Boston's Culture, Mapped.
Tell the City of Boston about the cultural spaces that matter to you by making sure they're included in the 2026 Boston Cultural Space Inventory. Your input will support efforts to protect, strengthen, and expand our city's cultural infrastructure.
Be counted!
We need your help to make sure the City's data is accurate and inclusive of all of the spaces where culture happens. Better data supports better policies, resourcing, and decision-making.
If you work from, visit, support or love any kind of space in Boston where arts and culture happens, make sure it's on this map. Cultural spaces that have closed in the last 15 years are also captured here and you can use this map to tell us if any are missing.
This early research phase is gathering information directly from artists, cultural and neighborhood organizations. There are three ways you can take part:
- Add a space: Search for a space by name or address, or click the map to drop a pin.
- Confirm the city's data so far: Click a pin, then confirm the location and its details are right. Submit a correction if they are not.
- Tell us more: If you operate, work in, or volunteer in a space, share more information about it through our cultural space deep-dive.
This tool works best on a larger screen or on desktop.
Learn more about the project and frequently asked questions.
What is a 'cultural space'?
Any buildings or spaces where arts and culture is happening — be it daily, on the weekends, or once a month. This can include arts-specific spaces like studios, galleries, music venues and theaters, but also gathering places (like public spaces or faith-based spaces), retail spaces (like bookstores or record shops), learning spaces (like art courses or schools) or food and drink spaces (like bars or restaurants) that are sites for cultural activity.
If you feel a place is part of how you experience arts and culture in Boston — make sure it's on the map!
