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

‘Cat Nap’ Book Celebration

Sunday, November 2, 2025
11:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Special Event

Ask a Conservator

Friday, November 7, 2025
11:00 am–11:30 am

Meet in Sharf Visitor Center

In Person
Special Event

Ask a Conservator

Friday, November 7, 2025
1:30 pm–2:00 pm

Meet in Sharf Visitor Center

In Person
Special Event

Ask a Conservator

Friday, November 7, 2025
3:00 pm–3:30 pm

Meet in Sharf Visitor Center

In Person
Special Event

Ask a Conservator

Friday, November 7, 2025
5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Pathways into Conservation. Meet in the Conservation Center. Take the elevator outside the Bookstore and Shop in the Linde Family Wing for...

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, 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

MFA First Fridays

Friday, December 5, 2025
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Celebrate the exhibition “Rituals for Remembering: María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Ana Mendieta” with Spotlight Talks, art making, and music by our...

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
Special Event

MFA First Fridays

Friday, January 2, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, celebrate the exhibition “Martin Puryear: Nexus” with a special poetry performance by City...

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

Boston Public Schools High School Art Show

Sunday, April 12, 2026
11:00 am–2:00 pm
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