Morse Study Room Appointment Request

The Morse Study Room for Works on Paper provides access to the MFA’s collections of American and European prints, drawings, and photographs. The Study Room is open for individual study and groups of up to 15 people, including college classes. Available windows for individual and class appointments are Monday from 1:30 to 4 pm and Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to noon and 1:30 to 4 pm.

Please fill out the following information to request an appointment.

For requests to view Asian paintings, drawings, and prints, please contact Kaitlin Benton, department coordinator, Art of Asia, at [email protected].

First Name

Last Name

Organization or Affiliation

City/Town

State/Province

Country

E-mail

Phone

Purpose of Your Visit

Research Appointment

Class Visit

Number of Students

Please note: we only allow a maximum of 15 students at time. If your class has more students, you must request multiple visits with your class divided into two or more groups.

Research or Classroom Goals

Please briefly share with us your research purpose, class assignment or topic, or other goals for this visit, and why consulting works on paper in the MFA collection is important for your research or classroom needs.

Accession Numbers of Works

List the accession numbers of the works on paper that you wish to view. Refer to our collections search to assist you in finding the corresponding accession numbers, and inform your selection.

Examples of accession numbers: 2006.1441, 65.1295, or M19777

Preferred Visit Dates

The Morse Study Room is open Mondays from 1:30 to 4 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to noon and 1:30 to 4 pm. You may request a longer viewing session, but we ask that you leave the space and return to your viewing after lunch.

Please provide at least three possible dates that work best for you. Allow at least four weeks lead time for individual appointment requests and six weeks for classes.

Preferred Visit Time

Morning (10 am to Noon)

Afternoon (1:30 to 4 pm)

No Preference

Additional Information

Please list any other research or access needs, or scheduling considerations, for your appointment.

I understand that my visit is not confirmed until I receive a confirmation e-mail from the Morse Study Room.

I understand that all works of art must be requested in advance and no additional works can be requested on the day of the visit.

I have read, and agree to, the Morse Study Room policy for my prospective appointment.

Read Morse Study Room Policy

Morse Study Room Appointment Request

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