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Museum of Fine Arts

465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
617-267-9300
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As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ranked #1 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its... more » Owner description: Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art. « less
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Everything! Fantastic art, great facility, friendly help. We saw Van Gogh's we had never seen before. The Blue and White exhibit was superb. Personally, I my favorite was the contemporary area, but the classics were also wonderful. The display of quilt squares for the bombing victims of Boston was beautiful and quite moving.

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Plattsburgh, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The location is easily reached by public transport. The museum is gorgeous, be prepared for lots of walking. The staff is very helpful, the bathrooms in the behind the scenes sections are spotless!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We were lucky enough to hit the museum on a free day - donations benefited the Boston One Fund - and it was great - I hadn't been there in over 20 years and it has grown so much. A great day!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

If you are looking for spend an evening enjoying art in a quite modern museum setting, then this is your opportunity. The MFA recently added a new wing, which hosts American art exhibits. Also, now on Wednesdays they offer admission for a donation. Parking after 5:30 pm is discounted daily. It can save you time of you plan which halls... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

It reminded me of the British Museum in London, but off course a little smaller. Clean but elegant rooms. I liked the fact that rooms were build as they were in old times. It's like you are in a house or mansion. I discovered lots of American painters I didn't know before. A must see even when it doesn't rain.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This museum reflects the money that was and is in Boston. The Egypt section was amazing. Harvard and the MFA brought back an amazing amount of artifcats in 1920's. It is a site to behold. The impressionist section was truly excellent. Amazing. My family spent all day and did not see the entire museum. It really takes two days to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This was my first art museum experience in the US and I was very impressed by how they maintain their museums, and by the exhibitions. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has a bit of everything and will cater to any museum goer. The fact that on some days it's open past 21:00 is also very helpful for those on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The MFA has gone through some major improvements in the last few years and not only is the space fantastic now, but the exhibits continue to be outstanding. Be sure to spend some time in the atrium, where you'll (currently) see the Boston Strong quilt squares, and the amazing glass tree purchased by the museum after the Chihuley exhibit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

From old Egypt Mummies to American Impressionists to modern art, e.g. by Andy Warhol, you can find anything in this very big selection of paintings, sculptures and design objects. Definitely worth seeing!

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st paul
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Best part of Boston. The art is great and the rooms are wonderfully set up. There's not too much text so it's easy to enjoy the art. The rooms are set up well and everything flows easily. It's also right off the trolley stop so it's easy to get to. Highly recommend!

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