- Open today
- 12p–5p
- Always free
Reserve your tickets in advance of your visit to make onsite check-in easy and quick. Tickets can sell out and may not be available at the door.
We offer one time slot per day. The ticket you reserve allows you access to the museum during our regular open hours.
Boston Family Day
MassArt Art Museum is excited to participate in Boston Family Days, an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, that provides free access to 21 of the City’s leading cultural institutions.
Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 and Boston Pre-K) and two guests can explore MassArt Art Museum and participating cultural institutions for free on the first and second Sunday of each month.*
*Admission to MAAM is free with advance registration; select the "Boston Family Days" ticket type when registering in advance.
How to Participate in Boston Family Days
To participate in Boston Family Days, families must sign up directly with the City and register here.
For questions, email bostonfamilydays@boston.gov. Visit boston.gov/familydays to learn more.
Group Visits
Are you visiting with a group of 5 or more individuals? Submit group visit requests a minimum of two weeks in advance of your planned visit date. More information about group visits at MAAM, including the request form, can be found below (Groups & Tours)
Discover art and exhibitions from the perspectives of museum staff, artists, guest curators, and MassArt student employees.
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.
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:
MAAM 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.
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.
School (K-12) & Youth Groups
- All of the adult group visit policies apply.
- MAAM requires one chaperone for every ten students.
Events
MAAM is not available for rental or private functions at this time.
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 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.
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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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.
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.
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)
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)