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Museum of Fine Arts
Art Museum
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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Colby DevereauxAugust 17, 2014Any of the big schools in Boston. This is free bring your ID. Also goes for most of, if not all, the Colleges of the Fenway Schools.
Jill Stansbury-NeyJune 11, 2013Amazing museum. Spent 4 hours here and still didn't see everything! Buy a ticket and you can come back for free within 10 days. Win!- Graham EnmanApril 1, 2012Went to see the Dale Chihuly Glass exhibit here, what an amazing exhibit. I didn't have time to see any other exhibits but would love to come back again sometime.
Tany MonteiroMarch 20, 2011It's a very very huge place and they have so much to offer. They have the free admission tickets for ten days and you must use it. It's impossible to enjoy everything they offer at once.
Abdo KassisseOctober 22, 2017One of the best I have ever been. Egyptian session is really rich. Interesting the American artists side.
MeetchApril 9, 2013Came upon Matisse's 'La Japonaise' as part of a restoration exhibit. What a wonderful surprise. And take your time in the American Wing. LOTS to explore.
Anonymous, since 2018June 14, 2021Even if you’re not an avid art fan, you must pass-by the MoFA. Others have said it too, it’s huge so plan your time accordingly.
Omi B.September 9, 2016Better be prepared to spend the say and then you may have only seen a small part of the entire collection. Great great place.
Ceylan Sahin EkerJanuary 2, 2015It's surprisingly big and there are small exhibitions hidden everywhere. Be patient and keep exploring...
Michelin Travel & LifestyleNovember 8, 2011The MFA hosts many one-day programs that give kids (& parents) a chance to create art within the museum environment. It’s a great way to get kids excited about art! -- Green Guide Editor
KatrinaApril 27If you come for Art in Bloom, buy a ticket in advance and come early. The line at opening gets long!
Joshua HaftelJanuary 11, 2015Great museum with a wonderful range of art from around the world and throughout history.
Fernando Robles CoulterNovember 3, 2017Love the museum. Very expensive thou. On Wednesday they have donation night where you pay what you want.
Gwen CummingsSeptember 8, 2014Beautiful museum. There are tons of exhibits so be sure to reserve at least a couple hours for it
HNovember 26, 2018Coat check is complimentary & No tipping. They keep your travel luggages, too. Tourist-friendly.
- Anthony D PaulJanuary 1, 2013Take advantage of the 10-day ticket, or plan what you want to see. The museum is huge and the closing bell will catch you before you are ready.
- Patrick BrennickOctober 14, 2016Always a great time at the museum. If it's still there, take some time to check out the Clock.
Rob GoossensSeptember 21, 2015Very good American art section,... definitely go have a look at their Thomas Eakins collection
- A.D. RevelsJanuary 3, 2015The employees are super friendly and helpful. You definitely need more than one day to see everything.
Great museum, new wings are beautiful! Wednesday nights are free after 4pm, museum closes @9:45
Ekin TumerOctober 29, 2014Such a great museum. I like the fact that I leave the museum and come back later within 10 days.
- Melinda WFebruary 27, 2017There's an Art-O-Mat vending machine near the information desk by the group entrance in the Contemporary Art building.
Northeastern UniversityAugust 29, 2011Sept 7th @ 5:30pm: Tour one of the finest collections of art in the world. Walk over with new friends from the ISSI in Ell Hall and enjoy free general admission.
ArianneAugust 14, 2012The door says "Push", but you are actually more than capable of pulling it as well. Loved their Amelie soundtrack playing in the background!
Barbara ClarkeAugust 23, 20113rd floor of Art of the Americas has great interactive coloring book for Sheeler, O'Keefe and others. great place to rest the dogs while the kids have fun.
Have a question? Ask the staff! They're among the nicest of any museum I've visited.- Break up your visit with lunch at the New American Cafe. Good food and reasonably priced wine.
Kate DenisonSeptember 10, 2011The full priced admission tickets can be used up to 10 days after, but not student tickets. You get $2 off admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum if you visit on the same day.- pc youngAugust 16, 2011Love the Sargent and American Impressionism exhibits in the new wing. Unfortunately, you will have to walk past Chihuly's hideous green monstrosity in the open atrium.
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012The addition of the new Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art in September was one of the best things to happen to the Museum of Fine Arts this year. Read more
If you work near the MFA, get a membership as a gift to yourself--no better lunch break!
Credo ReferenceAugust 9, 2011If you find enough time to explore all of the Art of Americas wing....do it! The wing opened in November 2010, so it's the baby of the museum wings.
PK ShiuFebruary 24, 2013A wonderful art museum, especially after they built the new wing. You can spend hours in here.- tunc korunAugust 7, 2015You need a full day or more, there is a very good variety, very nice bookstote
Boston UniversityDecember 3, 2012The University Membership Program allows BU students to enter the Museum free of charge when they present their Terrier Card at any MFA ticket desk.
Free admissions every first weekend of the month with the Bank of America credit or debit card.
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The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world with art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative programs.
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- Mon, Wed, Fri–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
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"Great place to get fun, unusual gifts! Fantastic bookstore. You don't need a ticket to shop, just ask!"
Ellie M - 8.4
"Denise is a fantastic tour guide!!! Figure out when she's working!"
Jill Ellen - 5.7
"The peach goat cheese flatbread is light and delish! Great with a glass of white wine:)"
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"Beautiful place to spend the afternoon, you can spend anywhere from and hour to the whole day here."
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"The building is amazing. Interesting exhibitions. Took the free tour on free Thursday evening. Was interesting and made the gist to the museum even better."
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"This is a great renovated wing! Bravo!"
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