Join us for Art in Tune, the MFA’s annual celebration of art and music! Don’t miss this evening of live musical performances throughout the galleries, using instruments from the Museum’s collection.
Discover music from all over the world, performed all over the MFA by internationally celebrated musical artists. Curatorial staff from the Department of Musical Instruments have paired collection instruments with galleries and artwork that resonate with the genre of music being performed, spinning out a blend of musical and visual art unlike any other. Be sure to visit the Musical Instruments gallery after the performances to learn more about many of the featured instruments.
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Special General Admission Pricing During Art in Tune
Enjoy $5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission to the MFA during Art in Tune (available in person day of, starting at 5 pm).
Performances
Shapiro Family Courtyard
Instrument: cuatro, drums, guitar, and bass
Musical Artist: Fabiola Méndez Quartet
Gallery 103: Musical Instruments
Instruments: harpsichord, clavichord, and fortepiano
Musical Artist: Peter Sykes
Due to space constraints, 30-minute performances in gallery 103 take place every half hour beginning at 6 pm. Seating is first come, first served.
Gallery 133: The New Nation
Instruments: flute and American bass viol
Musical Artists: Kelsey Burnham and Andrew Koutroubas from the Boston Camerata
Gallery 168: Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art
Instruments: oud and darbuka
Musical Artists: Malcolm Barsamian and Charles Dermenjian
Gallery 171: Art of Africa from the 19th Century to Today
Instrument: kora
Musical Artist: Althea SullyCole
Gallery 242: Art of the Netherlands in the 17th Century
Instruments: violins, recorder, and cello
Musical Artists: Handel and Haydn Society
Gallery 271: Chinese Sculpture
Instruments: guzheng
Musical Artist: Shin-Yi Yang
Gallery 280: Arts of Japan
Instrument: shamisen
Musical Artist: Sumie Kaneko

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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.