Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Browse a vast collection of American masterpieces and famous works at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
- All-Inclusive
- Family-friendly
- Indoors
- Museums
- Art and galleries
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Estimated total · $25.00
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Overview
One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, the MFA’s collection encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art. The museum features over 100 galleries of paintings, sculptures, textiles, and musical instruments, ranging from ancient Egyptian sculptures to paintings by Monet, Van Gogh and Kahlo.
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, often known as the Boston Art Museum, is a beacon of creativity and history. It serves as a representation where the city's passion for the arts thrives.
When you visit the Museum Fine Arts Boston, every corner reveals a story. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, the Boston Fine Arts Museum engages all visitors, offering a deep appreciation for the power of human creativity.
The Art of the Americas Wing is a must-see, boasting four floors filled with hundreds of important works that span 3,000 years, from the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica to the modern art capitals of Mexico City and New York. You could spend a whole day just in this wing.
Be sure to spot iconic works such as John Singleton Copley’s portrait of Paul Revere, who made the famous Sons of Liberty Bowl. And don’t forget to look up when you’re in the Museum’s rotunda to see elaborate murals by John Singer Sargent soaring over your head.
Galleries dedicated to ancient Egyptian masterpieces take visitors on a journey back 4,500 years. Commanding in presence and sublime in aesthetic, these works represent a pinnacle of artistic innovation.
Gallery after gallery hosts European paintings and sculptures from Degas, Renoir and Gauguin, to name a few. The MFA’s collection of 19th-century French painting holds works by Monet and is considered one of the best collections outside of France.
Opening hours
Standard opening hours
Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM
Last entry
4 PM