The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, welcomes higher education audiences to engage deeply with its collections, programs, and spaces. Whether connecting with the Museum as part of a class or with friends and family, the MFA offers many ways to deepen learning, inspire curiosity, and connect with others.
Student Opportunities
There are many ways to become more involved with the MFA. Consider applying for an internship or staff position, and learn more about MFA Ambassadors.
Research
Looking for information about works of art in the MFA’s collections? Search our collections database and library of videos.
Events for College Students, Faculty, and Staff
University Members Free Admission: “LIFE Magazine and the Power of Photography”
October 7, 2022
10:00 am–10:00 pm
10:00 am–10:00 pm
Center for Netherlandish Art Student Session with Carrie Anderson
October 14, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Online12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
MFA Pathways Internship Information Session
October 21, 2022
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Recommended for College Students and Faculty
Online
Special Event
MFA Late Nites
October 21–22, 2022
8:00 pm–12:00 am
In Person
8:00 pm–12:00 am
University Members Free Admission: “LIFE Magazine and the Power of Photography”
November 4, 2022
10:00 am–10:00 pm
10:00 am–10:00 pm
Educator Workshops
Art and Science: Conservation Center Open House
November 9, 2022
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Recommended for K–12 Educators and College Faculty
In PersonUniversity Members Free Admission: “LIFE Magazine and the Power of Photography”
December 9, 2022
10:00 am–10:00 pm
10:00 am–10:00 pm
Visiting the Museum
The MFA offers many opportunities to learn, unwind, and connect with others through exhibitions, programs, and social events.
A College Student’s Guide to the MFA
Designed with college students in mind, check out these tips for exploring the MFA in person and remotely while learning about how museums operate.
Museum Admission and Discounts
University Membership Program
The University Membership Program offers free ticketed admission to students, faculty, and staff with a valid ID from participating colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
Interested in learning more about how your institution can participate in the University Membership Program? Contact us at membership@mfa.org or 617-369-4136.
Pozen Community College Access Program
The Pozen Community College Access Program offers free ticketed admission to students, faculty, and staff with valid ID from community colleges across the Commonwealth. Museum admission is available for 15 schools, in 24 locations, that comprise the Massachusetts Community College System.
New Hampshire and Maine Colleges and Universities
Students, faculty, and staff attending New Hampshire and Maine colleges and universities are eligible for free ticketed admission with a valid ID. In addition, undergraduate students from New Hampshire and Maine attending school in other states are also eligible for free ticketed admission with a valid student ID and a proof of residence. Free admission is generously provided by the Lunder Maine Student Membership Program and the McLane Family New Hampshire Student Membership Program.
Group Visits
We are reimagining the group experience and look forward to welcoming groups back to the MFA starting on January 9, 2023. Reservations begin December 1, 2022. Please check Groups for updates on our progress.
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College Students Respond to the Collection
These insightful essays by the MFA Ambassadors, the Museum's group of work-study college students, present new, unexpected, and thoughtful perspectives on some familiar works found throughout the Museum’s galleries.
“Fabric of a Nation” Resource Guide
Featuring key works, quotes, and discussion questions drawn from “Fabric of a Nation,” this online thematic resource guide was designed for students and educators to explore the art of quilt making as an instrument of social change, storytelling, and artistic craft.