Talks in the Galleries
Explore art, history, and culture in the MFA galleries with engaging speakers. Join MFA staff, including Museum curators, conservators, and educators, along with local scholars and artists for weekly talks on topics ranging from special exhibitions to a look behind the scenes.
Free with Museum admission
Guided Tours
Join a free guided one-hour tour (several offered daily) to explore highlights from the Museum’s many different collections.
Creative Residency
Watch and join in as artists interpret the collection through our artist in residence program. The program returns in 2019 with Dance in the Galleries, when we present a selection of choreographers to explore and invent in our gallery spaces.
Artist Demonstrations
Meet an artist, dancer, or musician, and discover their inspirations and process.
Artist Toolbox Cart
Discover techniques and handle the tools artists use; view demonstration pieces right in the galleries and hear from knowledgeable staff.
Drawing in the Galleries
Engage your artistic side. Drop in and sketch from live models and Museum objects. Drawing materials and instruction available.
| Title | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Highlights of the Museum Collections | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 10:30 am–11:30 am |
| Three Masterpieces from Asia | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 11:00 am–11:30 am |
| Art of the Americas | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 11:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Introduction to the Contemporary Collection | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 12:00 pm–12:45 pm |
| 3 in 30 Minutes | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 12:30 pm–1:00 pm |
| Art of the Ancient World | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 1:00 pm–2:00 pm |
| Art of Europe | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 2:00 pm–3:00 pm |
| Art of the Americas | Guided Tour | June 25, 2019 3:00 pm–4:00 pm |
| Highlights of the Museum Collections | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 10:30 am–11:30 am |
| Three Masterpieces from Asia | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 11:00 am–11:30 am |
| MFA Outdoor Tour: Art, Architecture, and Landscape | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 11:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Présentation des collections du Musée | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 11:15 am–12:15 pm |
| Art of the Americas | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 11:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Introduction to the Contemporary Collection | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 12:00 pm–12:45 pm |
| 3 in 30 Minutes | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 12:30 pm–1:00 pm |
| Art of the Ancient World | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 1:00 pm–2:00 pm |
| Art of Europe | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 2:00 pm–3:00 pm |
| Art of the Americas | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 3:00 pm–4:00 pm |
| Artist Toolbox Cart: Marble Sculpture | Artist Toolbox Cart | June 26, 2019 5:30 pm–8:30 pm |
| Artist Toolbox Cart: Silver | Artist Toolbox Cart | June 26, 2019 5:30 pm–8:30 pm |
| Goryeo Celadon, the Best under Heaven | Spotlight Talk | June 26, 2019 6:00 pm–6:15 pm |
| Drawing in the Galleries | Drawing in the Galleries | June 26, 2019 6:00 pm–9:00 pm |
| Highlights of the Museum Collections | Guided Tour | June 26, 2019 6:15 pm–7:15 pm |
| Goryeo Celadon, the Best under Heaven | Spotlight Talk | June 26, 2019 6:30 pm–6:45 pm |
| Goryeo Celadon, the Best under Heaven | Spotlight Talk | June 26, 2019 7:15 pm–7:30 pm |