The Japanese Garden and Beyond
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
A Japanese garden is a gateway to all things Japanese: aesthetics, philosophy, religion, history, art, politics, style, national pride, and engagement beyond borders. Tenshin-en, the MFA’s Japanese garden, provides a bridge from Boston to these fruitful concepts. Explore Tenshin-en while you learn about how Japonisme took hold in Paris, the inspiration Vincent van Gogh took from the principles of Japanese design, and the ways Japanese perceptions of nature still condition aesthetic energies in the global world.
Martha Wright, adjunct instructor
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
Tickets must be purchased prior to the start of the first session; individual sessions are not available.
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.