UNIQLO Free Admission Day
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Enjoy free admission to the Museum thanks to UNIQLO. Everyone is welcome—join us for an art-making activity, the newly reopened Arts of Japan galleries, and more!
Events and Activities
Art Making: Miniature Sculptures
10 am–4 pm (last entry 3:45 pm)
Huntington Avenue Lawn (rain location: Druker Family Pavilion, Room 159)
Create a miniature subtractive sculpture inspired by Japanese netsuke! These small and intricately carved pieces often depict scenes from mythology, the natural world, folklore, and legends. What will you make?
Wellesley Aiko: Japanese Taiko Drumming
10:15–10:35 am, Huntington Avenue Entrance
11:15–11:35 am, Calderwood Family Courtyard
Taiko drumming has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries. Don’t miss two chances to see a performance by Wellesley Aiko, Wellesley College’s only Japanese drumming group and the only collegiate taiko group in the Boston area. The ensemble focuses on kumi-daiko, a specific form of taiko that originated in 1951 and is defined by energy, rhythm, and collaboration.
MFA Gallery Tours
11 am and 2 pm
Meet at Sharf Visitor Center
Experience the Museum on a free guided tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, look closely at artwork across the MFA’s collection. Learn more about old favorites and discover something new! No registration is required. Participants of all ages and experiences are welcome.
Wheelchair accessible
MFA Mobile
Download MFA Mobile on Bloomberg Connects to hear from the curator, an artist, conservators, and others about key artworks and sections in the Arts of Japan galleries. The audio tour includes text transcripts and detailed audio descriptions of the featured artworks for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Access the tour from home or bring your ear buds or headphones for the full in-gallery experience.
