Photo © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Photo © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Art in Bloom
During Museum hours
Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Bloom
This beloved annual event marks the beginning of spring in Boston and showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements inspired by artworks from the collection. Enjoy dozens of bold arrangements throughout the building, along with special events, dining, and shopping, with more programming to be announced soon. Don’t miss the special exhibition “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination” on your visit—timed tickets are free with general admission and can be reserved online or at any ticket desk.
Map and Program
Download the Art in Bloom Map and Program to plan your visit.
Designer Insights
Read insights from the designers about each of the 50 floral arrangements as you make your way through the galleries or from home.
Wheelchair accessible
Special Events
Master Class with Kim Lamothe of Greenlion
Saturday, May 2
10:30 am and 2 pm
Members $300; nonmembers $325
Experience a celebration of spring in a workshop led by master florist and gardener Kim Lamothe of Greenlion. Kim brings a garden-rooted sensibility to high-end floral design. Participants work with a considered selection of exceptional seasonal blooms to create a refined spring arrangement with an emphasis on form, movement, and natural elegance.
Ticket Required
Art in Bloom Family Day
Sunday, May 3
10 am–4 pm
Free with admission
Thanks to a partnership between the MFA and the City of Boston, Boston Family Days provide students who live in Boston and up to two guests free access to the Museum on the first and second Sundays of each month. Join us for art-making activities, story hour, and much more during Art in Bloom!
Bubbles and Blooms: Floral Design Workshop with Cailla Quinn of EPHEMIRUS
Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1
7–9 pm
Members $100; nonmembers $125
Join Cailla Quinn of EPHEMIRUS Floral Design for a fun, hands-on floral design workshop. Grab a friend or two, a glass of sparkling rosé or spirit-free cocktail, and light bites while you create your own garden-inspired centerpiece using a curated stem bar of seasonal blooms. Learn sustainable design tips, composition basics, and thoughtful foraging principles. All levels welcome! After, take home your arrangement in a reusable ceramic vase.
Ticket Required
Member Night
Saturday, May 2
6–10 pm
Free for members
Celebrate another exciting year of fine art and floral arrangements during this members-only night of Art in Bloom at the MFA. Members delight in exclusive viewing of Art in Bloom and enjoy access to all galleries and exhibitions, including “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination.” Unique dining options, shopping, and art making add to this festive annual event. Tickets are available in spring 2026!
Ticket Required
Group Visits
Private Group Tours
$500
15 people maximum
Reserve a one-hour guided tour, offered every half hour, on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, only.
