VISUAL ARTS

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will welcome visitors to its annual Fall Open House on Monday, October 8, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. with free general admission as part of Fenway Alliance’s Opening Our Doors. In conjunction with the Celebrations Around the World theme, the Museum will present the Hispanic Heritage Month Short Film Festival, which highlights contemporary Spanish short films. Visitors can also visit the new Michael C. Ruettgers Gallery for Ancient Coins, the first gallery dedicated to coins at a major US art museum, and explore the Museum’s world-renowned collection on one of several iPads stationed throughout the gallery. Additionally, this family-friendly free day will include performances by the Boston Conservatory, the Anikai Dance Theater, DJ Berbere, as well as family art-making activities in the galleries and tours. Full schedule and details listed at http://www.mfa.org/programs/series/fall-open-house.