The Museum offers self-guided and guided tour options of the Museum’s collections and certain special exhibitions.
For reservations, please complete our online request form at least four weeks prior to your preferred dates. You will receive a confirmation packet via mail.
For cancellations, changes, or more information, e-mail groups@mfa.org, or call 617-369-3310 and have your 7-digit order number available. Please note that we charge a $3 processing fee for every change made after the confirmation has been sent.
We want your visit to be a success. Please take a minute to look at tour options and visit Tips for Groups before booking your visit.
Guided Tours
Trained gallery instructors lead one-hour student-centered, interactive tours for students or youth in grades 2–12. Please note that early entry time slots are available for certain guided tours.
What Artists Do
Gallery instructors guide students on a one-hour tour, then studio art instructors lead a one-hour art project.
Funding from the Alice W. Dorr Foundation Scholarship allows the Museum to offer a full scholarship option to participate in the WAD program.Self-Guided Visits
Groups are welcome to discover the Museum on their own. Self-guided time slots are only available when guided tours are not offered.
MFA Guides
Our touch screen guides provide in-depth information throughout the Museum, including special exhibitions.
Admission and Fees
Student and Youth Groups
Self-Guided Visits
$7 per student, plus $3 per-order processing fee
Guided Tours
$9 per student, plus $3 per-order processing fee
What Artists Do
$17 per student, plus $3 per-order processing fee (includes materials)
MFA Guides
$2 each
Chaperones
One chaperone for every ten students is required and admitted free.
Additional adults are charged $20 each.
Schools-in-Need Assistance and Other Programs
The MFA offers funding for schools in need that want to bring groups to the Museum, as well as other programs that assist with admission fees. For more information, and to apply, visit School Programs.
Guided Tour Options
Find the right guided tour for your Student/Youth group. A complete list of options with descriptions and MA state curriculum connections is available.