The museum hosts a broad range of temporary exhibitions with art from international and American collections as well as works by contemporary artists.

The MMFA's art reference library has more than 4,000 volumes, periodicals, videotapes, and CDs, available to those needing information or doing research.

One major component of the education program is ARTWORKS, an interactive gallery designed to interpret items from the museum's permanent collection through hands-on exhibits.

Additional income is generated through the Museum Shop, special events, catalog sales and program fees.

The museum opened the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture garden in 2018,[3] on three acres as part of the adjoining park.