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

Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard (130.9)
Included with General Admission

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant at home! 

Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 10:00:00 2026-03-15 16:00:00 Drop-In Art Making: Mini Garden Totes 03/15/2026 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

Saturday, February 28, 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!

Sunday, March 1, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 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 7, 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!

Sunday, March 8, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

Thursday, 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!

Sunday, March 15, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant 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!

Sunday, March 22, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Garden Totes: Get inspired by “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination,” then design the garden of your dreams on a mini tote bag. Each bag comes with free native seeds to plant 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! 

Sponsor

Generously supported by A.E. Wyss.

With additional support from the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.