Museum of Fine Arts
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Boston
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Ticket Price
- Buy a ticket; Wednesdays may have free/discounted hours.
- Address
- Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Coordinates
- 42.3395, -71.0939
Introduction
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) is one of America's largest and most important art museums. Housed in a grand building, its collection of over 500,000 works spanning 5,000 years and all major civilizations, with world-class holdings in Impressionist painting, American art, Asian art and ancient Egyptian art, makes it an unmissable Boston art destination. Founded in 1870, the MFA now holds over half a million works. Its most celebrated collections include: Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings — numerous masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Cézanne, among the finest in America; American art — rich painting and decorative arts from colonial to contemporary times; Asian art — one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the US, especially strong in Chinese, Japanese and Indian art; ancient Egyptian art — fine artifacts and mummies; plus European painting, ancient Near Eastern art, textiles and fashion. The building has been expanded multiple times, spacious and beautifully presented. Visiting the MFA to survey 5,000 years of global art treasures is a rich, spectacular artistic feast in Boston.
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FAQ
How much is the admission for Museum of Fine Arts?
Buy a ticket; Wednesdays may have free/discounted hours.
Any practical tips for visiting Museum of Fine Arts?
Don't miss the Impressionist and Asian art galleries. Extremely rich collection; allow 2-4 hours.
How long should I spend at Museum of Fine Arts?
A typical visit takes 2-4 hours.
