Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Fenway / Kenmore
The Curse of the Bambino may have ended years ago, but loyal Red Sox fans will continue to infiltrate this home to historic Fenway Park, where you can find victory banners, people yelling in stereotypical Boston accents, and lots of sports bars. Located within Kenmore Square, the old gas station Citgo sign is another Boston skyline classic seen throughout the city. In addition to a hectic and diehard sports mentality, this neighborhood is also home to some of Boston’s many universities. Move from Boston University territory to that of Northeastern, and spend time at the famous Museum of Fine Arts. For more culture, check out the smaller but equally beautiful Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Continue off the beaten path and check out the green space in the Back Bay Fens, a pretty community garden. This diverse neighborhood has a mix of universities, sports, culture, and more residential green space.
How to get there
  • Museum of Fine Arts • 3 min walk
  • Northeastern University • 5 min walk
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  • Corneliu A
    Montreal, Canada358 contributions
    Unmatched and exquisite collection of exhibits
    If you love museums, you'll find treasures of Egypt and the ancient world as well as American art from the colonial era to the modern era. Known as one of the greatest art museums in the world, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is home to more Monets than any museum outside of Paris and an unrivaled collection of Japanese art, as well as priceless exhibits covering many periods. There is so much to see and explore, that you might spend a lot more time than originally planned. The parking lot is across the street from the museum and there are great food options at the MFA. You may want to purchase tickets online to skip the line at the venue. Admission is $27 for adults. It was a breathtaking experience, highly recommended.
    Visited July 2022
    Written 11 December 2022
  • Lee L
    Valhalla, New York1,920 contributions
    Great Museum
    An excellent museum, especially if you like Egyptian antiquities. I spent a full day here with about 3 hours in the Egyptian exhibits, the 4th dynasty stuff mostly of Menkaure from a dig the museum did in Egypt is phenomenal. The rest of the day I wandered thru the rest of the museum. The American section with paintings of the founders by John Singer Sargent and other American painters is another section not to be missed. They have a lot of European paintings as well if that is what you like along with Greek, Roman and Asian artifacts.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 2 January 2023
  • Linda S
    Greenville, Rhode Island122 contributions
    We’ll worth multiple visits!
    Fabulous collection of Egyptian art. Went for special exhibit of Life Magazine photography. Several favorites there. Great collection of Greek and Roman as well as Mesa American. Only got through part of museum on 2 days of visits. Bought membership after 1st. Only complaint is the extremely high cost of parking $26 for about 3 hours!
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 January 2023
  • Morgan M
    11 contributions
    A must visit!
    My boyfriend and I went here on a date that easily could have lasted all day. You definitely need at least multiple hours to view everything, possibly even multiple days. I love the Boston exhibit they have, really connects the museum to the city. Also love their acknowledgements of intersectional issues, as it’s not something I see many art museums doing currently. I definitely want to go back the next time I’m in Boston to catch everything I missed!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 March 2023
  • operalover939
    Toronto, Canada2,977 contributions
    Great collections
    A handsome building crammed with great collections. We were particularly drawn by the Michaelina Wauthier and 'The Five Senses' exhibition, but the Dutch and Flemish galleries are generally marvellous. The Hokusai exhibition is also splendid, and the Black Potters of Old Edgefield, SC, exhibition in the Torf Gallery offered lots of food for thought. The MFA is highly recommended.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 12 April 2023
  • andyh67186334
    Coalville, United Kingdom6,814 contributions
    Impressive Museum
    I visited the MFA as the weather was chilly and cloudy. I do object to having to pay £22 to enter a museum where they are all free in the UK, but needs must. There were multiple exhibits of different countries that represented their history and culture. So many artefacts including, sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture, clocks, coins and even rooms taken from an original building. The layout of the museum was vast and had impressive exhibition halls and staircases. There are plenty of toilet facilities, a room to store large bags for free and numerous dining facilities. I recommend a visit to this museum.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 April 2023
  • M M
    United States381 contributions
    Outstanding Museum
    Our family spent over six hours here, and the adults as well as the teens enjoyed it very much so. Elementary aged children were having fun locating items on their hunt list, as the docents were especially enticing. Wonderful!
    Visited June 2023
    Written 7 June 2023
  • dfb260
    Staunton, Virginia456 contributions
    Ver nice!
