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Museum of Fine Arts
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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Boston.com
"Go on the first Friday of every month for free admission and music."(15 Tips)
"Dale Chihuly Glass exhibit"(7 Tips)
"different subjects ranging from collection highlights tour"(12 Tips)
"Get here early, this place is huge!!! Wear comfortable shoes as well"(3 Tips)
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Justin OrdovezaDecember 27, 2016They have a wide variety of artistic periods from around the world. The collections of American is some of the best in the country. The coat check can take some time especially in winter.
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Miraj ShahJanuary 31, 2016One of the most comprehensive collections of art you will ever see. The building itself is breathtaking, and an art lovers and others alike can will happily get lost in it for hours on end! Fav museum- Bettina KJanuary 20, 2013Start your visit in the morning and wear comfortable shoes. There is so much to look at and you don't want to miss out on it. They have done an amazing job with that place.
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Rémy BonnafféDecember 1, 2017What a phenomenal museum! The American art is a wonderful section of the museum showing the interaction between the history of the US and art. The museum is large so make sure you have lots of time.
- TingOctober 8, 2015Largest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Cairo from authorized excavations in the 1900s. Impressive range of artworks from ancient to contemporary. Show Isabella Gardner tic and get $2 off.
Go to the "new" American wing. It's beautiful, and has some interesting furniture displays, as well as several paintings by my favorite- Georgia O'Keefe
- TingOctober 9, 2015Don't miss the daily tours too. There are different tours focusing on different subjects ranging from collection highlights tour to European arts etc. Docents are excellent.
Daniel GraysonJune 2, 2017Legit world class collection in a medium that blends the classics with a some experimentation. You'll get tired of standing before you run out of things to see.
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016Excellent collection of art from all eras from the ancient world to contemporary times. A highlight is the massive Americas wing exhibiting pre-Columbian era art.
The American Wing is amazing. Plan to spend 3 hours here at minimum. 2020 is their 150th year and have many special events. Check with them on that. When traveling to Boston MFA is a must see!
Fernando MDecember 7, 2016If you like a little bit of culture this place is a must in Boston, it's big, you'll need at least 2 full days for a detailed view. Different tours begins each hour approx from visitors crewe center- Fodor's TravelAugust 29, 2017The Beaux-Arts building of the Museum of Fine Arts contains an impressive collection of American works by Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock. Read more
Engin KorkmazerJune 11, 2019Dance at Bougival by Renoir is one of the most valuable part of the collection.relationship to each other is kind and lovely.Even the most casual glance reveals that the man adores the girl
NicholasJanuary 17, 2017Pricey but it's worth an annual visit. There is a constant rotation of galleries & so forth which makes for a different experience every time. The lectures here are sometimes interesting. Decent food.
DailyCandyFebruary 25, 2014Take in nearly 450,000 pieces of art — one of the largest collections in the world. Among the must-sees: Van Gogh’s Houses at Auvers, Renoir’s Dance at Bougival, and the sculpture of King Mycerinus.
Pearl AndradaAugust 5, 2018It is a must visit, I repeat, must visit! Impressive collections and don’t miss the French Pastels and Contemporary sections! Enjoy and be sure to be “in” it!- Meg BermanDecember 6, 2018See the largest collection of impressionist artwork in America. View the famous portrait of George Washington. Museum entry is free Wednesday nights after 4pm and a few holidays throughout the year.
Julie LNovember 23, 2019So much to see, we can spend a whole day in here. Something to see wether you like ancient or contemporary art. Many rooms are breathtaking- Meg BermanNovember 10, 2018See the largest collection of impressionist artwork in America. View the famous portrait of George Washington. Museum entry is free Wednesday nights after 4pm and few holidays throughout the year.
Emma Mcentyre MerrickFebruary 10, 2017My family already have gone here before. We're here to see the latest exhibits. My husband and I are here with our four children all under the age of four. This museum is accommodating to families.
