Happy Nowruz 1401 / 2022
Celebrate the Persian New Year at the MFA! Stop by the Museum on Saturday, March 19, to learn about Nowruz traditions, explore Persian works of art, enjoy dance performances, and more.
Nowruz is an ancient celebration signaling the beginning of spring.
Included with General Admission
Events and Activities
Take-Home Art Kits
10 am–3 pm
Lower Rotunda
Coins (sekkeh) represent prosperity and are often one of the seven symbolic items beginning with the Persian letter sīn placed in a Haft Seen arrangement. Pick up an art kit with everything needed to create your own embossed metal coins in celebration of Nowruz. Kits available while supplies last.
Haft Seen Display
10 am–5 pm
Shapiro Family Courtyard
Visit and view a traditional Haft Seen, a key element to any Nowruz celebration. This traditional arrangement includes seven symbolic items, all starting with the Persian letter sīn, or s.
Designed and organized by Farzaneh Fallah, Mojgan Olia, and Roya Toran.
MFA Job Fair
10 am–5 pm
Shapiro Family Courtyard
Learn about engaging, dynamic, and fun career opportunities at the MFA and find out how you can apply to work at one of the world’s renowned art museums.
Aftab Dance Group
Noon and 2 pm
Shapiro Family Courtyard
Experience the varied cultures of Iran through a medley of Persian dance performed by Boston-based Aftab Dance Group, made up of students and young professionals.
Sponsors
Supported by the Fund for Persian Art and Programming
When:
Saturday, March 19, 2022 10am to 5pm
MFA Hours:
Thursday–Monday 10am–5pm
Location:
Prices:
Included with General Admission
Phone:
617-267-9300
