Museum Gallery Tour
ART AND ARTIFACTS OF ANATOLIA
at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
with HÜLYA KARA
MFA Gallery Tour Guide, Educator, and Artist
Step into the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and discover the deep connections between your cultural heritage and world history. Did you know that the oldest artifact in the MFA comes from Syria and the second oldest is from Türkiye? On this 60-minute interactive tour, we will trace Anatolia’s role at the crossroads of civilizations through remarkable works of art and artifacts. Together we will explore objects from Anatolia on display and visit the ancient Greek and Roman galleries, studying how trade, empire, and cultural exchange shaped the region.
We will also encounter textiles, ceramics, and mosaics made by the diverse peoples of the region. Our journey will continue into the Arts of Islamic Cultures Gallery, where we will visit the Ottoman Room, immersing ourselves in the elegance of daily life and artistry. We invite you to see Anatolia not only as the bridge between East and West but also as a center of innovation, beauty, and resilience throughout history.
HÜLYA KARA
Hülya Kara is an experienced educator and accomplished Gallery Tour Guide at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Since 2012, she has been guiding visitors through the MFA’s renowned collections, using her extensive training in the museum’s holdings to create engaging, insightful experiences that illuminate the cultural narratives behind each work of art. Her tours are marked by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to making art accessible to audiences of all backgrounds. In addition to her role at the MFA, Hülya is an esteemed faculty member at Milton Academy, where she shares her knowledge and creativity with the next generation of thinkers.
Beyond the classroom and museum galleries, Hülya is an active practicing artist whose works have been featured in both solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. Through her multifaceted career, Hülya continues to foster appreciation for the arts, nurture curiosity, and build lasting connections between art, history, and community.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
REGISTRATION REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY
