Up Close and Personal with the MFA’s Van Gogh Portraits
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
In anticipation of the exhibition “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” paintings conservators were given unprecedented access to Van Gogh’s portraits over the course of several months. Together with the MFA’s conservation scientists, the conservators took a deep dive into the artist’s materials and methodologies using a wide range of techniques. Discover the results of this intensive examination, including new insights into how the MFA’s portraits were created and how they have changed over time.
Lydia Vagts, conservator, Conservation and Collections Management
Rachel Childers, assistant conservator, Conservation and Scientific Research
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full ten-session “Van Gogh: Portraiture, Influence, and Legacy” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Livestream Tickets
The livestream ticket gives access to a live feed of the event that can be watched remotely. You must be logged in to the account used to purchase the ticket in order to access the livestream on the Video Content page. Please log in at least 5 minutes before the start of the event to test your connection.
Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
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.