Instead of spending another weekend re-watching Gilmore Girls, get out of bed and head on over to one of Boston’s awesome museums for a fun afternoon of art and culture! We’ve compiled a list of incredible exhibitions to check out, including an exhibit on the fashion and jewelry of old Hollywood and an exhibit that features hundreds of flowers made of glass. Take a look at our picks below and then start planning your next day off!
1. “Hollywood Glamour: Fashion and Jewelry from the Silver Screen” at the Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts is a great place to wander around on a lazy Sunday. From now until March 8, the MFA will be hosting a special exhibit called “Hollywood Glamour: Fashion and Jewelry from the Silver Screen”. The exhibit features fashion and accessories from Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s. Don’t forget, admission for Emerson students is free!
2. “Laser Michael Jackson” at the Museum of Science
A Michael Jackson laser show inside of a planetarium. Yes, you read that right. “Laser Michael Jackson” is one of the Museum of Science’s latest planetarium shows. See the King of Pop in laser lights and just try not to dance to the beat. Tickets are required, so make sure you check out the museum’s daily schedule and get your ticket in advanced!
3. “Sonic Arboretum” at the Institute of Contemporary Art
Ian Schneller and Andrew Bird teamed up in 2010 to create this impressive musical exhibition. Schneller, a sculptor and instrument-maker, and Bird, composer and violinist, used their skills collaboratively to create “Sonic Arboretum”. According to the Institute of Contemporary Art’s website, “Sonic Arboretum” is, “an installation of over 30 colorful horn speakers made from recycled newsprint, dryer lint, baking soda, and shellac and powered by custom-made tube amplifiers.” See the exhibit from February 4 until May 10 at the ICA.
4. “The Glass Flowers” at Harvard Museum of Natural History
This popular Boston exhibit features 3,000 glass flowers and plants. “The Glass Flowers” at the Harvard Museum of Natural History was created by father and son duo, Leopold Blaschka and Rudolf Blaschka between 1887 and 1936. To learn more about the exhibit and the history of the flowers, check out the museum’s website.
5. “Secret Flower Sculptures” at the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum
The ever-charming Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum will be hosting Jean-Michel Othoniel’s, “Secret Flowers Sculptures” exhibition between March 12 and September 7. Inspired by Versailles, the exhibit features bronze sculptures and watercolor sketches made by Othoniel. Part of the exhibit will be indoors while another part will be outdoors. Read more about Othoniel and his project on the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum’s website.
Which exhibit caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below or by tweeting us at @HCEmerson!