Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon

10/30/2026

🦉🎃 HAPPY OWL-EEN! 🎃🦉

Hooded Owl, linocut by Milton Avery, 1953. Mass Audubon Collection; gift of Robert L. French, 2009.

10/26/2026

🍂 Fall colors, crisp air, and the wonder of birds in nature! This Northern Flicker by Andrea Rich truly captures the magic of the season. 🍁🐦🎨



Explore more birds in art: massaudubon.org\MABA

10/21/2026

Ever wish you could sketch a live wild animal in a supportive environment nestled into a wildlife sanctuary?

Spend the evening with an artist and an animal ambassador from Blue Hills Trailside Museum learning practical drawing techniques, making friends, and getting an up-close encounter with wildlife.

Space is limited so secure your spot now 👇
https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/maba-education-center/104209-drop-in-live-animal-figure-drawing

10/19/2026

🦅 Free online lecture with Kenn Kaufman! This Wednesday evening, don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from one of the most important and influential voices in birds, art, and conservation. Kenn will discuss his work, his lifelong commitment to conservation, and the vital role of art in educating and inspiring audiences to protect birds.

Register for free: https://tinyurl.com/4cfphxyz

10/15/2026

Now streaming on the trails of the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center 🧘‍♀️

10/12/2026

✨ Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, and we are celebrating the art, heritage, and practice of three influential artists in our collection: Marwin Begaye (Navajo Nation), Philip Young (Mi'kmaq Nation), and Kananginak Pootoogook (Inuit Nunangat).

Marwin Begaye's art and research centers on American Indian identity and pop culture, and he is known for his dazzling bird imagery and incorporation of traditional Navajo stories and patterning into bold, contemporary printmaking. Watch our recent lecture with Marwin here: https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/museum-of-american-bird-art/art-of-birds-lecture-series

Kananginak Pootoogook, a pioneering Inuit artist from Cape Dorset, worked across media and was also a dedicated conservationist. He was a prominent community leader and was commissioned to create art by several important national organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund.

Philip Young was born in New Brunswick and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His work explores the deep connection of Mi'kmaq communities to land and wildlife. Young is best known for designing the Mi'kmaq Nation's flag and you can see four of his murals at the North American Indian Center Of Boston.

Explore more: massaudubon.org/MABA

10/10/2026

What if you could experience every season of the natural world with an expert by your side? 🍂✨

A Nature Year is a full 12-month program at the Boston Nature Center that takes you through the complete seasonal cycle focusing on things like mushrooms, tree ecology, animal tracking, owls, vernal pools, bird migration, pollinators, and more. Build real natural history knowledge across all four seasons alongside a community of curious adults who share your love of the natural world. 🌿🦅

Designed for anyone looking to deepen their connection to the natural world. No experience necessary!

Secure your spot today 👇
https://bit.ly/4rSt51O

10/09/2026

🚚 💫 One of our most beloved paintings is migrating to the Cincinnati Art Museum!

MABA’s “Mystery of the Missing Migrants” by Charley Harper is on its way to be featured in the special exhibition, “The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame.” The show takes an in-depth look at the work of the mid-century artist, illustrator, and passionate conservationist. Opening October 16th.

We can’t wait to see our painting land in Cincinnati!

10/02/2026

Come experience the turning of the season on our trails!

Our parking lot and trails are open every day dawn to dusk.

Hello, October!

This month brings wardrobe changes for goldfinches, migrating Turkey Vultures, and Woodchucks packing on the pounds.

What are you looking forward to this month?

Download, print, and screen read our Outdoor Almanac: massaudubon.org/almanac