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Calling all:

Welcome to the Boston Athenæum, a member supported library, museum, and cultural center that everyone is invited to join. Curious? Come on in. See what you discover.

  • Visit us.
    Anytime.
    Really.
    We’re excited
    to meet you.

    Visit

  • Join Us.
    (Even if
    it’s just for
    the day.)
    Here’s how.

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  • See what’s
    happening.
    Compelling talks, engaging conversations, unforgettable experiences. And so much more.

    Explore & Learn

Day Passes

Visitors can spend a day exploring the Boston Athenæuem with a day-pass. Buy a Day Pass.

Programs

There’s always something new here. Book clubs, gallery talks, concerts, and panel discussions are just a few of our in-person and online events. View Upcoming Programs.

Exhibitions

Experience our collections through the lens of exceptional curation and interpretation. Explore Exhibitions.

Take a Tour

Join us for an in-person or virtual tour of the art, architecture and collections of the Athenæum. Sign Up for a Tour. 

  • Upcoming Programs

  • 11.17

    Love Affects: A Concert by Castle of Our Skins

    6:30pm

    Register
  • 11.28

    Art & Architecture Tour

    5:30pm

    Register
  • 11.29

    Exhibition Opening: Materialia Lumina | Luminous Books

    5:30pm

    Register
  • 12.1

    Old Things New Friends

    5:30pm SOLD OUT & 7pm

    Register
  • 12.3

    Holiday Pop-up Bookshop

    1pm

    Register