The museum is open from 11 am–5 pm today.

Programs & Events

October 2025

Fountain court at MAG

Third Thursday Concerts

Third Thursday Concert: Song and Dance

Thursday, October 16, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Included with museum admission

Fountain Court

A handmade glass plate decorated with various patterns in cream, red, and black.

25th Annual Fine Craft Show & Sale

Friday, October 17–Sunday, October 19

A kid drawing with markers.

Art & Story Strolls

Canceled Art & Story Stroll: Ish by Peter H. Reynolds (Week 3)

Friday, October 17, 10:00 am–11:00 am

Free for children; $20 for adults

Creative Workshop

Age Range: 2-5

A docent giving a tour of the contemporary galleries to a group of visitors.

MAG Highlights Tour

Friday, October 17, 11:15 am–12:15 pm

Included with museum admission

Meet at the admissions desk

A colorful hedgehog hand-sewn out of felt.

Plushie Party: Monster Makers (8F25)

Saturdays, October 18–November 22, 2025, 9:00 am–11:00 am

$240; 10% discount for MAG Members

Creative Workshop

Age Range: 7-9

A docent giving a tour of the contemporary galleries to a group of visitors.

MAG Highlights Tour

Sunday, October 19, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Included with museum admission

Meet at the admissions desk

Fountain court at MAG

Going for Baroque

Going for Baroque

Sunday, October 19, 1:30 pm–1:55 pm

Included with museum admission

Fountain Court

Fountain court at MAG

Going for Baroque

Going for Baroque

Sunday, October 19, 3:00 pm–3:25 pm

Included with museum admission

Fountain Court

A student works on carving out a woodblock, shavings around his workspace.

Woodblock Printing (63F25)

Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

$45

Creative Workshop

Age Range: 18+

Paper filligree is coiled into strands and encased in an oblong metal case.

Quilled Paper Jewelry (64F25)

Thursday, October 23, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

$40

Creative Workshop

Age Range: Adult

A docent giving a tour of the contemporary galleries to a group of visitors.

MAG Highlights Tour

Thursday, October 23, 6:45 pm–7:45 pm

Included with museum admission

Meet at the admissions desk

The small hands of a child drawing circles.

Art & Story Strolls

Canceled Art & Story Stroll: Water by Frank Asch (Week 4)

Friday, October 24, 10:00 am–11:00 am

Free for children; $20 for adults

Creative Workshop

Age Range: 2-5

A docent giving a tour of the contemporary galleries to a group of visitors.

MAG Highlights Tour

Friday, October 24, 11:15 am–12:15 pm

Included with museum admission

Meet at the admissions desk

A spoof on the movie poster for American Psycho. A woman in a suit and tie looks serious, holding a knife, against a dark background. The tagline reads "Killer art."

Museum of the Dead

Friday, October 24, 8:00 pm–11:00 pm

$30 General; $60 VIP tickets

Age Range: 21+

Harold Taddy and Teagan West playing instruments in front of four screens displaying Bill Viola's Martyrs, in MAG's Fountain Court.

Canceled Mindful MAGiC: Martyrs Fire Meditation

Saturday, October 25, 9:15 am–10:45 am

$35; $30 for MAG Members

Fountain Court

Two black spiders with friendly, cartoon expressions hanging from a white web, all made out of quilled paper.

Halloween Quilling (65F25)

Saturday, October 25, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

$40

Creative Workshop

Age Range: 7+

A docent giving a tour of the contemporary galleries to a group of visitors.

MAG Highlights Tour

Sunday, October 26, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Included with museum admission

Meet at the admissions desk

Fountain court at MAG

Going for Baroque

Going for Baroque

Sunday, October 26, 1:30 pm–1:55 pm

Included with museum admission

Fountain Court

Fountain court at MAG

Going for Baroque

Going for Baroque

Sunday, October 26, 3:00 pm–3:25 pm

Included with museum admission

Fountain Court

Dome of the University of Rochester Rush Rhees Library, framed by autumn trees.

Art Lover’s Tours

Sold Out University of Rochester Rush Rhees Library Tour

Monday, October 27, 2:00 pm–5:30 pm

$45

Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester