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
Art in Bloom
Friday, May 2–Sunday, May 4, 2025
During Museum hours
In Person During Museum hours
Special Event
Nick at Night: Pop-Up Portraits
Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Open House
Memorial Day Open House
Monday, May 26, 2025
10:00 am–5:00 pm
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
The City Talks: Creativity and the Mind
Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
In Person 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Special Event
MFA First Fridays
Friday, June 6, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In partnership with Colby Drasher, celebrate Pride at First Fridays with art making, live performances, and music by Drasher!
In Person
Open House
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2025
During Museum hours
During Museum hours
Tickets available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code.
In Person
Special Event
Nick at Night: Pop-Up Portraits
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Special Event
Nick at Night: Pop-Up Portraits
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Special Event
Nick at Night: Pop-Up Portraits
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Special Event
Nick at Night: Pop-Up Portraits
Thursday, September 4, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm