Exhibits & Galleries in Boston, MA

Becoming Boston: Eight Moments in the Geography of a Changing City

Happening now · Mar 31 – Feb 1 · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Sailing Through History: The Remarkable Journey of USCGC Eagle June 17, 2026

In 5 days · Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Isabel Gardner museum

Isabel Gardner museum · Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Global Naval Officers Visit “Old Ironsides” and Museum to Kick Off United States Tour

Sat, Jul 25, 4:00 AM UTC · USS Constitution Museum · 88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129, Boston, MA

Elementary School Programs

Wed, Sep 9, 2:00 PM UTC · USS Constitution Museum · 88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129, Boston, MA

Dreamland Wax Museum

Dreamland Wax Museum · 1 Washington, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

A Sailor’s Life for Me?

Wed, Sep 9, 2:00 PM UTC · USS Constitution Museum · 88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129, Boston, MA

Program Offerings

Wed, Sep 9, 2:00 PM UTC · USS Constitution Museum · 88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129, Boston, MA

Holocaust Memorial Boston

Holocaust Memorial Boston · 98 Union St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic - New Bedford Whaling Museum

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 PM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Members' Trip 2026: Travel to São Miguel with special guest Maria Lawton

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company · 4 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Virtual Information SessionNEH Summer Institute for TeachersWednesday, February 4, 6:30pm ET

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00 AM UTC · The Emily Dickinson Museum · 8161 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA

2012 Festival of Trees

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 AM UTC · The Gardner Museum · 28 Pearl St., Gardner, MA

Dino Safari

Dino Safari · 4 S Market St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

The Shop at Heritage

Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Food Truck Fun Night

Jul 23 – Sep 3 · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

RevolutionaryBoston Museum Store

RevolutionaryBoston Museum Store · 4 S Market St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Tell It Slant Poetry Festival 2025 ScheduleSeptember 15-21

Wed, Sep 16, 8:30 AM UTC · The Emily Dickinson Museum · 8161 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA

Hydrangea Festival 2026

Sun, Jul 19, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Boston History Center And Museum

Boston History Center And Museum · 55 Court St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser – Saturday

Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser – Friday

Fri, Oct 23, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Money Museum of Boston

Money Museum of Boston · 41 Bromfield St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Enrollment for the NEXT school year is OPEN!

Sun, Aug 30, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Moby-Dick Marathon 2027 January 8, 2027 - January 10, 2027

Thu, Jan 7, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Museum of Illusions Boston

Museum of Illusions Boston · 200 State St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic November 19, 2026

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Text by Sarah Crabtree, Art by Melissa Philley, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch August 27, 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Otis House Museum

Otis House Museum · 141 Cambridge St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Author Book Talk: Janna Malamud Smith, When the Island had Fish October 29, 2026

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Museum of African American History

Museum of African American History · 46 Joy St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Author Book Talk Francesca Du Brock, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate July 30, 2026

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Steve Mentz, Sailing without Ahab: Ecopoetic Travels December 17, 2026

Wed, Dec 16, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New England Aquarium Ocean Center

New England Aquarium Ocean Center · 70 E India Row, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Art Talks! May Babcock December 2, 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Members’ Trip 2026: São Miguel October 15, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Nichols House Museum

Nichols House Museum · 55 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Boundless: The Book as Art October 23, 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! Adrian R. Tió October 2, 2026

Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New England Foundation For the Arts

New England Foundation For the Arts · 145 Tremont St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Friday, July 3, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM Music Program & Reception at 6:00 PM

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Sharks Come Cruisin’ with the Whale Guitar December 4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New England Sports Museum

New England Sports Museum · 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM and Program 6:00–8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Sailors’ Series: Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea August 6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

The West End Museum

The West End Museum · 150 Staniford St, Boston, MA

Museum Exhibit in Boston, MA

First Fridays: Brass, Sass and Serious Fun! September 4, 2026

Thu, Sep 3, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: The Art of Hip Hop November 6, 2026

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA