Our exhibitions gallery is free to the public, and no advance booking is necessary to view exhibitions. Plan to set aside between 30 minutes and 1½ hours for a full experience in the Gallery, though you are always welcome to spend more or less time, and to come back for multiple visits. The Gallery features captions and activities for children and families as well as adults.
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 pm – 7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am – 5pm |
| Friday | 11 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 1 pm – 5 pm |
| Date | Details |
| November 26, 2025 | The day before Thanksgiving – Special Hours: 1 pm – 5 pm |
| November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving – Closed |
| December 24, 2025 | Christmas Eve – Special Hours: 1 pm – 5 pm |
| December 25, 2025 | Christmas – Closed |
| December 31, 2025 | New Year's Eve – Open from 1 pm – 5 pm |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day – Closed |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Closed |
| February 16, 2026 | President’s Day – Closed |
| April 19, 2026 | Easter Sunday – Closed |
| April 20, 2026 | Patriot’s Day – Closed |
| May 24, 2026 | Closed |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day – Closed |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth – Closed |
| July 3, 2026 | Independence Day (Observed) – Closed |
| September 6, 2026 | Closed |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day – Closed |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous People’s Day – Closed |
| November 11, 2026 | Veteran’s Day – Closed |
| November 25, 2026 | The day before Thanksgiving – Special Hours: 1 pm – 5 pm |
| November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving – Closed |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas – Closed |
See Hours & Directions for a map to the Leventhal Center and information about transportation and parking.
Our free gallery tours last approximately 30 minutes and do not require advance registration. To join a gallery tour, meet at the gallery front desk at the scheduled time.
| Day | Gallery tour hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am |
| Saturday | 11:30 am |
We welcome groups of visitors both from the general public and from educational institutions. For more information about K-12 visits, see our K-12 School Visits page. For university-level visits, see the University Programs page.
For private exhibition tours for a group, please fill out the form on our Group Visits page.
Our physical spaces are ADA accessible via a lift from the main level of the BPL's McKim Building. Most, though not all, spaces in the Central Library in Copley Square are accessible. For more information, see the BPL's Resources and Services for Users with Disabilities.