Make a Date

Bring your friends, your family, or just yourself. See below for a small sample of the many things to enjoy at your Museum this spring.

May

Wed, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  Sharpen your pencil for free Drawing in the Galleries (every Wed night!)
Thu, May 3  Join folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott for an evening of songs that have influenced artists from Johnny Cash to Beck
Fri, May 4  Come dressed in your beachy-best for a special beach-themed MFA First Fridays with hot prizes
Fri, May 4  The 20th anniversary of the MFA hosting the LGBT Film Festival (through Sun, May 13)
Mon, May 7 and Mon, May 14   MFA Playdates for free storytime and activities with your toddler
Thu, May 10  Have a fascinating conversation about Contemporary Art
Sat, May 12  Stretch your legs and join us for an hour-long tour of the Museum and its Fenway neighborhood (alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays through October)
Sun, May 13  Treat your mother to a concert and brunch
Mon, May 28  Explore the galleries during our Memorial Day Open House
Wed, May 20  Winesday—learn to taste wine with the help of an expert

June

Fri, June 1  Unwind after work with another fabulous First Friday
Sat, June 2  Stretch your legs and join us for an hour-long tour of the Museum and its Fenway neighborhood (alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays through October)
Mon, June 4 and Mon, June 18  MFA Playdates for free storytime and activities with your toddler
Wed, June 6, 13, 20, 27  Sharpen your pencil for free Drawing in the Galleries (every Wed night!)
Sat, June 9  Don your black-tie and dress to excess at “the kick-off [party] to Boston’s summer event season…” (Boston Magazine)
Thu, June 14  Have a fascinating conversation about Contemporary Art
Fri, June 15  Meet emerging and established filmmakers of color and see their films during the Roxbury Film Festival (through Sun, June 17)
Sat and Sun, June 23-24  Stock up on presents during our bookstore and shop sale event
Wed, June 27  Winesday—bring your friends and learn to taste wine with the help of an expert
Sat, June 30  The first of many flexible weekend workshops begin! In this session, learn how to create lively drawings of people

Save the Date—Coming Soon!

Fri, July 6  MFA Summer Fridays begins (every Friday in July and August)
Wed, July 11  Get ready for another season of live music under the stars with our Concerts in the Courtyard series (through August). Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4. Always sells out!
Thur, July 12  The 17th Annual Boston French Film Festival opens (through Sun, July 29)
Sat, Aug 2  Explore the city at night and learn how to photograph motion