The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is among the largest art museums in the world, offering hundreds of thousands of works of art from throughout history. The collections in the museum comprise one of the most comprehensive in the Americas, and the museum is among the 100 most visited in the world.
The museum features over 450,000 works, from drawings and paintings to sculpture, photography, and others. Collections range from Ancient Egypt to Africa to modern day America and beyond. Besides the amazing exhibits, the museum holds regular events in person and online with speakers, lectures, touring exhibits, and themed displays.
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What are the highlights of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston?
Highlights of the museum can be found throughout its various collections. The Ancient Egyptian exhibits include sculpture, jewelry, and sarcophagi. French Impressionist works on display include Gaugin, Manet, Renoir, Monet, van Gogh, and Cézanne, among others. The Chinese exhibits include Imperial art and calligraphy.
18th and 19th Century American Art includes representative pieces from Copley, Homer, Sargent, and Stuart. The Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art showcases important modern artists like Kathy Butterly, Karen LaMonte, Jenny Holzer, Marty Puryear, Mona Hatoum, and even Andy Warhol. The museum is famed for its collection of Japanese art, one of the largest collections to be found under a single roof.
What else is good to know about the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston?
General admission tickets for the museum are available online, by phone, or in-person at the door. Special exhibitions require separate scheduled tickets with a 30-minute entry window and no re-entry. The museum is fully committed to accessibility for all visitors. Wheelchairs are available to borrow first-come, first-served, gallery stools are available for sitting, and service animals are welcome. Give a call if you need special accommodation.
The museum offers complimentary coat checks. An on-site gift shop lets you find souvenirs. If you're hungry, the museum offers several options, including the New American Café, Garden Cafeteria, 456 Bar and Restaurant, and Taste.
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
Location: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Open: Wednesday–Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed Monday–Tuesday)
Phone: +1 617-267-9300
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