People gather outside a brick building with large blue MAN banners and white chairs arranged on the sidewalk.
Everyone is welcome

Experience the magic of MAAM, outdoors!


While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as we transition and prepare our spaces for the fall season, we’re excited to offer a new lineup of outdoor experiences that center the people, natural beauty, and cultural vitality of our neighborhood. 

Visit our events page for more information about upcoming experiences this summer.

People of all ages dance and play drums outdoors at a lively community event on a city street.
Free summer fun for all!
Our popular midsummer series featuring live performances, creative activities, and cool treats on select evenings returns! Free fun for the whole family.

Thursday, July 23 | 6:00-9:00P  

Art on the Plaza  

Made at MAAM  

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Thuyrsday, August 20 | 6:00-9:00P

Art on the Plaza  

Sounds of Summer 

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A fern leaf on an inked plate with a roller, fabric, and leaf prints in the background.
Head outdoors with MAAM!
With the neighborhood as your studio, join us solo or with friends on select Wednesday evenings for artful adventures, soft socializing, and outdoor hands-on workshops that activate the local landscape in unexpected ways.

Wednesday, June 24 | 6:30-8:30P

Into the Sun Cyanotypes 

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Wednesday, July 8 | 6:30-8:30P

Pages will Fly Sketchbook-Making    

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Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30-8:30P

Neighborhood Textures  

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Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30-8:30P

Gelli Plate Printing 

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Wednesday, August 5 | 6:30-8:30P 

Foraging with Friends 

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Wednesday, August 12 | 6:30-8:30P

Neighborhood Flavors

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Accessibility

We believe that art is for all to enjoy. Please contact us prior to your visit to discuss your accessibility needs at maam@massart.edu or 617.879.7333.

  • MAAM is accessible to mobility devices and strollers

  • Two manual wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis

  • Portable lightweight stools are available

  • While our interior doors do not feature power assist, our museum attendants will be happy to assist you

  • Childcare items, including strollers, diaper bags, and infant feeding supplies are welcome at MAAM 

  • All restrooms are equipped with diaper-changing stations

  • Bottle and breastfeeding are permitted in all spaces

  • Service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are welcome

MAAM is committed to making our digital platforms accessible to all users. If you encounter an accessibility issue on our website, please contact us at maam@massart.edu.

Visitor policies

We strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. While our gallery spaces are closed for the summer 2026 season, please join us in celebrating art in all it's forms at MAAM.

For any questions or accommodations please contact us at maam@massart.edu or 617-879-7333 so we may assist you in scheduling your visit. 

Care

  • Please do not touch artworks located on the MassArt campus. 

  • Store backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, and any other items free of charge in our lobby.

  • Flash photography, tripods, monopods, drones, and selfie sticks are not allowed at any time in the Museum.

  • Children must be supervised at all times.

  • MassArt is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted in the Museum or outdoor spaces, including the Arne Glimcher Plaza.

Share 

  • Non-flash photography and videography is permitted and encouraged for personal, non-commercial use. 

  • Please share your MAAM experience on social media: #maamboston @maamboston.

  • Requests for professional photography or videography can be submitted to marketing@massart.edu. Professional photography and video that is not pre-approved may not be permitted.

Due to limited staffing, MAAM does not accept unsolicited art submissions or exhibition proposals. If you require appraisal or estate services, we recommend searching the American Society of Appraisers or American Appraisal Association databases. You may also contact an auction house near you.

Private Events

MAAM is not available for rental or private functions at this time. 

Getting here
Open, accessible, and visionary.
By transit

MAAM is located on the MassArt campus at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA.

Green Line

Take the MBTA Green Line (E) to Longwood Medical stop. MAAM is located directly across the street from the station.

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Orange Line

You can also ride the MBTA Orange Line to Ruggles Station, and MAAM is only a half mile away. You can also board the CT2 bus bound for Ruggles via Kendall/MIT and exit at the Huntington and Longwood stop.

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Bus

There are several MBTA bus routes that will get you to MAAM, including #39, CT2, #65, #8, #47, #19.

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Commuter Rail

Take the Franklin Line or Providence/Stoughton Line to Ruggles Station. MAAM is a half mile from the station or you can board any CT2 bus bound for Sullivan Square and exit at the Huntington and Longwood stop.

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By bike

Looking to pedal to MAAM? MAAM is just off the Southwest Corridor Bicycle Path and the Emerald Necklace Greenway near the Back Bay Fens. Boston’s public bike share system, Bluebikes, has a station near the MAAM entrance at 621 Huntington Avenue.

By car

MAAM is located near the entrance of the MassArt campus at 621 Huntington Avenue. Please note that street parking is limited in our neighborhood. The closest self-park garage is located at the Museum of Fine Arts, 20 Museum Road (0.3 miles away). Hourly and day rates are available.

In addition to taxis, a number of rideshare companies service Greater Boston, including Lyft and Uber.

A brightly lit workspace with people around tables, engaged in art activities. Walls are adorned with colorful artwork, creating a lively, creative atmosphere.
Roam our neighborhood

INSPIRATION

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 
Once the home of renowned art collector and philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum features more than 7,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and decorative arts dating from ancient Rome to present day. 
25 Evans Way, Boston (0.2 mi)

Emerald Necklace
Need a little fresh air or a place to clear your mind? Head to the Back Bay Fens, a 100-acre park of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, where you can visit the Kelleher Rose Garden, discover a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell, and take a stroll around the Fens loop.
125 Fenway, Boston (0.3 mi)

Museum of Fine Arts Boston
View more than 500,000 works of art spanning from ancient Egypt to now. The MFA also offers a variety of dining options, including the New American Café and Bravo. 
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston (0.4 mi)

FOOD & DRINK

Café G
Snack on seasonal favorites at this Renzo Piano-designed café inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 
25 Evans Way, Boston (0.2 mi)

Mission Bar & Grill
Mission Bar & Grill serves a variety of classic American cuisines alongside weekly specials—and pours a variety of beers, wine, and cocktails.
724 Huntington Ave, Boston (0.3 mi)

Flour Bakery & Cafe
Open daily in Boston for pastries, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and more.
1618 Tremont St. Boston (0.4 mi)

Milkweed
A charming and cozy cafe featuring an eclectic array of delicious dishes.
1508 Tremont St, Boston (0.4 mi)

Colophon

The MAAM site is set in MAAM Sans drawn by Nick Sherman (MassArt ’06), Beatrice by Sharp Type, and Stellar by Pangram Pangram.

The site was designed by MassArt alumnæ at Moth Design, written by 43,000 Feet, and developed by pod consulting.

“Our People” shot by Dolphin Photography.