The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
The Story of Art series focuses on the story of human history, one that is continually being retold as we discover new things and look afresh at the familiar. Join MFA curators on a journey to learn more about our collection, contextualized with other objects from around the world, as...
The Overview Effect is part of a series of public programming events designed to illuminate our exhibition, The Nature of Art, which looks at the myriad ways humans have used art to navigate and mediate our environment. A pivotal moment in human history occurred with the first sighting of the...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that this program has been canceled. Please be sure to check out our full Calendar of Events for all upcoming programs at the MFA.
The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
Egyptian art has long served, and continues to serve, as a primary inspiration for fashion designers, solidifying the legacy of Egyptomania—the influence of the art of ancient Egypt. Join us as we welcome Darnell-Jamal Lisby, assistant curator of fashion at the Cleveland Museum and curator of Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession,...
Join us for an exclusive Quarterly Coffee with a Curator event featuring Chief Curator Dr. Stanton Thomas. In this captivating session, Dr. Thomas will explore a recently acquired masterpiece—a 15th-century Northern European carving depicting the three magi adoring the infant Jesus Christ, never before unveiled to the public. The discussion...
Taking two artworks in the MFA Collection as a point of departure, this talk will recreate the turbulent world of the ancient Mediterranean in the decades of the early Roman expansion: the heyday of the Roman Middle Republic, which, from its beginnings as a city-state in central Italy moved rapidly...
Ursala Hudson (Kadusné) is a transdisciplinary artist of European, Filipino, and Alaska Native (Tlingit) descent. Raised amidst her parents' full-time multi-media artist lifestyle, Ursala explores the experience of a modern-day, globalized woman with complex ancestry through two-dimensional performance and fiber arts. Join us for a special talk with the artist...
Before the summer heat really settles in St Pete, join the MFA and scholar Dr. Daniel A. Barber for a look at how architecture changed with the advent of air conditioning and how it must now change again as we reconsider what sustainable living looks like on our planet. Exploring...
A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4...
Join us for "Flamingle" - an Old Key West Cocktail Party at the Museum of Fine Arts! Come in your laid-back Florida resort attire. View the galleries filled with beautiful floral interpretations of individual works of art. Enjoy delicious Floribbean-style hors d'oeuvres and an open bar while listening to cool Caribbean...
A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4...
Join us in your best Palm Beach Finery! Enjoy a seated luncheon and entertaining program by our guest speaker, floral designer Canaan Marshall. Learn more about Canaan Marshall here. 10:30 am: Cocktails & Preview of Opportunity Items 11:30 am: Luncheon Seating St. Petersburg Yacht Club $150 per person SOLD OUT!
Join us throughout the year for special days of fun! Each Explore More! Day features a special exhibition or program, so you can explore a new world of art every time! Select Saturdays, from 10 am to 12 pm. Let your creativity blossom and join us Saturday morning during our...
A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4...
A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4...
A grand Spring tradition, Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of works in the MFA Collection. Designs are created by professional florists, talented hobbyists, and members of The Stuart Society. Join us as we celebrate Spring! Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens Thursday, April 4...
In collaboration with The Nature of Art, the MFA proudly presents the MC Voices from The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay performing Christopher Tin's "The Lost Birds" - a musical memorial to bird species driven to extinction by humankind. Led by Artistic Director Matthew Abernathy, MC Voices will perform a...
The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for an engaging discussion between exhibiting artists Christian Sampson (American, b. 1974) and Claudia Peña Salinas (Mexican American, b. 1975), who have known each since their student years at Hunter College in New York City and whose works on view at the MFA each address the astronomical calendar....
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for an engaging discussion between Luis Seixas, objects conservator, and Dr. Stanton Thomas, Chief Curator, as they talk about the MFA’s recently acquired Spanish tabernacle. Currently the focus of Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Tabernacle, this remarkable object presents a number of fascinating questions, especially as it...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for this special Saturday session of live conservation! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded,...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for an open house celebration commemorating the remarkable 10-year partnership between Pinellas County Schools and the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. History and art are brought to life as student artwork and performances animate the evening’s festivities. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:00 – 9:00 pm Museum of...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
Bring your little artists downtown for a day of hands-on fun at the Museum of Fine Arts! This event will include 10 art and activity stations for kids to create their own masterpieces inspired by the MFA Collection, including chalk art along Bayshore Drive inspired by Mary Proctor’s “Dancing on...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
We cordially invite all MFA Members to join us for an exclusive preview of Lizzi Bougatsos & Lonnie Holley: Never the Same Song. This is the first exhibition dedicated to Bougatsos and Holley, two artists whose visual practices defy categorization and whose works are steadfastly dedicated to the transformative potential...
Exhibiting artist Lonnie Holley and co-curator of the exhibition Viva Vadim will be conducting two gallery walk-throughs of Never the Same Song, discussing the works on view and Lonnie’s practice. Pre-registration is required; space is limited, and the galleries will be monitored for capacity levels during these times. Please note...
Exhibiting artist Lonnie Holley and co-curator of the exhibition Viva Vadim will be conducting two gallery walk-throughs of Never the Same Song, discussing the works on view and Lonnie’s practice. Pre-registration is required; space is limited, and the galleries will be monitored for capacity levels during these times. Please note...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
In tandem with the exhibition Lizzi Bougatsos & Lonnie Holley: Never the Same Song, St. Pete’s Tokyo-style listening bar In Between Days is hosting a series of listening sessions to allow for a better understanding of the musical backgrounds of the artists. Both share an improvisational quality in their visual...
In tandem with the exhibition Lizzi Bougatsos & Lonnie Holley: Never the Same Song, St. Pete’s Tokyo-style listening bar In Between Days is hosting a series of listening sessions to allow for a better understanding of the musical backgrounds of the artists. Both share an improvisational quality in their visual...
In tandem with the exhibition Lizzi Bougatsos & Lonnie Holley: Never the Same Song, St. Pete’s Tokyo-style listening bar In Between Days is hosting a series of listening sessions to allow for a better understanding of the musical backgrounds of the artists. Both share an improvisational quality in their visual...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for this special Saturday session of live conservation! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded,...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
Join us for live conservation at the MFA! The conservation of art—preserving objects through professional, specialized treatment—is one of the Museum of Fine Art’s most important goals. Live Conservation: Restoring a 17th Century Spanish Tabernacle is a small, intensive exhibition that focuses on the conservation of a gilded, painted, and...
July 8 – July 12 | Art & Archaeology Camp | Grades 1-5 Are you ready to dig up some history? Travel back in time as we learn about the art and science of archaeology. Discover how archaeologists piece together the past from Ancient Greece to Mesoamerica, and even right...
The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness...
July 15 – July 19 | Art & Nature Camp | Grades 1-5 Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join us on a safari through the art museum galleries as we discover how animals, plants, weather, water, and sky have inspired artists since the dawn of time. Special guests throughout the week...
July 22 – July 26 | Art Lab | Grades 6-8 Pop, cut, smash, create! Join us in the lab as we experiment with art-making and transform everyday items into extraordinary artworks. Find inspiration in the galleries as we learn about new artists each day from around the world and...