![An oval painting on parchment, framed by silver, of the artist Sofonisba Anguissola holding a large shield.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2022-07/SC81958_4x3_Crop_V2.jpg?itok=_Msp9HBj)
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![An oval painting on parchment, framed by silver, of the artist Sofonisba Anguissola holding a large shield.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2022-07/SC81958_4x3_Crop_V2.jpg?itok=_Msp9HBj)
Dearest Sofonisba, I don’t know you. We’ll never meet. I live almost 500 years after you, in a world you wouldn’t recognize. I’m in my 20s; you lived…
Issue: Art for This Moment
![A tall and lean stoneware vessel with a gray-blue glaze.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2023-10/SC203275_4x3.jpg?itok=Y1Oio0uJ)
Whether it comes from the T lurching over an antiquated track or a toy in the hands of my hyperactive niece, rattling is a constant sound in my life…
Issue: Art for This Moment
In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Bank of America is proud to sponsor Fashioned by Sargent , which offers a unique look at the use of…
![An ornate wood lute inlaid with mother of pearl.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2024-01/SC438700_4x3.jpg?itok=b3WvI0k9)
The first time I heard an oud live, I was enraptured. The deep growl of the bass, the compelling and percussive rhythms of the plectrum, called a…
Issue: Art for This Moment
![An MFA staff member talking to three visitors at the Sharf Visitor Center.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2023-07/_DSC8044_4x3_0.jpg?itok=KHgO-G9d)
Get involved and make a difference! Each MFA volunteer is different—with their own unique set of responsibilities, skills, and experiences. Volunteers…
![An MFA Pathways Intern wearing white gloves opens a drawer of purses in the Conservation studio.](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/2023-05/SC456330_4x3.jpg?itok=EIrWtFPH)
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers a limited number of college level (undergraduate and graduate) paid internship opportunities in fall, spring, and summer terms.
![Kids looking at pottery in Ancient Greece gallery](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/migration-slide-image/_DSC-1353.jpg?itok=U63f6OZW)
Cub Scouts
Let the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, bring art and history alive! Artful Adventures offers programs specifically designed for Cub Scouts.
![girl in green shirt holding pencil, drawing](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/migration-slide-image/artful_adventures_4_4x3.jpg?itok=pXA_CVBJ)
Girl Scouts
Let the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, bring art and history alive! Artful Adventures offers two programs specifically designed for Girl Scouts: Brownie and Junior Badge Workshops and Artful Adventures Girl Scout Tours.
![Young girl making sculpture with wires outside](https://d1nn9x4fgzyvn4.cloudfront.net/styles/scaled_562_wide/s3/migration-slide-image/artful_adventures_2_4x3.jpg?itok=FEjJsGtZ)
Artful Adventures off-site programs are currently unavailable. Please visit School Programs to see our current offerings for students and teachers…