Arts & Culture
BPL Art & Architecture Tours
- When
- Weekly · times vary, register ahead
- Where
- Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley SquareBack Bay
- Admission
- Free · reserve ahead
A guide walks you through the Central Library in Copley: the Sargent murals, Bates Hall and the courtyard. Free, but you need to sign up, up to a month out.
Reserve on the official site ↗Plan your visit
Getting there
Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Hours: Library: Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 11 AM–5 PM. Closed Nov 11, Nov 26 and Dec 25; 9 AM–5 PM on Nov 25, Dec 24 and Dec 31.
On the T: Copley (Green Line B/C/D/E)
Get directions ↗Good to know
- Advance registration is required; you can book tours up to one month ahead on the BPL site.
- Tours last about one hour.
- A free self-guided audio tour is available any time on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Details checked against the official page on Nov 4, 2026. Times and details can change. Check the official page before you head out.