Last updated: 2025-04-22
Somerville’s indoor scene buzzes with creativity, offering unique spaces where art and maker culture thrive. From quirky studios to unconventional galleries, these indoor destinations capture the city’s offbeat artistic spirit.
Discover hidden creative gems like Mudflat Studio’s ceramic workshops, the hilariously irreverent Museum of Bad Art, and Artisan’s Asylum’s maker spaces that transform rainy days into inspiration.
Dive into Somerville’s most unexpected indoor adventures!
Featured Indoor Activities in Somerville
Artisan's Asylum
What to Expect
Expansive multi-disciplinary maker facility with comprehensive fabrication resources
Description
A 52,000 sq ft maker space offering comprehensive fabrication facilities with 15 shared workshops, 160 personal studios, and collaborative spaces. Members gain access to advanced tools, software, and training across multiple creative disciplines. Supports makers, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, and innovators seeking hands-on learning and collaborative development.
Where: Somerville | More Info: Artisan's Asylum
Mudflat Studio
What to Expect
Professional clay studio supporting 36 resident artists
Description
Comprehensive clay arts studio offering extensive pottery programming for students and artists of all skill levels. Features 14-week semester classes, specialized workshops, professional artist studio rentals, and community outreach initiatives. Provides hands-on ceramic arts education in a dynamic, inclusive learning environment.
Where: Somerville | More Info: Mudflat Studio
The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
What to Expect
Curated collection of intentionally terrible artwork
Description
The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) showcases intentionally terrible artwork in a quirky, unconventional gallery space located inside Dorchester Brewing Co. The museum displays approximately 60 pieces from its permanent collection of nearly 900 works, each accompanied by thoughtful written interpretations that explore the nuanced complexities of artistic failure.
Where: Somerville | More Info: The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
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