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Museum of Fine Arts
Art Museum
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Boston.com recommend this place
"free admission for Bank of America customers"(15 Tips)
"Dale Chihuly Glass exhibit"(8 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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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.
Ceylan Sahin EkerJanuary 2, 2015It's surprisingly big and there are small exhibitions hidden everywhere. Be patient and keep exploring...
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
Abdo KassisseOctober 22, 2017One of the best I have ever been. Egyptian session is really rich. Interesting the American artists side.
HNovember 26, 2018Coat check is complimentary & No tipping. They keep your travel luggages, too. Tourist-friendly.
- 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.
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.
Fernando Robles CoulterNovember 3, 2017Love the museum. Very expensive thou. On Wednesday they have donation night where you pay what you want.
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.- Miriam GoldmanJuly 29, 2017A very special and gorgeous collection. Always something new and exciting to see!
Joshua HaftelJanuary 11, 2015Great museum with a wonderful range of art from around the world and throughout history.
A.D. RevelsJanuary 3, 2015The employees are super friendly and helpful. You definitely need more than one day to see everything.
Rob GoossensSeptember 21, 2015Very good American art section,... definitely go have a look at their Thomas Eakins collection
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.
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.- 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.
- 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.
Great museum, new wings are beautiful! Wednesday nights are free after 4pm, museum closes @9:45
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
Gwen CummingsSeptember 8, 2014Beautiful museum. There are tons of exhibits so be sure to reserve at least a couple hours for it
CallingAllTypes.comFebruary 9, 2012March 28, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Proceeds benefit Joslin's AADI.- 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.
PK ShiuFebruary 24, 2013A wonderful art museum, especially after they built the new wing. You can spend hours in here.
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!
George ScharounJune 1, 2010The wall between the information center and the new (unopened) glass courtyard is down, so you can see the inside of the new building even better than before. Check it out!
Break up your visit with lunch at the New American Cafe. Good food and reasonably priced wine.
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.
- tunc korunAugust 7, 2015You need a full day or more, there is a very good variety, very nice bookstote
Joe CooperNovember 22, 2017A great place to spend a bad weather day. Very expensive admission though.- CallingAllTypes.comMarch 19, 2012March 26, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Read more
If you work near the MFA, get a membership as a gift to yourself--no better lunch break!
Brian DeVitoJuly 17, 2011Checking out Chihuly for another time. Definitely worth it, but try to avoid the crowds by coming during the week.
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.
The Michelangelo exhibit is small but fascinating and a reminder that genius means hard work.- CallingAllTypes.comFebruary 9, 2012March 28, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Read more
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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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