Join us for Free First Thursday Nights at MAM every month from October through June, 5–9 p.m., and enjoy an evening of free art and dynamic programming.
Free First Thursday Nights are made possible by 
Free First Thursday Nights are on summer break, returning October 5, 2017!
Save the dates:
- October 5, 2017
- November 2, 2017
- December 7, 2017
- NO January Free First Thursday Night
- February 8, 2018*
- March 1, 2018
- April 5, 2018
- May 3, 2018
- June 7, 2018
*Please note that there is NO Free First Thursday Night in January and the February Free First Thursday Night will take place on the SECOND Thursday, to feature MAM's new spring exhibition Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist.
Monthly Programming includes:
- Free general museum admission, 5–9 p.m.
- Full-service bar with special Free First Thursday Night prices. The Art Bar at MAM is provided by Krug Catering at Orange Lawn Tennis Club and NJ Beer Co. MAM members receive a special discount on drinks at the bar! Cash and credit card accepted.
- Live music
- Art activities
- Community partners
- Food Vendors
Businesses
Have a creative business or activity you'd like to present at Free First Thursday Nights? Please email us a description at thursdays@montclairartmuseum.org.
Groups
We encourage you to bring groups to Free First Thursday Nights! We ask that groups of 10 or more RSVP to thursdays@montclairartmuseum.org. In return, we'll give your group a special mention on the Free First Thursday Nights webpage.
Social Media
Visitors are encouraged to share their Free First Thursday Night experience on social media.
Find the Museum @MAMmontclair and share your posts with #MAMfftn.