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🖼️ Family-Friendly Exhibitions at the MFA: 2025–2026 Season

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Dates:Friday, September 5, 2025 - Friday, May 1, 2026
Hours:Hours Vary see below
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$$ see below
Category:Exhibits
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston When: Various dates throughout 2025–2026
Best For: School-age children and older

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, here are a few standout exhibits worth planning a visit for:

🌊 Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor

Nov 2, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026
Rarely seen and completely mesmerizing, Homer’s watercolors transport viewers to the rugged Maine coast and Caribbean shores.

A great way to introduce kids to landscapes and storytelling through art.

🌺 Framing Nature: Gardens and the Imagination

Mar 15 – Jun 28, 2026
Celebrate the beauty of gardens and how they've inspired artists across cultures and centuries.

Perfect timing with Art in Bloom’s 50th anniversary this spring!

🧵 One Hundred Stitches, One Hundred Villages

Dec 6, 2025 – May 3, 2026
Colorful patchwork textiles from rural China take center stage in this vibrant exhibit highlighting craft, heritage, and family traditions.

A visual treat for all ages.

Looking for a quiet activity or planning a cultural outing during school vacation?

These exhibitions combine visual splendor with stories of nature, culture, and creativity.

🎟️ Tip: Combine your visit with $5 Third Thursdays for a budget-friendly evening!

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Sunday 10 am–5 pm
Monday 10 am–5 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–10 pm
Friday 10 am–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm


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Members: Free | General Admission: $27 | Youths 7-17: $10 | Youths under 6 Free

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www.mfa.org/

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465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115 map
Phone: (617) 267-9300

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