Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA

Join us to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the MFA with free admission for all Massachusetts residents. Enjoy gallery tours, family art-making activities, and more! Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes and honors the heritage of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples and the histories of their many nations and communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the MFA is part of the Fenway Alliance’s Opening Our Doors festival, a celebration of the Fenway Cultural District. Community Meet Our Community Partners 10 am–4 pm Shapiro Family Courtyard Connect with community partners, discover the resources and services they offer, and learn about the work they are leading across Boston and Massachusetts. Shop Local Artists 11 am–4 pm Shapiro Family Courtyard Explore artwork for sale by guest Nipmuc artist and historian Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley and Choctaw-Apache artist and designer Sebastian Ebarb. Drop-In Art Making and Activities Miniature Baskets 10 am–4 pm (last entry 3:45 pm) Shapiro Family Courtyard Create a small basket of your own while you learn about traditional New England basketmaking. Skill, imagery, and surprising material choices can elevate these primarily functional…