Museum of Fine Arts Boston is free published dates — for Massachusetts residents (supply a valid MA zip code) on Open House days. The MFA's free days are Open Houses for Massachusetts residents: Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 12, 2026), MLK Day (Jan 18, 2027) and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027). Separately, every third Thursday after 5pm is $5-minimum pay-what-you-wish — a discount, not free. No advance tickets on Open House days — in person, first-come, first-served Verified on Museum of Fine Arts Boston's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Published dates |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Massachusetts residents (supply a valid MA zip code) on Open House days |
| Reservation | No advance tickets on Open House days — in person, first-come, first-served |
| What's included | General admission on Open House days; $5 Third Thursdays after 5pm are day-of, in-person tickets |
| Regular adult price | See official site |
| Source | mfa.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Massachusetts residents (supply a valid MA zip code) on Open House days. General admission on Open House days; $5 Third Thursdays after 5pm are day-of, in-person tickets.
Worth knowing: The old 'free Wednesday nights' are gone — today's programs are MA-resident holiday Open Houses and $5 Third Thursdays, and the MFA is also a Museums on Us participant for Bank of America cardholders.
Another way in free: Museum of Fine Arts Boston participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.
ICA Boston (Institute of Contemporary Art) (thursdays 5pm–9pm) — or see the full free museum days in Boston guide.
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The MFA's free days are Open Houses for Massachusetts residents: Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 12, 2026), MLK Day (Jan 18, 2027) and Memorial Day (May 31, 2027). Separately, every third Thursday after 5pm is $5-minimum pay-what-you-wish — a discount, not free.
No advance tickets on Open House days — in person, first-come, first-served
The free days are for Massachusetts residents (supply a valid MA zip code) on Open House days — typically with ID or proof of residency. Visitors pay regular admission (see the official site), or can get in free on a Museums on Us weekend with a Bank of America card.
General admission on Open House days; $5 Third Thursdays after 5pm are day-of, in-person tickets
Regular pricing is on the official site. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.