Exhibits
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination,
Sun, June 29, 2025 - Fri, June 26, 2026
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination.
Sun, June 29, 2025 - Fri, June 26, 2026
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination.
🖼️ Family-Friendly Exhibitions at the MFA: 2025–2026 Season, , $$
Fri, September 5, 2025 - Fri, May 1, 2026
Whether you're raising a budding artist or just want to explore something new together, the MFA's 2025–2026 exhibitions offer something for every family. From colorful patchwork quilts and nature-inspired installations to classic American watercolors.
Fri, September 5, 2025 - Fri, May 1, 2026
Whether you're raising a budding artist or just want to explore something new together, the MFA's 2025–2026 exhibitions offer something for every family. From colorful patchwork quilts and nature-inspired installations to classic American watercolors.
Museums on Us from Bank of America, , Free
Sat, January 3, 2026 - Sun, December 6, 2026
The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly 'Museums on Us' program offers free museum admissions to cardholders to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums.
Sat, January 3, 2026 - Sun, December 6, 2026
The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly 'Museums on Us' program offers free museum admissions to cardholders to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: General Admission, , $
Thu, January 8, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. Come and visit this amazing place!
Thu, January 8, 2026 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. Come and visit this amazing place!
WINTERACTIVE 2026: A Canadian Art Experience, , Free
Wed, January 14, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Join us for the third year of WINTERACTIVE, a free, walkable art experience featuring artworks and interactive play elements at 18 different sites, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance.
Wed, January 14, 2026 - Sun, March 29, 2026
Join us for the third year of WINTERACTIVE, a free, walkable art experience featuring artworks and interactive play elements at 18 different sites, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance.
Free Thursdays at the Family Heritage Experience, , Free
Thu, January 29, 2026 - Thu, March 26, 2026
Curious about your family roots? The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors offers an interactive journey designed to spark reflection about your family history and identity.
Thu, January 29, 2026 - Thu, March 26, 2026
Curious about your family roots? The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors offers an interactive journey designed to spark reflection about your family history and identity.
The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, , $
Fri, February 20, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
Revolutionary Spaces and the MHS present The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, inviting visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.
Fri, February 20, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
Revolutionary Spaces and the MHS present The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, inviting visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.
Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure, , $
Sun, March 1, 2026 - Tue, March 31, 2026
Explore life during the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods with realistic, life-size dinosaurs. From the mighty T-rex to the massive Spinosaurus, this realistic walk-through safari is designed for the whole family.
Sun, March 1, 2026 - Tue, March 31, 2026
Explore life during the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods with realistic, life-size dinosaurs. From the mighty T-rex to the massive Spinosaurus, this realistic walk-through safari is designed for the whole family.
Discovering King Tut's Tomb, , $$
Wed, March 4, 2026 - Thu, April 30, 2026
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” opens March 4 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, bringing the story of Egypt’s Boy King to life, as well as British archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of Tut’s intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Wed, March 4, 2026 - Thu, April 30, 2026
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” opens March 4 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, bringing the story of Egypt’s Boy King to life, as well as British archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of Tut’s intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
The Secret World of Elephants Exhibit at the EcoTarium, , $$
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Thu, September 17, 2026
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover the science, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals.
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Thu, September 17, 2026
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover the science, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals.
Needham Art in Bloom 2026, , Free
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Celebrate the return of Spring with Needham Art in Bloom 2026. Saturday, March 14th from 9 AM – 5 PM and Sunday March 15th from 1 PM– 4 PM at the Needham Public Library
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Celebrate the return of Spring with Needham Art in Bloom 2026. Saturday, March 14th from 9 AM – 5 PM and Sunday March 15th from 1 PM– 4 PM at the Needham Public Library
Crafting the Mind: Curator Tour, , $
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Come learn more about the historic connections between craft in art therapy from curators Danielle Krcmar and Rachel May Come learn more about the historic connections between craft in art therapy from curators Danielle Krcmar
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Come learn more about the historic connections between craft in art therapy from curators Danielle Krcmar and Rachel May Come learn more about the historic connections between craft in art therapy from curators Danielle Krcmar
Hanging Nasturtiums at Isabella Gardner Museum, , $$
Thu, March 26, 2026 - Mon, April 13, 2026
As part of this beloved annual tradition, the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum feature these vined flowers draped from the balconies of the courtyard — some hanging as long as 20 feet.
Thu, March 26, 2026 - Mon, April 13, 2026
As part of this beloved annual tradition, the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum feature these vined flowers draped from the balconies of the courtyard — some hanging as long as 20 feet.
Mapping Your Neighborhood, , Free
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Go on a mini walking tour of the Museum’s neighborhood, make a communal map of the neighborhood based on what you remember, cut out different types of Somerville homes and buildings, and design a map of your neighborhood!
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Go on a mini walking tour of the Museum’s neighborhood, make a communal map of the neighborhood based on what you remember, cut out different types of Somerville homes and buildings, and design a map of your neighborhood!
Creative Kids: Knowing Nature, , $$$
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center.
