Museum of Fine Arts
**FREE FOR MIT STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF**
The Council for the Arts at MIT sponsors free general admission to the Museum of Fine Arts for all MIT students & MIT faculty/staff with a valid MIT ID. Present an MIT Student/Employee ID at the MFA ticketing desk to pick up a free, same-day general admission or special exhibition ticket. It is not possible to reserve free tickets online in advance through our University Membership.
Lincoln Laboratory employees may borrow a family pass for free. Please contact Alicia LaDuke for more details.
Visit the Salvador Dalí special exhibit until December 1st, 2024! The Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore special exhibit is here until January 20th, 2025!
Boston’s largest art museum with exhibits full of art from the Americas, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and more!
**ONE PASS ADMITS UP TO 2 ADULTS AND 4 YOUTHS**
Passes save money even when used by just one adult! Exact savings from using a MITAC MFA pass depends on the combination of people using the pass.
Is the MITAC pass a good deal for you?
- 1 adult receives $7 discount
- 2 adults receive $34 discount ($17/person)
- 1 adult and 1 youth save $17
- 1 adult and 2 youths save $27
- 1 adult and 3 youths save $37
- 1 adult and 4 youths save $47
- 3 youths receive $10 discount ($3.33/youth)
- 4 youths receive $20 discount ($5/youth)
There is no discount for only 1-2 youths.
Please visit their website for more ways to save.
FAQ:
Can 1 adult reuse the pass for a 2nd entry on a different day?
- No, the pass must be surrendered to the MFA box office upon initial entry.
Can someone in my group leave the MFA on their own and then return the same day?
- No. The MFA states on their website the right now there is no re-entry. The Calderwood Courtyard (weather permitting) and the Shapiro Family Courtyard are areas where you can take a break while you are in the Museum.
Can my group split up once in the MFA?
- Yes! Once admitted, adults may split up and see the galleries on their own. Children under 12 must be under adult supervision.
Does the pass include entry to special exhibits?
- No, but you can purchase a special exhibit ticket for $7.
Tickets expire: September 30th, 2025
Purchasing details
Seating | MFA Family Pass |
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Ticketing | In-person pickup, Home shipping |
Always available. |
In-person pickup
Physical tickets for dateless events will be available for pickup at the MITAC ticket office within 1-2 business days after your order has been placed. You will be notified by email when tickets are ready for pickup.
Home shipping
Please allow 7-10 days for your tickets to arrive. Tickets are shipped via US first-class mail only. There are currently no shipping fees. MITAC is not responsible for tickets lost in the mail. We strongly urge those who reside in on-campus housing to pick up their tickets in person to avoid tickets being lost. Tickets sent to dormitories have frequently been lost or delayed.
Tickets for dated events will be sent approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the performance or game date.