Art in Bloom at MFA Boston

Celebrate the return of spring with Art in Bloom, the Museum’s annual festival of fine art and flowers.

Enjoy exquisite art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England-area garden clubs. Professional designers delight with creative designs in Museum entrances and public spaces.

Art in Bloom launches with a preview of freshly installed arrangements on Friday, April 26, from 3 to 10 pm. Daily events include tours of flower arrangements throughout the galleries; demonstrations of floral arranging for your home; casual dining among masterpieces; and outdoor walking tours. Browse the MFA Art in Bloom Market and Garden Cart for unique gifts and treasures.

The popular Member Night is Saturday, April 27, and Community Day with children’s activities is Sunday, April 28. Free Ikebana demonstrations on Saturday from 3 to 4 pm in Remis Auditorium.

Ticketed Events

Remco van Vliet is a third-generation master florist from the Netherlands and creative director of Van Vliet & Trap Event Design of New York City. Van Vliet & Trap Event Design creates the stunning colossal urn arrangements and accompanying bouquets on view each week in the Great Hall at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Van Vliet is also a master florist with The Flower School New York sharing his vast knowledge of floral design and composition. Join us on Sunday, April 28, as Remco van Vliet presents an inspiring lecture and creates spectacular arrangements from classic to contemporary that will inspire arrangers of all generations.

Remco van Vliet: Master Class I (Sold Out)

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Druker Family Pavilion, Classroom 160
Members $225, nonmembers $270

Create your own floral arrangement with inspiration and guidance from Master Florist Remco van Vliet, creative director of Van Vliet & Trap Event Design NYC.

Remco van Vliet: Master Class II

Saturday, April 27, 2–4 pm, Druker Family Pavilion, Classroom 160
Members $225, nonmembers $270

Create your own floral arrangement with inspiration and guidance from Master Florist Remco van Vliet, creative director of Van Vliet & Trap Event Design NYC.

Remco van Vliet: Still Life, Still Alive!

Sunday, April 28, 1–3 pm, Remis Auditorium
Members $40, nonmembers $50

Floral demonstration and lecture by Remco van Vliet with creative techniques for designing spectacular arrangements from classic to contemporary.

Art in Bloom Market

Experience great shopping opportunities at this year’s Art in Bloom! The Garden Cart features its signature floral teacups and many new flower- and gardening-related items. The Shapiro Family Courtyard blooms with specialty items for your shopping and gifting pleasure. Artisan vendors sell jewelry, table wares, garden objects, accessories, and much, much more!

Art in Bloom Café

Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Gallery 250
Members Night, 6–8:30 pm, Gallery 250
Sunday, 10 am–5 pm, Gallery 250
Monday, 10 am–5 pm, Gallery 250