Painting with blocks of bright colors on the bottom and left side, and a mess of colors on the right side. There are three figures in the foreground, two of whom are in top hats and standing incredibly close to each other.
Black and white photo of two women seated back to back, eating food.
Color photograph of feather like shapes with purple at the bottom center, green in the center, leading up to yellows and oranges.
Drawing of two girls, black and white in front of a red background. The girls are in big dresses and wearing crowns. They are standing still looking out at the audience.
Hazy black and white photograph with leaning in trees creating a rough path. In the path is a woman walking away, with long black hair.
February 18 - June 4, 2023
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On View
Standing figure of painted plaster with a mummy wrapping dress in tan and a woman emerging from the top with brown skin and a blue head dress.
“A vibrant and important part of Boston's art scene” Museum Visitor —See the Collection
Photograph of a young girl with blond hair from behind. She is at a tan paper and is painting an abstract figure with a bold black outline, eyes, dotted mouth, and red, blue, and orange segments on its face.
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Museum closed

Closed to the Public During Installation.  The Museum will reopen Saturday, June 24

The Danforth Museum is closed all Mondays and during the following holidays: July 4, Thanksgiving and the following Friday, December 24 – January 1, reopening on January 2, unless it is a Monday.
We are also closed during exhibition installations, please check the banner at the top of the site for the most updated information.
admission fees

Adults: $7.00

Seniors (65+)+FSU Alum: $6.00

Children (through 13): Free

Framingham residents: $6.00

Students High School + College: $5.00

Danforth Members, NARM Members, FSU students, faculty and staff: Free

location + parking

The Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University is located at 14 Vernon St. on the Framingham Centre Common. Free parking and main entrance are at the rear of the building, which is accessed by Grove Street, located to the right of the Danforth Building. The lot entrance is the first left off Grove Street. The Museum is on the second floor and the art school is on the third floor.

Mailing address: 100 State Street, P.O. Box 9101, Framingham, MA 01701. Do not use “14 Vernon Street,” mail will be returned as undeliverable.

GPS Note: Enter “14 Vernon Street, Framingham” (not Danforth Art Museum or Art School) for accurate GPS navigation.