Social Narrative for Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Facade of the Museum at the Huntington Avenue Entrance
My Visit to the MFA

This social narrative can help you prepare for your visit to the MFA. You can learn what to expect when you arrive, enter, explore, and leave the museum. Use the arrows or dots below to navigate through the slideshow.

Two visitors walking up the front steps of the Museum
My Visit to the MFA

Today, I’m going to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The Museum is filled with art that I can look at and talk about!

Two visitors putting on masks inside the Museum
My Visit to the MFA

When I get to the Museum, I may wear a mask or face covering to cover my mouth and nose. I may see other visitors and Museum staff wearing masks. I may also see people not wearing masks.

The MFA’s mask policy may change, in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines. Please check Visit for the most up to date information.

Museum staff person scanning tickets for two visitors
My Visit to the MFA

I may have bought or reserved a ticket before my visit or I may choose to get mine when I arrive. Before I go in and explore, Museum workers will look at my ticket. I may need to wait in line while they look at other visitors’ tickets

Visitor handing Museum staff person a bag at the coat check counter and receiving a slip in return
My Visit to the MFA

If I don’t want to wear my coat in the Museum, I can leave it at the coat check. I’ll also have to leave any large items I have with me. The security guard at the coat check will put away my things.

Close-up of a visitor handing museum staff person a bag at the coat check counter
My Visit to the MFA

The security guard will give me a plastic tag with a number on it. I will keep the tag in a safe place, and I’ll return it to pick up my things before I leave.

Museum staff giving two visitors directions in Sharf Visitor Center
My Visit to the MFA

In the Museum, I will see Museum workers who will be wearing badges. They can answer my questions, remind me of the rules, or help me if I get lost. I will listen to Museum workers when they ask me to do something to help me stay safe.

Two visitors looking at the large wall map in Sharf Visitor Center
My Visit to the MFA

There is a lot of art to look at in the Museum, and I won’t have time to see everything. I can look at the Museum map and choose what art to see. I will speak quietly and walk slowly inside the Museum so everyone there can enjoy their visit.

Two visitors looking up at paintings in the Salon gallery, one visitor pointing upwards
My Visit to the MFA

I will keep my body away from the artwork and glass cases. The oils my fingers make can damage the art, so I will help keep the art safe by keeping my hands near my body. If I get too close to a piece of art, I might hear a beeping sound. If I hear this sound, I will calmly move away from the art.

Two visitors applying hand sanitizer on their hands near hand sanitizer dispenser
My Visit to the MFA

I will clean my hands before eating, after using the bathroom, and after touching my face. To clean my hands, I can use soap and water at the bathroom sink or I can use hand sanitizer.

Two visitors sitting and eating food at a table in the Museum's cafeteria
My Visit to the MFA

There are specific places in the Museum where I can take a break to eat or drink.

The Garden Cafeteria is a good place inside the Museum where I can eat food or have a drink.

For more information on where you can eat in the Museum, see Dining.

Two visitors exiting the museum through doors at the entrance
My Visit to the MFA

At the end of the visit, I will leave the Museum. I had a great day at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston!

Facade of the Museum at the Huntington Avenue Entrance
My Visit to the MFA

This social narrative can help you prepare for your visit to the MFA. You can learn what to expect when you arrive, enter, explore, and leave the museum. Use the arrows or dots below to navigate through the slideshow.

Two visitors walking up the front steps of the Museum
My Visit to the MFA

Today, I’m going to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The Museum is filled with art that I can look at and talk about!

Two visitors putting on masks inside the Museum
My Visit to the MFA

When I get to the Museum, I may wear a mask or face covering to cover my mouth and nose. I may see other visitors and Museum staff wearing masks. I may also see people not wearing masks.

The MFA’s mask policy may change, in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines. Please check Visit for the most up to date information.

Museum staff person scanning tickets for two visitors
My Visit to the MFA

I may have bought or reserved a ticket before my visit or I may choose to get mine when I arrive. Before I go in and explore, Museum workers will look at my ticket. I may need to wait in line while they look at other visitors’ tickets

Visitor handing Museum staff person a bag at the coat check counter and receiving a slip in return
My Visit to the MFA

If I don’t want to wear my coat in the Museum, I can leave it at the coat check. I’ll also have to leave any large items I have with me. The security guard at the coat check will put away my things.

Close-up of a visitor handing museum staff person a bag at the coat check counter
My Visit to the MFA

The security guard will give me a plastic tag with a number on it. I will keep the tag in a safe place, and I’ll return it to pick up my things before I leave.

Museum staff giving two visitors directions in Sharf Visitor Center
My Visit to the MFA

In the Museum, I will see Museum workers who will be wearing badges. They can answer my questions, remind me of the rules, or help me if I get lost. I will listen to Museum workers when they ask me to do something to help me stay safe.

Two visitors looking at the large wall map in Sharf Visitor Center
My Visit to the MFA

There is a lot of art to look at in the Museum, and I won’t have time to see everything. I can look at the Museum map and choose what art to see. I will speak quietly and walk slowly inside the Museum so everyone there can enjoy their visit.

Two visitors looking up at paintings in the Salon gallery, one visitor pointing upwards
My Visit to the MFA

I will keep my body away from the artwork and glass cases. The oils my fingers make can damage the art, so I will help keep the art safe by keeping my hands near my body. If I get too close to a piece of art, I might hear a beeping sound. If I hear this sound, I will calmly move away from the art.

Two visitors applying hand sanitizer on their hands near hand sanitizer dispenser
My Visit to the MFA

I will clean my hands before eating, after using the bathroom, and after touching my face. To clean my hands, I can use soap and water at the bathroom sink or I can use hand sanitizer.

Two visitors sitting and eating food at a table in the Museum's cafeteria
My Visit to the MFA

There are specific places in the Museum where I can take a break to eat or drink.

The Garden Cafeteria is a good place inside the Museum where I can eat food or have a drink.

For more information on where you can eat in the Museum, see Dining.

Two visitors exiting the museum through doors at the entrance
My Visit to the MFA

At the end of the visit, I will leave the Museum. I had a great day at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston!