Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House
January 21, 2013
10 am–4:45 pm
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of free admission. Family art-making activities, performances, tours, and more! Visit and enjoy!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House is underwritten by the Citizens Bank Foundation.
Special Events
57th Presidential Inauguration 11 am–2 pm, Alfond Auditorium
Berklee College of Music Presents Larry Watson 11 am and 2 pm, Remis Auditorium
Story Hour 10:30–11:30 am, Gallery 171
Spoken Word and Music 2:30–4 pm, Alfond Auditorium
Community Arts Initiative Showcase On view all day, Shapiro Family Courtyard
Family Activities
10 am–4 pm. Drop in and enjoy hands-on art-making activities for all ages.
Equality Shapiro Family Courtyard
Peace Druker Family Pavilion, Room 160
Community Behind the Scenes Galleries 125 and 225
Reflections Druker Family Pavilion, Room 159
Art Connections Sharf Visitor Center
Tours and Talks
Introduction to Museum Collections Tours Meet at Sharf Visitor Center
- American Sign Language (no spoken English) 12:30 pm
- English 1 and 3 pm
- Portuguese 1:30 pm
- Spanish Language 2 pm
Family Tours Meet at Sharf Visitor Center
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Every 15 minutes from 10:30–11:45 am.
ASL interpretation at 10:30 and 11:15 am
Spotlight Talks 11 and 11:30 am, Noon, and 1 pm, Gallery 231
Gallery Talks 2 and 3 pm, Gallery 335
Feeling for Form
To request a sighted guide to enjoy events of the day, or to request a touch tour related to the theme of the day, please call 617-369-3302 or e-mail access@mfa.org by January 7.
MFA Guide
Available at all ticket desks and Sharf Visitor Center.
Get insights from curators, conservators, and artists through images, audio, and video with a touch screen player. Explore the MFA’s rich collection of works from the early 19th century to today in the African American Artists Tour. Nonmembers $6; members $5; kids 17 and under $4. Free for visitors who are deaf or blind.
MFA Guide is made possible through the generous support of the John W. Henry Foundation.
Additional Information
Accessibility: For more information about services for visitors with disabilities, call 617-369-3189 or TTY 617-369-3188, or e-mail access@mfa.org. Wheelchairs and walkers are available at all entrances, first come, first served.
Groups: We do not allow group visits during Open House days given the large number of participants. We hope groups may opt to visit on another day to fully enjoy all the MFA has to offer. For more information, please follow the links below:
Adult and University Groups
School and Youth Groups
Nonprofit Agencies and Community Organizations
Parking: Because our limited parking fills up quickly—especially during popular exhibitions, holidays, and free days—we encourage you to take advantage of public transportation. Please visit the Getting Here section of our website for more information.
Dining: Learn more about the dining options available at the MFA.
Tickets: Tickets are required for free admission, available at all ticket desks.
All programs are wheelchair accessible.
Assistive listening devices are available in Remis Auditorium or at the Sharf Visitor Center.
ASL interpretation
Accessible to visitors who are blind or have low vision
Audio description
