Museum of Bad Art

Museum of Bad Art The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is the world's first and foremost museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art.

We collect art that was created in an attempt to make an artistic statement, but in which something has gone wrong in either the execution or the original concept. Poor technique is only interesting to us if it results in a compelling image. More interesting are paintings that show some technical mastery, but over-the-top imagery. We present the art found in thrift stores and yard sales in a formal manner complete with an interpretation - like a traditional museum.

B***s, Beer, & BBQ: Naked People in the Museum!Thursday, June 4, 7-9:30pmMOBA Gallery @ Dorchester Brewing Co.1250 Massa...
05/28/2026

B***s, Beer, & BBQ: Naked People in the Museum!

Thursday, June 4, 7-9:30pm

MOBA Gallery @ Dorchester Brewing Co.
1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston

• See the brand new new Wall of Skin!
• International Tacky Spoon Rest Museum guest exhibit
• Free art from MOBA's Rejection Collection
• Introducing the MOBA 2027 Wall Calendar
• Update on the MOBA documentary film

Mini Marilyn en PointeAnonymousOil on canvas, 48" x 30"Purchased at a thrift store in Boston, MAJune 2010This portrait o...
05/24/2026

Mini Marilyn en Pointe
Anonymous
Oil on canvas, 48" x 30"
Purchased at a thrift store in Boston, MA
June 2010

This portrait of was inspired by Philippe Halsman's "Jumpology" photographs. While the repositioning of her feet does not take away from her joyous abandon, it helps portray Miss Monroe as a diminutive yet zaftig ballerina mid-pirouette.

Earth MotherByrde Merican TuckermanMixed media (oil paint, plaster, dried leaves, tree bark, butterfly) on canvas, 42" x...
05/10/2026

Earth Mother
Byrde Merican Tuckerman
Mixed media (oil paint, plaster, dried leaves, tree bark, butterfly) on canvas, 42" x 36"
Donated by George Rappolt
May 2012

An homage to the Mother of us all.

04/25/2026
Kitschy Kitschy KooAnonymousMixed media, 12” x 16”Purchased at auction and donated by Josh Goldstein and Ollie Holliwell...
04/12/2026

Kitschy Kitschy Koo
Anonymous
Mixed media, 12” x 16”
Purchased at auction and donated by Josh Goldstein and Ollie Holliwell
December 2023
The artist repurposed elements of a commercial lithograph and added cloth and human hair to create a what was initially believed to be an homage to a deceased infant, but now simply considered creepy baby’s room wall decoration.

03/28/2026

Last night on Jeopardy!

Non-Seeing Eye DogAnonymousAcrylic on canvas, 24” x 16”Found in Cambridge, MA anddonated by Jennifer SmithMay 2017In add...
03/22/2026

Non-Seeing Eye Dog
Anonymous
Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 16”
Found in Cambridge, MA and
donated by Jennifer Smith
May 2017

In addition to cataract-impaired vision, this unfortunate dog seems to be dealing with an unfortunate ear infection.

RaquelW. MiddletonOil on art board, 14” x 10”Purchased at a “wrecker’s yard” in Melbourne, Australiaand donated by Micha...
03/15/2026

Raquel
W. Middleton
Oil on art board, 14” x 10”
Purchased at a “wrecker’s yard” in Melbourne, Australia
and donated by Michael Wood
July 2015

The artist attempted to capture the ethereal beauty of Raquel Welch and clearly, in curatorial parlance, nailed it.

President's Day(The Reagans and Bushes)AnonymousOil on canvas, 40" x 30".                                    Purchased a...
02/16/2026

President's Day
(The Reagans and Bushes)
Anonymous
Oil on canvas, 40" x 30".
Purchased at a thrift store in Sterling, VA
and donated by J. Adam Jackson, Judy Iovanna, and David Golder
May 2020

This is a formal, yet relaxed portrait of two first families. So relaxed that it appears President Bush may have slept in his suit.

JanvierHopée (1961)Acrylic on art board, 16” x 12”Purchased at a thrift store in Roslindale, MASeptember 1994Mademoisell...
02/08/2026

Janvier
Hopée (1961)
Acrylic on art board, 16” x 12”
Purchased at a thrift store in Roslindale, MA
September 1994

Mademoiselle and her petite poodle promenade in the crisp Parisian night. Are they perhaps a little early for a secret rendezvous? Her smile suggests “oui!”

Address

1250 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
02125

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+17814446757

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