• Open Thursday
  • 12p–8p
  • Always free
See what you haven’t seen
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.

Everyone is welcome
A few helpful tips to plan your visit.
Visitor policies

We strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. Please join us in celebrating the art 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 the artwork.

  • Please do not bring or consume food or drinks in the gallery spaces.

  • Please store backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, and any other items that may potentially harm artwork 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.

Make 

  • We highly encourage artmaking at MAAM! We welcome pencils and most drawing boards in our space.

  • Please contact us to discuss the use of other artmaking materials at maam@massart.edu or 617.879.7333.

Share 

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

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

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.

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

  • Gallery benches are situated throughout our space, portable lightweight stools are also available

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

  • We make large print versions of all exhibition texts available, please ask a museum attendant for more information

  • 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.

Tours & groups

What type of group visit are you interested in? 

MAAM offers two types of group visits: self-guided and guided. A self-guided experience allows your group to explore the museum independently, at your leisure (without a MAAM facilitator). A guided experience is facilitated by a museum staff person. Standard guided experiences last one hour. 

Adult Groups (18+)  

  • All groups of five (5) or more individuals must register at least two weeks in advance of the anticipated visit date. 
  • MAAM can accommodate groups of 35 individuals or less. 
  • Group visits are preferred on Thursday or Friday. 
  • We are unable to accommodate guided group visits on Saturday or Sunday.  
  • At this time, we are able to accommodate a limited number of guided group groups during closed hours based on availability. 
  • In order to respond to high demand, we must limit each organization to no more than one group of up to 35 people per day.
  • Your visit is confirmed only when you receive a confirmation letter by email from MAAM. 

MAAM Guided Group Visit Voluntary Contribution: 

Beginning January 2024, MassArt Art Museum invites organizations requesting a guided group visit to consider a voluntary contribution to support free access to art for all. Organizations wishing to visit MAAM without making a voluntary contribution are encouraged to explore the self-guided group visit option. 

  • Suggested Voluntary Contribution: $150 per guided group visit of 25 individuals or less; $5 per each additional individual beyond 25. Standard guided group visits are one hour in duration. 
  • Guided group visits are always free for Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Boston Public Schools.  

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MassArt Groups 

  • Complete the group visit request to indicate your interest in a guided or self-guided experience. 
  • All groups of five (5) or more individuals (including MassArt students and courses) must register at least two weeks in advance of the anticipated visit date, even if self-guided.

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School (K-12) & Youth Groups 

  • All of the adult group visit policies apply. 
  • MAAM requires one chaperone for every ten students.

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Events

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

Exhibitions

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 local burrata, nasturtium salads, and other seasonal favorites at this Renzo Piano-designed café inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. You don’t need to purchase museum tickets to enjoy the cuisine.  
25 Evans Way, Boston (0.2 mi)

Squealing Pig
Burgers, tacos, and reubens—oh my. A lively atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. Here for the weekend? Check out their brunch!
134 Smith Street, Boston (0.2 mi)

Mission Bar & Grill
Mission Bar & Grill serves up American fare such as steak tips and chicken saltimbocca—and pours a variety of beers, wine, and cocktails.
724 Huntington Ave, Boston (0.3 mi)

JP Licks
For more than three decades, this local creamery has been delighting Boston-area sweet tooths with handmade ice creams and frozen yogurts. Sample old favorites, like Cappucino Crunch or Strawberry, or discover daring flavor variations, such as Fruity Pebbles Cereal Milk and Fresh Cucumber. 
1618 Tremont Street, Boston (0.3 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.