Curators Circles: Musical Instruments

The MFA is home to more than 1,200 instruments, including rare examples from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An integral part of the MFA’s collection for 100 years, instruments have played an essential role in the Museum’s exhibitions, publications, and musical programming. Join noted authorities and talented musicians to learn about instruments from across history and around the world through exclusive live performances, conversations, and close viewing of our instruments.

Annual membership is $1,500.*

For more information about this Curators Circle's programming, please contact Nate Steele, program associate, Musical Instruments, at [email protected]

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*$100 per person is not tax deductible.
Dates, times, and events are subject to change.

Past Events

An Evening with Jeffrey Gibson

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person

Reception: Art in Tune

Thursday, February 27, 2025
7:00 pm–9:00 pm

You Are Instrumental!

Friday, November 22, 2024
6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Music from the Age of Rembrandt

Saturday, October 14, 2023
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
In Person

The Music of the Kora

Thursday, May 4, 2023
6:00 pm–8:00 pm

In-Person Event

In Person

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