At this time, a single guided tour focused on the theme of community and identity is available to university member groups.
Tour: Community and Identity
Students can explore art on view throughout the MFA, delve into what it reveals about ideas and practices across time and cultures, and think critically about the role museums play in shaping an object’s meaning and visitors’ experiences. Bringing their identities and experiences to the foreground, students make connections through close looking, critical thinking, and dialogue. This learner-centered approach encourages students to ask questions, offer insights, and make room for reflection about a diverse range of artworks.
College and university students, join a 60-minute tour with trained volunteer guides who foster discussion and reflection.
Availability
Reservations available for tours offered October 16, 2023–June 13, 2024.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm
Tour Duration
75-Minute Duration (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
Although the guided tour has a duration of 60 minutes, we ask that schools allot 75 minutes for visits to include the welcoming of students at the Linde entrance.
90-Minute Duration (Tuesdays)
Tours on Tuesdays, when the MFA is closed to the public, provide a lower sensory experience.
Tuesday guided experiences now have a duration of 90 minutes to allow some time for independent looking with your guide. Depending on the needs of your group, this may be a preferred day for a guided tour as the galleries are quieter.
Groups on Tuesdays must depart immediately after their tour; groups on other days are welcome to stay and visit other galleries, when the Museum is open to the public.
Price
Free for participating colleges and universities
A limited number of bus grants are available for Massachusetts community colleges. See Payment Policy section below for more information.