Museums Closed
Harvard Art Museums will be closed on June 19, 2026, with all galleries inaccessible for that day. This calendar entry serves as a visitor notice—plan to visit on another day and check for updates. The closure affects standard hours and programs at the Harvard Art Museums in Boston.
Harvard Art Museums at Night
Experience Harvard Art Museums after dark with extended gallery hours and special exhibitions in the historic Cambridge building. This atmospheric evening invites art lovers to explore the collections, enjoy a quieter museum ambiance, and discover unique programs under one roof.
Artful Evenings
Join Artful Evenings at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston for Spilling the Tea MFA Edition. This in-person talk offers behind-the-scenes stories about Boston artists featured in the collection, pairing lively conversations with the gallery setting.
Mary Kocol at the Danforth Art Museum
Experience contemporary paintings by Mary Kocol at Gallery NAGA in Boston during the opening reception. The show, tied to Danforth Art Museum programming, features bold color, textured surfaces, and a thoughtful dialogue between works. Meet the artist and fellow art lovers during the preview.
Gallery Talk: Jeffrey De Blois on Say It Loud, 1977 to Now
The ICA Boston hosts a gallery talk with artist Jeffrey De Blois exploring Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now. The conversation delves into the artist's practice and the AAMARP project within a contemporary art context at a prominent institution.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West Roxbury
Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children in Boston parks this summer, hosted by a local artist. The West Roxbury stop at Hynes Playground offers hands-on creative activities for kids and families, encouraging playful learning in a sunny civic setting.
Gallery Talk: American Works of Art at the 250th
Join a curator-led Gallery Talk at Harvard Art Museums exploring American artworks highlighted for the 250th anniversary. Discover pivotal artists, works, and themes shaping American art, in an engaging, museum-gallery setting.
Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops
Free, hands-on arts and crafts workshops for kids and families across Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Enjoy creative activities at Joyce Playground and other parks citywide—no registration required.
First Fridays: Island Stylin’
Join ICA Boston for First Fridays: Island Stylin’, a lively after-hours program spotlighting contemporary art with island-inspired vibes. Explore current exhibitions, enjoy live performances, and mingle with fellow art lovers in a dynamic, casual museum setting.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain
Join free, kid-friendly arts and crafts workshops in Boston's parks this summer. Hosted by a local artist, sessions start at Mozart Street Playground (50 Mozart Street) and move to other city parks, offering hands-on crafts and creative play in an inviting outdoor setting.
Esther Solondz at the Bristol Art Museum
Experience Esther Solondz's latest works in a museum-style exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The show gathers Solondz's contemporary pieces for a thoughtful, immersive encounter in an indoor gallery setting.
Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop
Join a free children's arts and crafts workshop led by a local artist at Walker Playground in Boston. This summer program offers hands-on arts activities across city parks, starting July 16, 2026 at 10:00, ideal for families seeking a playful, creative outdoor activity.
Gallery Performance:Celtic Art Across the Ages
An evening gallery performance at Harvard Art Museums exploring Celtic art across the ages. Live performance intertwined with gallery displays traces Celtic design from ancient symbols to modern interpretations, set in a grand Boston museum space.
Art + Science: Cotton Duck Canvas
A joint Art + Science program at Harvard Art Museums exploring Cotton Duck Canvas through a dialogue between artists and scientists. This exhibition-style event links museum collections with scientific perspectives to reveal material choices, painting techniques, and how we perceive canvas.
Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop – South Boston
Join free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for kids hosted by a local artist across Boston parks, including South Boston's Medal of Honor Playground. Kids and families can explore creativity with hands-on activities, easy crafts, and a playful summer outing in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
Watercolor by the Water
Explore luminous watercolors at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. The exhibit showcases contemporary works that revel in water, color, and light within a striking museum space, inviting immersive viewing and occasional artist talks.
Student Leadership Art Exhibition
An on-campus art exhibition featuring work by MassArt student leaders, with submissions invited from students in leadership roles. The show runs Sept 3–17 across Tower 1 and West End Gallery, with artwork drop-off Aug 28–29 in South 103.
First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11
Experience ICA Boston's First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11—an after-hours celebration of contemporary art with DJ-spun tunes, live performances, and interactive installations. Explore current exhibitions, mingle with artists, and enjoy a vibrant, adult-friendly museum night in Boston.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester
Outdoor children's arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks led by a local artist. This Dorchester session is free and family-friendly, inviting kids to explore hands-on art activities in a sunny community setting. A playful summer activity for families.
Teen Night: Summer 2026
Teen Night at ICA Boston offers after-hours access to cutting-edge contemporary art with teen-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on projects. Enjoy an evening designed for teens, with music, special programs, and a chance to connect with other young art lovers in the heart of Boston.
Gray Area: Compassion and Companionship
Gray Area: Compassion and Companionship at Harvard Art Museums invites visitors to step into intimate, thought-provoking works exploring empathy and human bonds. Spanning contemporary pieces across galleries, the show blends sculpture, painting, and installation to provoke reflection on connection in everyday life.
Esther Solondz at Gallery NAGA
Esther Solondz debuts new works in a contemporary art exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The intimate show highlights Solondz’s bold use of color and form within a white-walled gallery space, inviting visitors to engage with memory and perception.
Opening Reception: Emily Leonard Trenholm - Current
Opening reception for Emily Leonard Trenholm's 'Current' at Gallery NAGA in Boston. This contemporary photography exhibition introduces the artist's latest series with an indoor gallery setting and a festive first-night atmosphere.
Opening Reception: Woven & The Woods
Join the opening reception for two artists, Sophia Ainslie and Kirstin Lamb, featuring 'Woven' and 'The Woods' at Gallery NAGA in Boston. A contemporary-art exhibition blending textile textures and natural motifs; meet the artists and enjoy an intimate gallery evening.
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