    Large, sprawling museum with a nice collection, including a large collection of Egyptian art and artifacts. Multiple places to eat here. Current admission: $27 for adults ( no senior citizen discount). Great for a day with inclement weather.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 14 July 2023
  • Kayenne
    London, United Kingdom226 contributions
    An excellent museum
    An excellent museum. We travelled there by public transport. No discount for non-local students, which was a shame for our young adult offspring and made the outing quite costly. Check opening days before you visit.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 23 July 2023
  • allthegirls2014
    Naples, Florida108 contributions
    Beautiful museum with incredible collection
    We had a lovely time. There is a lot to see as this museum collection is quite extensive. Highlights: * Be sure to spend time in the American collection, with Copley paintings of many of the earliest American patriots as well as a Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington. Actual silver created by Paul Revere is also quite meaningful. * The ancient Egypt collection is one of the finest in the world because the museum received permission to cooperate with the Egyptian government to do some early excavations at the pyramids. * There is a Monet room! * Eat in the cafe. It's a lovely atrium with a giant Chihuly sculpture.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 July 2023
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oldmayor
Portland, ME233 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had timed admission for the special John Singer Sargent show. The show itself was fabulous, but the timed admission was very unsatisfactory. Way too many admitted in each half hour block. As we jockeyed around to see the paintings and read the explanations, many people commented that it was claustrophobic and too hard to really see and enjoy the art. Please, please reform your timed admissions so that only those in that time block are admitted or plan to admit far fewer people in each block, so the experience yields positive, not frustrating, memories.
Written 6 December 2023
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,125 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I'm never disappointed when I visit the museum. Layout of the rooms is well done and you can enjoy viewing an exhibit while others walk by.

Went to specifically see the "Strong Women in Renaissance Italy" exhibit where there were over 100 works from the 14-17th century. Learned how they overcame setbacks while making a difference in their society.
Written 1 December 2023
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Penelope M
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
So, I finally checked out this Museum, and let me tell you, it's like an art lover's paradise. First off, the place is massive - you might need a map. The variety of art is mind-blowing. The museum vibes are pretty chill too. I saw people of all ages, from families with kids to hipster art enthusiasts. There's something for everyone. Oh, and they've got this cute café where you can grab a coffee and contemplate the meaning of life after staring at a Picasso for too long.
Written 17 November 2023
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Parissa H
California3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Impressed by the wonderful and extensive collections. We were particularly enchanted by the Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures downstairs and the European art collection especially the expressionists on the second floor. Also had a pleasant lunch at the Museum Restaurant.
Written 3 November 2023
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Greg D
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
When we attempted to pay for our tickets they swiped my wife's Discover card and then told us they don't take Discover. Next, I used my credit card to pay for both tickets totalling $68. Next, we both got our credt card statements they did charge my wife's Discover card $68 after the ticket agent lied and stole our money. Never trust this organization.
Written 27 October 2023
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jheals
Rumson, NJ224 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Came for the Sargent exhibit while visiting family in Boston but loved the whole museum. Lovely building, nicely curated collection of European & American art as well as a classical and Egyptian section. The Sargent exhibit was beautiful. A superior city museum.
Written 27 October 2023
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Cindy S
Ashland, OH11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Easy ticketing, very helpful staff, and excellent lunch choices. We would recommend getting there at opening hour to be able to enjoy everything this museum has to offer.
Written 23 October 2023
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PC71985
Belfast, UK129 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The price of entry is scandalous. This might be because I'm European and get into far superior museums for free or a small fee. The exhibits aren't bad. I get this is the US, so they can only really obtain European cast offs, and therefore are poor imitations of far superior collections in Europe...so why not do more to make American art more prominent, and try to justify the entry fee.
The Egyptian exhibit was quite good, some very interesting pieces obtained from excavations in Giza.
Written 21 October 2023
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mioule06
Cannes, France55 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We decided to visit the museum today Friday as the web site says it closes at 10:00pm. But at 5:00, staff told us to exit because they have a special event. This was completely unexpected, no signs anywhere eg at ticketing or cafes. Even the museum shop was closed as they wanted everyone to get out, while it is close to the entrance and could easily have been left open for an additional 30mn or so. This is a really very impolite behavior to your visitors and ruined our visit today ! FYI visiting the MFA had been our main motivation to go to Boston from overseas….
Written 20 October 2023
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Mak
Windsor, Canada22 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Refreshingly organized and curated. I’ve been to so many dense fine art museums that literally give me headaches because of how small the galleries are and the tightness of the pieces.
Written 16 October 2023
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