Celebrate the exhibition “Tender Loving Care: Contemporary Art from the Collection” before it closes in January 2025 with art making, spotlight talks, and music from DJ L’Duke.
Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, and more on the first Friday of select months. See art, meet new people, purchase cocktails and delicious bites, and let your hair down as you welcome the weekend at the MFA.
Tickets include general admission to the MFA and are free for members. First Fridays sell out fast, so plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance. Limited time slots are available for art making. Reserve free timed art-making tickets at the event on a first-come, first served-basis.
Wheelchair accessible
Upcoming Dates and Times
Past Dates and Times
Friday, November 1, 2024
Celebrate the exhibition “Four Womxn: New Musings on Blackness” with art making, Spotlight Talks with the artists, and music from DJ Slick Vick.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Celebrate the reopening of the Arts of Japan galleries and the exhibition “Tender Loving Care: Contemporary Art from the Collection” with art making, gallery talks, a signature cocktail created by the Koji Club, and music from our resident DJ Dayglow.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Celebrate the reopening of the Arts of Japan galleries and the new exhibition “Songs for Modern Japan” with art making, a special tea ceremony, a signature cocktail created by the Koji Club, a talk with the curator of “Songs for Modern Japan,” and music from DJ Saucy Lady.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Celebrate Pride at the MFA with a drag story reading, art making, music from DJ Dayglow, and more.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Celebrate the exhibition “Dinorá Justice: The Lay of the Land” with art making, talks with the curator, and music from DJ Slick Vick.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Celebrate the exhibition “Tender Loving Care: Contemporary Art from the Collection” with art making, spoken-word poetry, and music from DJ YVNG PAVL.
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Open to visitors 21+. Valid ID with proof of age required for entry.
Accepted forms of identification for entrance include:
- Massachusetts Drivers License
- Massachusetts Liquor ID
- Massachusetts ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Drivers License from any US state
- Valid Passport (photocopies are not accepted)
- Federal Identification (e.g. Military ID)
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.