Art & Photography
Whether your preferred medium is paint, graphite, or photographs, we'll help you enjoy the beauty of nature in a whole new light. Let nature be your muse by finding inspiration at one of our sanctuaries or join a program to deepen your skills.
Museum of American Bird Art
The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum and home to Mass Audubon's extensive art collection.
Featured Stories
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2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric DubreuilPrevious Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions from previous years of Mass Audubon's statewide Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest.
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Beach in Falmouth © Evan GuarinoHow to Take a Winning Photo
Looking to improve your photography skills? Here are just a few tricks of the trade.
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Museum of American Bird Art, CantonThe Nature of Art: Deepening Conservation Connections
For more than 100 years, Mass Audubon has proudly maintained a prestigious collection of nature- and bird- inspired art. Now we are looking forward to new and innovative ways to bring our collection and programs to even wider audiences.
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Sanderlings © Leah DesrochersHow to Become a Better Bird Photographer
Learn the ins and outs of taking stellar bird photos.
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2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric Dubreuil
Previous Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions from previous years of Mass Audubon's statewide Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest.
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Beach in Falmouth © Evan Guarino
How to Take a Winning Photo
Looking to improve your photography skills? Here are just a few tricks of the trade.
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Museum of American Bird Art, Canton
The Nature of Art: Deepening Conservation Connections
For more than 100 years, Mass Audubon has proudly maintained a prestigious collection of nature- and bird- inspired art. Now we are looking forward to new and innovative ways to bring our collection and programs to even wider audiences.
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Sanderlings © Leah Desrochers
How to Become a Better Bird Photographer
Learn the ins and outs of taking stellar bird photos.
Find a Place to Explore Art
Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state offer plentiful opportunities to both make and view art.
Museum of American Bird Art Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Located on a beautiful 121-acre property, the Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) Education Center connects people with nature through art.
Find a sanctuary
- Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
- Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
- Joppa Flats Education Center
- Magazine Beach Park Nature Center (Partner Property)
- Museum of American Bird Art Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Current Art Exhibits
In the Gallery: The Art of Anne Heller
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On Exhibit at Broadmoor: Nadia Haq's The World Out Back
Event Date: March 1, 2025-April 30, 2025
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In the Gallery: Plen Air Works by Hannah Brookman at Habitat
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Wild Side of the Suburbs: The Art of Paula Pitman Brown on Exhibit at Broadmoor
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Focusing on Wildlife: The Photography of Cheryl Rose in the Gallery at Broadmoor
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Ode to the Birdhouse: The Art of Pamela Tarbell on Exhibit at Habitat
Keep ReadingArt & Photography Programs
See MoreNature-Inspired Ceramic Plant Tag Workshop
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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2 classes starting
Saturday, April 5
9:00-10:30am
Adults
Build a Bird House
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Saturday, April 5
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Nature-Inspired Pottery: April Open Studio Series
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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4 classes starting
Saturday, April 5
10:45am-12:45pm
Adults
Nature Journaling
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Saturday, April 12
1:00-3:00pm
Adults
Introduction to Bird Photography
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Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge
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Sunday, April 13
9:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Printmaking Open Studio at The Nest
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Thursday, April 17
6:00-8:00pm
Adults
Latest News
See MoreIn the Gallery: The Art of Anne Heller
Keep ReadingOn Exhibit at Broadmoor: Nadia Haq's The World Out Back
Event Date: March 1, 2025-April 30, 2025
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MassArt Students Create Artwork Inspired by Museum of American Bird Art Collection
Keep ReadingPhotography Guidelines & Requests
Be sure to follow our ethical photography guidelines and to submit a request if you'd like to use one of our wildlife sanctuaries for commercial photography.
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