MassArt Art Museum

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Banu Cennetoğlu: right?

Articles 25 and 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights spelled out in gold Mylar letter balloons, which deflate over the run of the show. Stephen D. Paine Gallery.

Now showing30 Sept – 28 Feb 2027Free

Robert Lazzarini: metes and bounds

Mathematically distorted sculptures that warp familiar symbols of American identity, including new works originally conceived for the US Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Now showing30 Sept – 28 Feb 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Baseera Khan: Where We Come From

A lobby installation pairing a large fractured column wrapped in Kashmiri silk with six hand-worked prayer rugs that merge devotional imagery and the visual language of protest.

Permanent collectionFree

Nearby

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Architecture2 min walk

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Art5 min walk

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Massachusetts Historical Society

Local HistoryFree15 min walk

Visitor Information

Is MassArt Art Museum free to visit?

Yes, general admission to MassArt Art Museum is free. Admission is always free for everyone; no ticket or advance booking required.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of MassArt Art Museum?

MassArt Art Museum is open Thu 12:00–20:00; Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00; closed Mon–Wed. Always free, no ticket needed. Closed for installation between exhibitions until 29 September 2026 — MAAM reopens to the public on Wednesday 30 September 2026, when its three new exhibitions open.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is MassArt Art Museum?

MassArt Art Museum is located at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, United States, in the Mission Hill / Longwood area of Boston. The nearest stations are Longwood Medical Area (MBTA Green Line E) - directly across the street, Museum of Fine Arts (MBTA Green Line E) and Ruggles (MBTA Orange Line & Commuter Rail) - about half a mile.

What can I see at MassArt Art Museum?

Boston's only free contemporary art museum — a non-collecting kunsthalle inside MassArt on the Avenue of the Arts. Current highlights include Banu Cennetoğlu: right?, Robert Lazzarini: metes and bounds and Baseera Khan: Where We Come From.

Do I need to book MassArt Art Museum in advance?

MassArt Art Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is always free for everyone; no ticket or advance booking required.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit MassArt Art Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is MassArt Art Museum accessible?

Accessible to mobility devices and strollers. Two manual wheelchairs available first-come, first-served; benches and portable stools throughout the galleries; large-print exhibition texts on request; diaper-changing stations in all restrooms; service animals welcome.