Curators Circles: Musical Instruments

The MFA is home to more than 1,200 instruments, including rare examples from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An integral part of the MFA’s collection for 100 years, instruments have played an essential role in the Museum’s exhibitions, publications, and musical programming. Join noted authorities and talented musicians to learn about instruments from across history and around the world through exclusive live performances, conversations, and close viewing of our instruments.

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Dates, times, and events are subject to change.

Vasilis Kostas: The Greek “Laouto”

Sunday, November 22, 2026
3:30 pm–5:30 pm

Private Reception: Art in Tune

Thursday, January 21, 2027
5:15 pm–7:00 pm

The Making of a Traveling Exhibition: Mary Cassatt Virtual Talk

Tuesday, February 9, 2027
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Online

Tour of Symphony Hall

Wednesday, March 10, 2027
1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Past Events

CT Scanning: A Look inside the Music

Monday, June 22, 2026
2:00 pm–4:00 pm

Picasso, Miró, Dalí: A Conversation

Monday, April 27, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Emily Hale: Music Hot off the Press

Sunday, April 26, 2026
2:00 pm–4:00 pm

Jake Blount: Afrofuturist Folklore and the Banjo

Friday, September 12, 2025
5:30 pm–7:30 pm

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