Special Events

The MFA is a venue for festive social events, cultural celebrations great for kids, relevant discussions of pressing issues, and popular annual events like Art in Bloom. Enjoy the Museum and its art at a special event that appeals to you and meet others who share your interests.

Special Event

International Dot Day

Sunday, September 14, 2025
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Special Event

Latinx Heritage Night

Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

MFA First Fridays

Friday, October 3, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

In partnership with the Teachers’ Lounge, celebrate the opening of “Martin Puryear: Nexus” with a poetry performance by Djofa Tavares and Anthony...

In Person
Open House

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 13, 2025
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.

In Person
Special Event

$5 Third Thursday

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

Museum Careers Night

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00 pm–8:00 pm

Recommended for college/university students and faculty

In Person
Special Event

Diwali

Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

Guided Sake Tasting

Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
In Person
Special Event

UNIQLO Free Admission Day

Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:00 am–5:00 pm
In Person
Special Event

MFA First Fridays

Friday, November 7, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the exhibition “Martin Puryear: Nexus” with Spotlight Talks, art making, games hosted by Playing Games With, and music by DJ Kelvin.

In Person
Special Event

$5 Third Thursday

Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

Hanukkah

Thursday, December 18, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Music, Special Event

Art in Tune

Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
In Person
Open House

MLK Day

Monday, January 19, 2026
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.

In Person
Special Event

Lunar New Year

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

Nowruz

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

$5 Third Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Special Event

Art in Bloom

Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, 2026
During Museum hours
In Person
Special Event

$5 Third Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Open House

Memorial Day Open House

Monday, May 25, 2026
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.

In Person
Special Event

$5 Third Thursday

Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

$5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission

In Person
Open House

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.

In Person