6 must-see museum exhibits and virtual events in Boston this September

Looking for Boston exhibits and museum events in September? Boston is home to some of the best museums in the country that cater to a variety of artistic, scientific, and historical interests. These popular cultural spaces host a number of virtual and in-person events each month to fuel your curiosity and open you up to new ideas.

There’s a lot going on in Boston museums in September 2021. Our top picks include three new exhibits, a drawing studio, and more !!!

Museum exhibits and virtual events in September 2021 in Boston

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: A Conversation on Great Landscapes: Designing a New Green Deal

In this session, come enjoy a conversation between experts who will discuss the role of architects, landscape architects and city planners in delivering public works improvements and infrastructure investments to build new green economies. In September, find out what climate journalist Kate Aronoff, town planner Billy Fleming and urban designer Stephen Gray have to say about new green initiatives for a better, more sustainable vision for the future.

When: Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Or: 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
How much: $ 20 for adults and $ 13 for students

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Drawing Plants and Flowers

Learn the art of drawing flowers and plants at this interesting workshop in September. Image courtesy of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Grab paper and pencil and trace the beauty of plant shapes in this guided class. Led by a scientific illustrator, the workshop will be based on the observation and realistic interpretation of flowers and plants present in our environment. You can learn a ton of new artistic techniques including contouring, shortening, and shading to give shape and depth to your designs. A course for beginners as well as experts, this is the perfect place to hone your drawing skills.

When: Wednesday September 22, 2021 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Or: In line
How much: $ 30 for members and $ 35 for non-members

McMullen Art Museum: Mariano: Variations on a Theme

This September exhibition in Boston will be the first major exhibition to feature works by Cuban artist Mariano Rodríguez. The retrospective will present more than 140 oils, watercolors and drawings bringing together rarely seen works and archives. During a career spanning six decades of the 20th century, Rodríguez explored his own Cuban expression, embracing themes of national identity to become an artist of extraordinary style and consequences. If you want to learn more about Cuban art and its themes, this exhibition is the place to visit.

When: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Or: 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
How much: To free

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Museum Exhibitions and Virtual Events in September 2021 in Boston – Continued

Harvard Art Museums: Inventory: Prints from Rembrandt to Delsarte

For art connoisseurs, this exhibition featuring works by Picasso and Rembrandt, among others, is a must-see. Image courtesy: Harvard Art Museums

This new exhibition coming in September will delight art lovers as it will feature works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and Louis Delsarte among others. The concept of the exhibition is to present the “print state” or stage of work that precedes the final product. With the exhibition panels, viewers can understand the creative choices that each of the artists pursued or abandoned at each successive stage to arrive at the final product.

When: Saturday, September 4, 2021
Or: 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
How much: Included in the entry

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Artful Adventures — Ancient World: Mystery and Magic

In September, attend a session of this online program for kids that will open them up to the mysteries of the ancient world and the symbolism behind objects that were once considered magical and powerful. The session also includes a craft element in which the museum educator will guide children to create their own metal amulet to wear on necklaces or bracelets.

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Or: In line
How much: $ 255 for members and non-members

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston: Raúl de Nieves: The Treasure House of Memory

Check out this new exhibition in Boston in September. Image courtesy: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

A new exhibition in Boston in September will showcase the works of New York-based interdisciplinary artist, performer and musician Raúl de Nieves. Her practice is comprised of multifaceted creations ranging from stained-glass-style narrative paintings to animated performances, to densely ornate figurative sculptures. In The treasure of memory the artist brings viewers a set of interconnected works that are rooted in memory and explore themes around personal transformation. The works in the exhibition showcase the artist’s view of the iconographic traditions he presents using vibrant amalgamations of form and material.

When: September 1, 2021
Or: 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
How much: Included in the entry

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