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Museum of Fine Arts

Art Museum
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston
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    Dobrodana P.
    "free admission for Bank of America customers"(15 Tips)
    Graham E.
    "Dale Chihuly Glass exhibit"(8 Tips)
    Ting
    "different subjects ranging from collection highlights tour"(12 Tips)
    Terry C.
    "Get here early, this place is huge!!! Wear comfortable shoes as well"(3 Tips)
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  • Stephanie F.
    Stephanie FJanuary 28, 2012
    Parking in the garage is $24 if you are there 2 1/2 hours. Just a warning!
  • Paull Y.
    Paull YoungDecember 24, 2011
    I've heard of artists taking the piss, but Andy Warhol takes it to a whole new level
  • Gordon M.
    Gordon MeiApril 12, 2015
    Catch the The Great Wave Off Kanagawa in the Hokusai exhibit, between 4/5 through 8/9.
  • Emily B.
    Emily BaerNovember 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    There is no better place than the Chinese Buddhist sculpture room to sit down and write.
  • Djenaba B.heart icon on user image
    Djenaba BOctober 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The back entrance almost never has a line for entry.
  • Bob H.
    Bob HeubelMay 29, 2013
    Free admission on Wednesdays after 4pm. Donations welcome.
  • Conrad C.
    Conrad CentenoJune 21, 2010
    Sit in the Tage Frid seats in the Greek Art section to charge your cell phone. American Wing is opening in Nov!!!
  • Daniel K.heart icon on user image
    Daniel KruegerJune 30, 2017
    Take your time and enjoy
  • Michelle P.
    Michelle PalermoMarch 23, 2014
    Impressive and mesmerizing Van Gogh collection
  • Pat A.
    Pat AddamsAugust 21, 2014
    Get 50% off entry if you bring in a can of tomato soup!!
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 9, 2011
    Go on the first Friday of every month for free admission and music. Check out the Dale Chihuly exhibit. Preview in the link! Read more
  • Danny
    DannyDecember 27, 2011
    Looking for a bite to eat after your artful endeavor? Walk to @Boloco at NU, it's worth it!
  • Alex D.heart icon on user image
    Alex DobyanNovember 2, 2014
    Free for most local college students!
  • Numwan W.
    Numwan WannieAugust 27, 2014
    Free tour is very good
  • Nick C.
    Nick ChinJanuary 18, 2014
    Dan Flavin's fluorescent lights are pretty cool!!!!
  • DT
    DTApril 1, 2014
    Look up while you're walking!
  • Craig D.heart icon on user image
    Craig DesmaraisSeptember 2, 2014
    If you have a bank if America card admission is free the first weekend of the month
  • Conrad C.
    Conrad CentenoJune 21, 2010
    If you are looking for the most air conditioned place that is normally the most deserted, the Egyptian exhibit is for you.
  • Zev H.
    Zev HMarch 12, 2011
    Eat at one of the four restaurants. Brunch at Bravo is the best.
  • ᴡ C.
    ᴡ ChoyDecember 2, 2013
    Excelent collection. Arrive early.
  • Harvey S.
    Harvey SimmonsMay 4, 2014
    Pro tip: Sundays are free with a Bank of America card.
  • Dobrodana P.
    Dobrodana PopovaJanuary 6, 2013
    Every first weekend of the month - free admission for Bank of America customers
  • Ashly S.
    Ashly SanfordAugust 29, 2013
    Spend a day at the museum while visiting Boston!
  • Ben B.
    Ben BaronMay 22, 2016
    Good contemporary collection.
  • Paul T.heart icon on user image
    Paul TuminaroFebruary 4, 2017
    First Friday!
  • Ross T.
    Ross TheriaultJanuary 7, 2012
    Admission to the MFA is free to all UMaine students with ID thanks to Peter & Paula Lunder of Waterville, ME.
  • Maynard C.
    Maynard ClarkJuly 31, 2011
    Walked into the Museum Store with Mike and Kitty Dukakis. Kitty is most charming!
  • Thomas N.
    Thomas NelsonMay 28, 2013
    Out-of-state school IDs are valid for the student rate.
  • Mark C. F.
    Mark C. FriedelJuly 10, 2015
    They have art...you can sit on.
  • Donna Y.
    Donna YeeOctober 3, 2011
    Free with your college student id (majority of Boston schools, but might work for other area colleges)
  • Guy C.heart icon on user image
    Guy CourtinJuly 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Enjoy the downstairs cafeteria, affordable and in good weather great courtyard to enjoy.
  • Esra Y.
    Esra YurttaşMay 26, 2013
    This place is amazing everybody should visit
  • Anestis G.heart icon on user image
    Anestis GeorgiadisMay 15, 2022
    Turner’s Modern World exhibition
  • Emmanuel College
    Emmanuel CollegeFebruary 17, 2011
    We love that the MFA offers our full-time undergrad students free admission and 10% shop discounts with their college IDs! Read more
  • Megan L.
    Megan LentzAugust 6, 2011
    Best to avoid free museum day. The line is an hour+ long.
  • Kaleem R.heart icon on user image
    Kaleem RahmanAugust 13, 2017
    Has the only Donatello in the US.
  • Dmtrheart icon on user image
    DmtrJuly 3, 2015
    Free every Wednesday after 4pm.
  • Isa L.
    Isa LaraSeptember 14, 2013
    Incredibly unpleasant guards & staff.
  • Dave P.
    Dave PappasMarch 14, 2010
    If you have been in the past 6-8 years then you have seen most of what's in there. I have free acess all the time and it gets very boreing after a while, the travaling shows are up for far too long.
  • Maxwell M.
    Maxwell McCormickApril 11, 2012
    See the Egyptian exhibit. It's incredible.
  • Kristin P.
    Kristin PowersAugust 22, 2011
    Summer Fridays end soon! Dress up, have a drink, then walk around and look at art. Read more
  • Nathaniel H.heart icon on user image
    Nathaniel HajianDecember 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tufts students get in for free - take advantage.
  • Victoria J.
    Victoria JuMay 23, 2013
    Go to gallery 255 to see Monet!
  • Kelpen H.
    Kelpen HagenJune 15, 2010
    Your ticket is valid for 10 days so if you are experiencing overload you can come back another day. A fantastic idea that more museums should employ
  • paddy r.heart icon on user image
    paddy roeMarch 15, 2016
    give me 2 chairs, a headless mummy and long wood man please
  • Eileen C.
    Eileen ChamDecember 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Make a wish at the wishing box outside the Aphrodite and the Gods of Love exhibition!
  • Al C.heart icon on user image
    Al ChaseJuly 30, 2015
    World class museum.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicMay 30, 2016
    Solid Hiroshige collection
  • Luis R.
    Luis RiveroJuly 11, 2011
    Best collection of Nubian Art outside of Khartoum.
  • chicchaimono
    chicchaimonoDecember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Monet's "La Japonaise" moved to contemporary art gallery at the 2nd floor.
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