How do textile conservators and curators prepare costumes for exhibitions? What role does science play in preparing jewelry for presentation? How are...
May 22–June 5, 2024
“Dress Up” in Context
Hattie Carnegie, silk flower brooch, 1960–69. Gilt metal, enamel glass, silk. Gift of Carole Tanenbaum.
Hattie Carnegie, silk flower brooch, 1960–69. Gilt metal, enamel glass, silk. Gift of Carole Tanenbaum.
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition “Dress Up” with a course looking at works from the MFA’s collection, including 20th- and 21st-century clothing, jewelry, accessories, illustrations, and photographs. Explore the idea of adornment and its role in the creation of a look.
Take the full three-session course or choose the lectures that interest you most.
Ticket Packages
Purchase the discounted three-session course package. Please note that this course package is not available after the date of the first session.
Members $72
Nonmembers $90
Past Events
Lecture
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
RuPaul famously quipped, “We’re all born naked. The rest is drag.” Fashion and jewelry have always had the ability to transform and inform a full...
Lecture
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
From Elsa Peretti and Halston to Gripoix and Coco Chanel to Coppola e Toppo and Emilio Pucci, this lavishly illustrated lecture looks at the rich...
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.