Home to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the world’s most impressive collections of fine art; Mass MoCA, the country’s most fertile site for large scale new art; and the “small but big” Worcester Art Museum – Massachusetts has a gallery for everyone. Plus, there’s a whole Museum of Bad Art, and one that’s free if your name is Isabella. Move your feet at the Jacob’s Pillow dance festival, catch yourself clapping for the world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra or banging your head in the birthplace of hardcore punk. And don’t leave without experiencing some drama at one of our amazing theaters, from The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in The Berkshires, to Worcester’s majestic Hanover Theatre, to Boston’s storied theater district. Visit the Massachusetts Cultural Council website for more information on the arts in Massachusetts.

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  • Alpha Gallery

    Boston

    Fine art gallery specializing in contemporary art and 20th century masters more

  • ArtsEmerson:The World On Stage

    Boston

    ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage showcases first-class performances from all over the world, providing new opportunities for the Boston community... more

  • Back Bay Events Center

    Boston

    One venue, infinite possibilities. That's the newly renovated and restored Back Bay Events Center. Home of the John Hancock Hall &... more

  • Bakalar & Paine Galleries. Massachusetts College of Art and Design

    Boston

    Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Bakalar & Paine Galleries are a venue unlike any other, offering professionally and imaginatively... more

  • Barbara Krakow Gallery

    Boston

    Barbara Krakow Gallery, established in 1963, shows Minimal and Conceptually-based art in all media, with regular exhibitions from September through July more

  • Boch Center

    Boston

    The Boch Center is one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang... more

  • BODY WORLDS Vital

    Boston

    Created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, BODY WORLDS is the culmination of the German scientist and physician's more than 35-year... more

  • Boston Ballet

    Boston

    Since 1963, Boston Ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio and... more

  • The Boston Camerata

    Boston

    Currently celebrating its sixty-first anniversary, The Boston Camerata ranks among the world's oldest and most eminent early music ensembles. Founded... more

  • Boston Center for the Arts

    Boston

    Four-acre complex includes the Cyclorama, built in 1884; home to the Community Music Center of Boston, the Art Connection, the Boston... more

  • Boston Children's Theatre

    Boston

    Live theater for children by children. more

  • Boston Gay Men's Chorus

    Boston

    The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is one of New England's largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 175-voice... more

  • Boston Lyric Opera

    Boston

    The mission of Boston Lyric Opera is to build curiosity, enthusiasm and support for opera by creating musically and theatrically... more

  • Boston Sculptors Gallery

    Boston

    Boston Sculptors Gallery is proud to participate in Hello World, an international project where artists throughout the world have submitted... more

  • Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras

    Boston

    The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' (BYSO) mission is to encourage artistic excellence in a nurturing environment by providing the highest... more

  • Broadway In Boston

    Boston

    Broadway In Boston is your one stop shop for quality entertainment in Boston, presenting a number of direct from Broadway... more

  • BSA Space

    Boston

    BSA Space hosts exhibits on design and architecture, architectural cruises and walking tours, and other programs and events that foster... more