31, 2015. The exhibit features unicorn-related artifacts, objects, images, and text from the specialized collections of the Brown University Library, the Fleet Library at RISD, the RISD Museum, the Providence Athenaeum, the Providence Public Library, and the John Carter Brown Library.

Members of the public can visit the exhibit at the Hay Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is also an online exhibit, which can be viewed here.

Part of the larger Unicorns in Residence: Providence initiative, the exhibit is a fun and educational exploration of the unicorn from ancient to modern times. The exhibit artifacts trace the history of how unicorns have been represented and explore the myth and manifestation of the mysterious creature within different historical and cultural contexts. The exhibit also features the transforming imagery of the unicorn, from initial investigations into its existence to modern design motifs.

Date: March 11 – July 31, 2015
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: Lobby and Willis Reading Room Cases, John Hay Library, 20 Prospect Street, Providence