Make the MFA your Thursday night destination! On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy the Museum after dark with $5 admission from 5 to 10 pm. Explore the galleries, join hands-on art-making, shop unique finds, and grab drinks and a bite to eat. Every month brings something new! From new exhibitions to live performances, there are plenty of reasons to gather with friends, meet new ones, or escape with art at the MFA.

What’s on View

Make the most of your Thursday evening—wander the collection galleries, visit old favorites, and discover something new. Don’t miss the newly reimagined galleries of 18th-century art of the Americas, bringing together works from across North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean—including works by Native American and Indigenous makers The eight spaces in this suite explore how artists have contributed to, or in some cases resisted, ideas of nationhood and identity. Immerse yourself in expansive versions of familiar stories, discovering the interconnectedness of the Americas and its history, institutions, and people.

Events

Spotlight Talk: History and Myth in Winthrop Chandler’s ‘Battle of Bunker Hill’

6 pm
Gallery 133

Learn about an 18th-century fireboard that reimagines the Battle of Bunker Hill using facts as well as legends.

With Elizabeth Driscoll Smith, Joyce Linde Assistant Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Arts, Art of Americas.

Drawing in the Galleries: Art of the Americas

6–8 pm (last entry 7:45 pm)
Gallery 332

Drop in to sketch works of art in the galleries! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Museum educators are available to help you get started and offer tips and suggestions along the way—just bring your creativity! All drawing materials are provided.

Spotlight Talk: The Boston Massacre

7 pm
Gallery 132

Look closely at Paul Revere’s 1770 engraving The Boston Massacre and learn about its significance to abolitionist movements of the 19th century and beyond.

With Christina Michelon, Pamela and Peter Voss Curator of Prints and Drawings.