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

Art in Bloom

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

Art in Bloom Family Day

Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
In Person
Special Event

Artful Evenings

Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 pm–9:00 pm

The MFA Eras Tour: Glitz and Glamour from the 1920s to 2020s. Everyone loves a party! Explore sparkly fashion, accessories, tablescapes fit for...

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

Artful Evenings

Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 pm–9:00 pm

The MFA Eras Tour: Glitz and Glamour from the 1920s to 2020s. Everyone loves a party! Explore sparkly fashion, accessories, tablescapes fit for...

In Person
Special Event

First Fridays

Friday, June 5, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

In partnership with DJ Daylow, celebrate Pride With art making, Spotlight Talks, a drag performance by Coleslaw, and music by DJ Dayglow.  

In Person
Special Event

Artful Evenings

Friday, June 12, 2026
7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spilling the Tea: MFA Edition. Discover the juicy backstories and the inside scoop about some of the Boston-based artists featured in the Museum’s...

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–10:00 pm

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

In Person
Open House

America at 250

Saturday, June 20, 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

Artful Evenings

Friday, June 26, 2026
7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spilling the Tea: MFA Edition. Discover the juicy backstories and the inside scoop about some of the Boston-based artists featured in the Museum’s...

In Person