$5 Third Thursdays

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 18, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Join us for a celebration of Latinx heritage and culture!

Special Event

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

See “Rachel Ruysch,” make watercolors, and enjoy live music.

Special Event

Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of art, performances, and activities in celebration of Diwali!

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, December 18, 2025
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Come together for an evening of art, music, and activities in celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.

Music, Special Event

Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Don’t miss this evening of live musical performances throughout the galleries, using instruments from the Museum’s collection.

Special Event

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Join us at the Museum to ring in the Year of the Snake!

Special Event

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Join us for an inspiring Nowruz, the ancient festival signaling the beginning of spring.

Special Event

Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

See “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination” and enjoy live music.

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, June 18, 2026
5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Welcome back our Impressionist icons from their travels abroad.