Boston 250: Our City’s Enduring Influence

On exhibition July 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Boston 250: Our City’s Enduring Influence celebrates the profound and lasting impact Boston has had on the cultural, artistic, and political identity of our country.

This exhibition brings together a dynamic selection of Boston-themed artworks that reflect the city’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s spirit of independence, innovation, and creativity. From historic street scenes, such as Enrico Meneghelli’s Old South Meeting House, to the work of Boston School luminaries Frank Benson and Edmund Tarbell, these paintings capture the essence of a city whose influence resonates far beyond its bordersβ€”and whose artists continue to define and reflect its storied legacy.