In partnership with DJ Dayglow, celebrate Pride at the MFA with art making, live performances, and music!
Tim Correira Photography.
Tim Correira Photography.
Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with 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
Age
21+
Upcoming Dates and Times
Upcoming Dates and Times
Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
Past Dates and Times
Past Dates and Times
Friday, April 3, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
In partnership with Litework Events, celebrate the exhibitions “Subvert, Repair, Reclaim: Contemporary Artists Take Back the Nude” and “Fazendo a América: Rosângela Rennó and Histories of Memory and Migration in Brazil” with Spotlight Talks, art making by Modern Party Art, and music by DJ Owtlaw.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
Celebrate Women’s History Month with art making, Spotlight Talks highlighting women artists in the 20th-century sculpture gallery and installation “Ebb and Flow: Contemporary Art from the Collection,” and music by our resident DJ, Slick Vick.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
In partnership with Frolic, celebrate Black History Month with a fashion show and music by Christina the Saintt.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 2, 2026
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, celebrate the exhibition “Martin Puryear: Nexus” with a special poetry performance by City of Boston Poet Laureate Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah, art making, and music by our resident DJ, Slick Vick.
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.
