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Museum of Fine Arts

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston

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Museum of Fine Arts

9.4^/10

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Ranked #1 for exhibits in 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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Sue JordanJanuary 18, 2012
Tours in Russian every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Northeastern UniversityJune 6, 2011
You are granted free admission to the museum with the use of your husky card
Luis RiveroJuly 11, 2011
Best collection of Nubian Art outside of Khartoum.
Andy HerzigAugust 10, 2011
See Bresden in the fantasy gallery. Amazingly intricate.
Greg BodenairJuly 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go on a Wednesday after 4 PM...it's free! (or a "suggested donation of $20 that is definitely not required")
Alyshia SilvaAugust 7, 2014
It's free every Wednesday after 4!
Anthony VDecember 5, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Did you know the MFA is larger than the Prado, Spain's national art museum?
Isa LaraSeptember 14, 2013
Incredibly unpleasant guards & staff.
Francesco TizzaniApril 7, 2016
Massive collection!
NicholasOctober 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Boston's preeminent art museum.
Henry LyonsFebruary 12, 2016
Egyptian exhibit.
Leslie CarboneSeptember 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Come and see Rembrandt's etchings!
Lisah RhodesOctober 30, 2009
Asian Exhibit - check out the statue right inside the second floor entrance. Look from all sides.
Olivia DiNucciMay 9, 2012
MFA is free every Wednesday from 4 until close!
José PaulaMarch 11
The Benin statues
OMG it's Mike!October 2, 2010
First weekend of every month admission is free with your Bank of America card!
Vishal NakhateDecember 31, 2016
Mind blowing place!
Maynard ClarkJuly 31, 2011
Walked into the Museum Store with Mike and Kitty Dukakis. Kitty is most charming!
Benjamin StandeferSeptember 6, 2014
Next to Isabella Stewart Gardner museum
Mark C. FriedelJuly 10, 2015
Don't touch that. It's art.
Michelle PoirierMay 27, 2013
Free admission for Northeastern students
JulieNovember 21, 2010
The new Art of the Americas addition is wonderful!
Amanda ParkerDecember 3, 2010
The MFA is free everyday to almost all Boston College Students.
Elizabeth MontañoJuly 9, 2015
Contemporary art👌📷
Frank XuMay 8, 2015
Good place to go
Alexandr KalininFebruary 26, 2013
No more free admission for graduate students of Northeastern University
Josh ValentineMay 12, 2011
Don't bring your own art and display it. They frown upon that.
Brad HinesOctober 30, 2012
wenesday night is recommended donation night.
Alex MMApril 14, 2010
The Herb Ritts Gallery is my favorite weekend afternoon activity. Read more
Jacob SolkoffJune 26, 2010
awesome place, cool egypt exhibit, awesome photo opps
Hostelling InternationalAugust 9, 2011
The Museum of Fine Art was amazing! - Jean (USA)
Elizabeth NurseSeptember 19, 2012
Countdown to Testino
Osamu 隊長September 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
best musium ever
Max LuckeySeptember 25, 2010
Great collection! Loved Millet exhibit.
HeatherLouise GroverApril 17, 2013
Wednesday night is Donation Night
Caroline FongMay 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go see the Chihuly exhibit before it ends in August! Read more
Jim DowsonMay 15, 2011
EMC has a Corporate Membership; employees get in free.
Marianna PeracchiOctober 24, 2014
Adorabile!
Margaret MinSeptember 15, 2011
open till 9:45pm on mon-fri
tina bronkhorstDecember 27, 2012
Clever painting in room 233
BaturalpApril 23, 2010
No entrance fee for Northeastern students. Try at least once. (Must show your NU ID)
Josh FoxDecember 22, 2010
Bring ear plugs. It's as quiet as a jackhammer.
Belgen Del Toro NavarroNovember 9, 2014
Yaaay!!nixe
EttractionsNovember 24, 2010
You can visit the new Art of the Americas wing for FREE today (November, 24, 2010). Read more
MélinaMay 25, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Power outlets in the rotunda.
Liz GApril 3, 2010
Check out "Watson and the Shark," both the sketch and the final painting.
Ellie MOctober 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
See "The Clock", it's fantastic!!
SandroSeptember 22, 2010
Instead the restaurant, try the courtyard cafetiria
Ben WeeksMarch 4, 2010
Go to the Japanese sculptures, find Aizen, sublimate your passions.
Eric WalkerApril 28, 2012
Come see Lawrence's White Fund painting

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