College and University Programs

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, welcomes higher education audiences to engage deeply with its collections, programs, and spaces. Whether connecting with the Museum as part of a class or with friends and family, the MFA offers many ways to deepen learning, inspire curiosity, and connect with others.

Student Admission and Discounts

The University Membership Program offers free ticketed admission to students, faculty, and staff with a valid ID from participating colleges and universities in Massachusetts.

Interested in learning more about how your institution can participate in the University Membership Program? Contact us at [email protected] or 617-369-4136.

The Pozen Community College Access Program offers free ticketed admission to students, faculty, and staff with valid ID from community colleges across the Commonwealth. Museum admission is available for 15 schools, in 24 locations, that comprise the Massachusetts Community College System.

We cover your cost to get here! Group visits led by faculty in the Massachusetts Community College system are eligible for travel stipends up to $500 for modes including buses, public transportation, ride-hailing services, and personal vehicles.

Students, faculty, and staff attending New Hampshire and Maine colleges and universities are eligible for free ticketed admission with a valid ID. In addition, undergraduate students from New Hampshire and Maine attending school in other states are also eligible for free ticketed admission with a valid student ID and a proof of residence. Free admission is generously provided by the Lunder Maine Student Membership Program and the McLane Family New Hampshire Student Membership Program.

Self-guided visits are available for college groups that are part of the University Members Program. To learn more and to reserve your group visit, see University Member Group Visits.

The Museum offers students a $30 discount off a membership at the Individual, Friends and Family, or Ambassador level. If you believe you are eligible, you may request the discount by visiting a ticket desk during your next visit. If you have questions about your eligibility for the discount, e-mail [email protected].

Proof of valid school or college ID may be requested. Students may wish to check whether their college or university is a participant in the University Membership Program first. Please contact your representative at the associated school or university for details on how to access free or discounted tickets. Students need to be at least 18 years old to qualify for the discount.

Internships and Opportunities

There are many ways to become more involved with the MFA. Consider applying for an internship or staff position, and learn more about MFA Ambassadors.

Research

Looking for information about works of art in the MFA’s collections? Search our collections database and library of videos.

Events for College Students, Faculty, and Staff

Educator Workshops

TLC: Teacher Learning Community

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Session One: Kick of the school year with the first TLC gathering and learn about the MFA’s 2026–27 programs. Recommended for K–12 educators and...

Online
Distance Learning

Art of Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
12:10 pm–12:50 pm

Recommended for Grades 6–12 and College/University students

Online
Distance Learning

Art of Ancient Nubia: Rulers and Deities

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
12:10 pm–12:50 pm

Recommended for Grades 6–12 and College/University students

Online
Panel Discussion

MFA Pathways Internship Information Session

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Recommended for college students, faculty, and career advisors

Online
Special Event

Museum Careers Night

Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00 pm–8:00 pm

Recommended for college/university students and faculty

Special Event

Late Nites

Friday, November 6, 2026
8:00 pm–1:00 am
Educator Workshops

Teaching Early America with Art: Interdependence in 18th-Century Americas

Saturday, November 14, 2026
12:30 pm–4:30 pm

Recommended for K–12 educators and college faculty

Educator Workshops

TLC: Teacher Learning Community

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Session Two: Reconnect and refresh with TLC and learn about upcoming programs for educators and students. Recommended for K–12 educators and college...

Online
Distance Learning

Art in the Americas: Power and Resistance

Monday, December 14, 2026
1:10 pm–1:50 pm

Recommended for Grades 6–12 and College/University students

Online
Distance Learning

Art in the Americas: Communities of Makers

Monday, January 11, 2027
1:10 pm–1:50 pm

Recommended for Grades 6–12 and College/University students

Online
Distance Learning

Art in the Americas: History and Mythmaking

Thursday, January 21, 2027
1:10 pm–1:50 pm

Recommended for Grades 6–12 and College/University students

Online
Educator Workshops

TLC: Teacher Learning Community

Tuesday, February 23, 2027
4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Session Three: Reconvene with TLC as you head into the final months of the academic year. Recommended for K–12 educators and college faculty.

Online
Educator Workshops

Teaching Early America with Art: Interdependence in 18th-Century Americas

Thursday, March 4, 2027
4:30 pm–6:30 pm

Recommended for K–12 educators and college faculty

Special Event

Late Nites

Friday, April 2, 2027
8:00 pm–1:00 am

Sponsors

Pozen Community College Access Program is made possible by Liz and Bob Pozen.

The Lunder Maine Student Membership Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is generously funded by The Lunder Foundation.

The McLane Family New Hampshire Student Membership Program allows New Hampshire students of all ages in public and private school, as well as those who are home schooled, to visit the Museum free of charge.

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College Students Respond to the Collection

These insightful essays by the MFA Ambassadors, the Museum's group of work-study college students, present new, unexpected, and thoughtful perspectives on some familiar works found throughout the Museum’s galleries.

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Rachel Ruysch: Interdisciplinary Academic Resource

Designed with college and university students and faculty in mind, this resource draws on the exhibition, “Rachel Ruysch: Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer,” as a source for teaching and learning across disciplines.

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