Наталья ЧечеткинаDecember 24, 2015Excellent collection of conitreprary and modern art. 2nd floor is my favorite. Right now they had interesting exhibition of American art (colonization years)
edisonv 😜June 20, 2021Fantastic collections. One of the best fine art museums in the USA. Highly recommended, save a day to visit while in Boston.- roxanneJune 18, 2016I got free admission which was great. Also you do not want to miss Choi Jeong Hwa's installment- it's absolutely mesmerizing.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleNovember 8, 2011When you buy a ticket to the MFA, your paid admission allows you one free visit within 10 days. Return again instead of trying to tour the entire museum in one day! – Green Guide Editor
Courtney AllenMarch 5, 2011First Fridays is a great time to visit. There's a cocktail party in the Koch Gallery and the rest of the museum is pretty empty on a Friday night. Best of both worlds if you want to socialize or not.
Taco van der ValkAugust 6, 2019Interesting museum with a bit of everything. Happy to have seen the Eminence Grise and some Signacs that I like.
Stephen BarresiFebruary 14, 2013You can't miss Thomas Sully's massive painting, "Passage of the Delaware", which depicts George Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolution.
Twinkle DenoyoAugust 31, 2017This is a huuge museum with a LOT of exhibits. Expect to spend a full day! My favorite is the exhibits on the ancient world.- Anonymous, since 2018November 11, 2019Absolutely beautiful, you need to make several trips to fully appreciate the permanent artwork. Then there are the temporary exhibitions as well...
Miyu DomaeJune 17, 2016If you visit Boston, it is a must-go place. Awesome and beautiful in every detail. You may take at least 3 hours there
John PaterakisJuly 6, 2018Understandable why this is one of America’s great museum. Ideal for lunch and/or idle wandering, but the layout is confusing and difficult to navigate.
Founded in 1870, the museum moved to its current location in 1909. With more than one million visitors a year, it is the 62nd most-visited art museum in the world. Read more
Mike DFebruary 28, 2013In the Art of the Americas wing, don't miss the "Behind the Scenes" galleries, which have a very meta focus ("How does the museum decide what to display?"). They're almost hidden and, as such, empty.
Na HuangSeptember 12, 2013Truly impressive! It s somewhere u d spend whole day! Not many ppl (no ppl at all compared to Paris!), but really great works! Free entrance Wednesday night, from 4 or 5pm! Guide recommended!!
JNETMarch 23, 2015Visit often if you are a student, it's free for most Boston students! The MFA is one of the nation's best museums. You will miss it when you leave Boston.
KarenAugust 14, 2022Find the artwork with my tip. It's absolutely incredible. Art inside of art inside of art.
If taking kids, try lunch in the Garden Cafe, under the Linden Family Contemporary wing. Way more options, and way cheaper! More kid options, and a great salad bar! Members get 15% off!
BrianOctober 17, 2014Incredible selection of American art from the puritans through to contemporary. Also the European impressionist collection is small but excellent.- Sev ColsonAugust 10, 2016Outstanding art, food (near the info center,) It's good alone and in groups and try the art classes they are entertaining and interesting.
Miriam GoldmanJuly 29, 2017A very special and gorgeous collection. Always something new and exciting to see!
- Miriam GoldmanNovember 2, 2014One of the best art museums I've been to. One day won't be enough to see it all, especially if you want to catch a movie.
NYC EcloguesSeptember 24, 2011This museum is beautiful and worthy of a visit while in Boston. The layout is clean & functional, allowing you to navigate through each room with ease.Just remember to wear comfy shoes.- Herman SaksonoJune 8, 2013There are several Monet collection on the second level. And a very interesting work by Picasso on the first level. And don't miss Pollock's work at the third.
Amazing collection! The special exhibits are worth a visit too. It's so easy to get lost in here.
Will PereiraSeptember 5, 2017Beautiful building and great collections and exhibitions!! Nice place to visit
Great museum and a must visit in Boston. Check the Bank of America website for free admission weekends.
Great place. Their modern and contemporary collection isn’t that comprehensive, and some of the exhibitions aren’t exactly “fine art” at all.
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