A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making

Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
John, Bertram A., and Ronald M. Druker Family Pavilion (Classroom 159)
Included with General Admission

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 10:00:00 2026-01-31 16:00:00 Drop-In Art Making: Chinese Patchwork 01/31/2026 10 am-4 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA Museum of Fine Arts, Boston [email protected] America/New_York public

Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Themes and media vary; see full schedule below. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end of the event. 

Wheelchair accessible symbol

Wheelchair accessible

Upcoming Dates and Times

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Saturday, March 14, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Saturday, March 21, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Thursday, March 26, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Past Dates and Times

Sunday, January 18, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Saturday, January 17, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Sponsor

Generously supported by A.E. Wyss.

With additional support from the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.