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.
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Each Free First Thursday Night includes:
- Free general museum admission, 5–9 p.m.
- The Free First Thursday Night bar offers a variety of drinks, including NJ Beer Co. beer, the exclusive beer of Free First Thursday Night. MAM members receive a special discount on drinks at the bar! Cash and credit card accepted.
- Draw Along Workshop—all ages are invited to get creative in a free drop-in session with a clothed model!
- Teen Space—this new open studio is available just for teens! 7–9 p.m.
- Live music
- Tours
- Food Vendors
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:
June 7, 2018
- Pictures Concert 2018 jazz musicians will perform pieces that coordinate 1-to-1 with works from the MAM collection.
- Catherine Kinkade 35 years at MAM - Alumni Exhibition: Plein Air and Personal: Lessons in Landscape from Catherine Kinkade
- Winning Poems by Buzz Aldrin Middle School students, 6 students to recite original poetry
- Raku Firing Demos
- Empanada Guy, & NEW! Mezoco Mexican Taqueria Food Truck will be joining MAM in the circular drive.
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.