Library
The BAC’s Library supports the education of students, faculty, staff, and the public through careful selection of print materials and electronic resources.
The Boston Architectural College’s urban campus is an active place for both our on-campus students, faculty, and staff, as well as the greater community. The BAC offers a number of ways that the community can get involved with our campus, from hosting your next event here to attending one of our many lectures to exploring our vast library resources to registering for a class or two.
Boston Architectural College’s Hive Week is a series of design-focused and community networking events that showcase the vibrant network of BAC alumni, faculty, and friends. Hive Week hosts a series of events engaging a diverse audience from Boston and around the world in both in-person and virtual settings.
Join us April 8-10, 2026, for the Hive Week events: 2026 Celebrating Our Champions, 2026 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony, BAC Talks 2026: Day I, Presidential Luncheon with Mahesh Daas, BAC Talks 2026: Day II, and 2026 Hive Week Happy Hour.
The BAC’s Library supports the education of students, faculty, staff, and the public through careful selection of print materials and electronic resources.
The BAC’s McCormick Gallery offers free and open design work exhibitions on sustainability, historic preservation, and more.
BAC Hive Week is a dynamic series of design-focused events highlighting the vibrant network of BAC alumni, faculty, partners, and friends. Throughout the week, Hive Week's variety of events welcomes a diverse audience from Boston and beyond, with both in-person and virtual participation.
Each fall and spring semester, the BAC hosts a public lecture series that explores a pertinent theme in the practice of design. All lectures are free and open to the public! Join us to learn from these incredible speakers.
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What’s happening at the BAC? Learn more about lectures, guest speakers, galas, and more.
We welcome the opportunity to help you host your next event or meeting on our campus—please contact Operations at operations@the-bac.edu to learn more about availability, services like seating, sound, and lighting, and more.