The Harvard Art Museum Annual Report (formerly Harvard University Art Museums Annual Report) is issued annually. Each annual report includes an extensive report by the Director and summaries of the activities of the research centers. Recent acquisitions highlights and exhibitions are illustrated and described briefly. In addition, educational programs and lectures are listed, and financial statistics and lists of donors and staff are included in the closing pages.
The Fogg Art Museum annual report was originally published both independently and as part of Harvard's annual report. It included summaries of acquisitions, activities, finances and visitor statistics. Later, loans, exhibitions and staff appointments were added. Fogg Art Museum Acquisitions (1959-1970) included articles about acquisitions and donor/acquisitions lists. It was absorbed by the Annual Report of the Fogg Art Museum in 1972. The Fogg Annual Report ceased publication in 1980. The Harvard University Art Museums Annual Report was published beginning in 1997.