See the new reimagined display of 18th-century Art of the Americas, catch a Spotlight Talk, and draw in the galleries.
$5 Third Thursdays
Caitlin Cunningham Photography.
Caitlin Cunningham Photography.
Make the MFA your Thursday night destination! On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy the Museum after dark with $5 admission from 5 to 10 pm. Explore the galleries, join hands-on art-making, shop unique finds, and grab drinks and a bite to eat at New American Café or Taste. Every month brings something new! From community celebrations to live performances, there are plenty of reasons to gather with friends, meet new ones, or escape with art at the MFA.
Upcoming Events
Special Event
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Kick off Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with music, art making, Spotlight Talks, and more.
Special Event
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
See “Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound,” make art, and enjoy live music.
Past Events
Special Event
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Make the MFA your Thursday night destination! On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy the Museum after dark with $5 admission from 5 to 10 pm...
Special Event
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Welcome back our Impressionist icons from their travels abroad.
Special Event
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Explore our new galleries for 20th-century art and make your own modern creation.
Special Event
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
See “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination” and enjoy live music.
Music, Special Event
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Don’t miss this evening of live musical performances throughout the galleries.
Special Event
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
See “Winslow Homer in Watercolor” and enjoy live music by BoCoCelli.
Special Event
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of Latinx heritage and culture!
