The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, supports and encourages location filming on the Museum's premises. If you are shooting a film, documentary, interview, or student production, you must obtain permission from MFA Images to proceed. To submit a request, complete our Location Filming and Photography form.

The following information is required for processing the request:

• Synopsis of project
• Galleries and/or objects to be filmed
• Number of crew members, names & titles
• Equipment list including any electrical requirements
• Possible dates (3-week minimum notice)
• Length of time required for filming including set-up/break-down
• If sound recording is included

Please note:

• The MFA is committed to the protection of all artwork and gallery conditions, which may prevent us from permitting certain activities. All requests are subject to MFA Images approval.
• A certificate of liability insurance with the MFA listed as additionally insured is required prior to any filming/photography activities.
• Requests in person for same-day filming or photography will not be granted.