MFA Boston Conservation Center Tour

Monday, May 8, 2023, 6 - 8pm

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In collaboration with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) and Samuel Anderson Architects (SAA), we are proud to announce a special behind-the-scenes tour of the new MFA Conservation Center. Hear from the MFA’s conservators about current objects undergoing conservation and enjoy a reception at 465 Bar and Restaurant.

Tours will be guided by Cooper Union alumni Samuel Anderson AR’82 and Sang Jung Kim AR’16 as well as Mandi Lew, Senior Associate at SAA.

Register here to secure your spot on the tour.  

MFA Conservation Center Tour 
Robert and Carol Henderson Conservation Learning Center 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215 
May 8, 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:45pm 
 

$40 registration fee includes tour and reception. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Joe Feldmann, Development Associate at Alumni Affairs (joe.feldmann@cooper.edu). 

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