Museum Council members receive invitations to exciting events throughout the year to learn more about the Museum and its collections, such as exhibition opening celebrations, special curatorial talks, and behind-the-scenes experiences with the MFA’s expert staff.
Museum Council Member Events
Season Opener Celebration: Rachel Ruysch
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
6:30 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Opening Reception: Winslow Homer
Monday, November 3, 2025
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
SMFA Breakfast
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:30 am–11:30 am
In Person 10:30 am–11:30 am
Winter Warmer: Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
In Person 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Curatorial Dinner: Divine Color
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:30 pm–9:30 pm
In Person 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
Exhibition Celebration: Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
The Art of Collecting: Jewelry
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Season Closer Celebration: America 250
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Museum Council Fellow Events
An Evening with Daveed Diggs
Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:00 pm–9:30 pm
In Person 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
Connoisseurship Seminar
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:30 pm–9:00 pm
In Person 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
MFA Travel
San Francisco
Wednesday, November 5–Monday, November 10, 2025
All Day
All Day
MFA Travel
Maastricht and TEFAF
Monday, March 9–Sunday, March 15, 2026
All Day
All Day
Studio Visit
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
In Person 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Travel Opportunity: New York City
Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 31, 2026
All Day
All Day
Exact dates to be determined closer to the event.
MFA Travel
Prague and Dresden
Saturday, May 23–Saturday, May 30, 2026
All Day
All Day