- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
“Doors are fascinating objects, rich with symbolism. They can hide or reveal, express opposites of light or dark, exterior or interior, open or closed… They are commonplace, yet unfamiliar. We find ourselves wondering what is on the other side, where we may end up. There is fear…
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Recurring daily
Emeralds is an intimate collection of stunning crystals, gemstones, and jewelry on display in the Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery. Highly coveted by a wide variety of cultures, emeralds have played a significant role in shaping human history, helping to facilitate trade…
- Media Art Gallery at Emerson College
- Recurring daily
Emerson Contemporary presents MOVEMENT/S, a student-curated lens-based exhibition that explores the dynamic between motion and stillness in an ever-changing world. On view in the Media Art Gallery from April 12 through May 3, 2025. From a thematic regional call, the…
- Museum of Ice Cream
- Recurring daily
Dive into a sweet adventure at the Museum of Ice Cream! The MOIC features over 14 interactive rooms, a café offering one-of-kind sweet cocktails and desserts, and best of all, unlimited ice cream! This museum is suitable for visitors of all ages!
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
From early breakthroughs to mature formal experiments, How High the Moon is the first retrospective to trace the evolution of Stanley Whitney’s wholly unique and powerful abstractions over the course of his 50-year career. The exhibition’s title is inspired by the 1940 song…
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Recurring every week day
While living in the South of France in 1888, Vincent van Gogh forged a cherished friendship with a neighboring family: postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children. Over the next year, Van Gogh painted a series of intimate portrayals of the family. The…
- 685 Commonwealth Ave
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
This astronomical observatory owned and operated by Boston University. It's located on the roof of the College of Arts & Sciences and offers free public hours on Wednesday nights. • Although it won’t cost you a dime, you do need to obtain tickets ahead of time because there…
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Recurring daily
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has announced a major reinstallation of its 18th-century Art of the Americas galleries, which will open on June 19, 2026—just ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4. The reimagined displays will consider the role…
- Somerville Museum
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Somerville Museum presents History on the Line an exhibit and map showcasing Somerville's 18th century history on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Learn about the people, places, and stories that shaped our city through an exhibit at the museum and a map…
Celebrate spring’s arrival with Art in Bloom at the MFA! Art in Bloom returns to the MFA’s galleries on Friday, May 2, 2025! This beloved event showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive…
- Various Locations
- Recurring daily
Say hello to Boston Public Art Triennial – the city’s first and only public art organization dedicated to supporting artists and communities in presenting bold contemporary public art that opens minds, conversations, and spaces, resulting in a more vibrant, open, and…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
In her awe-inspiring installations, Chiharu Shiota (born 1972 in Osaka, Japan; lives and works in Berlin) foregrounds stories of migration, home, connection, memory, and consciousness. Using line in the form of string, Shiota creates immersive installations that underscore human…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
The 2025 James and Audrey Foster Prize features the work of Alison Croney Moses, Yorgos Efthymiadis, Damien Hoar de Galvan, and Sneha Shrestha (aka Imagine). Working across a range of media including installation, painting, photography, sculpture, and woodworking, each artist…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
Portia Zvavahera (b. 1985, Harare, Zimbabwe) draws from her dreams to create layered paintings that evoke moments of transition and transcendence. For the artist, the act of painting is akin to an act of worship. Across her work, Zvavahera engages deeply with the African…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
An Indigenous Present celebrates an increasingly visible and expanding field of Indigenous contemporary art. Co-curated by artist Jeffrey Gibson (member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent) and independent curator Jenelle Porter, this exhibition…