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Museum of Fine Arts

465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
617-267-9300
As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ranked #1 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 565 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
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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Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Visited the MFA again during our recent trip to Boston. As usual, the exhibits were fantastic and worth the price of admission. My only quibble is the lack of personality of those at the front desk. They often seem faintly annoyed for some reason...the docents inside are friendly and helpful. For anyone contemplating going now, there is a beautiful Renoir... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Boston's MFA is a huge attraction, so crowds are to be expected. Admission is also shockingly high ($22 adult) which makes fine art yet another thing out of reach of many people. But if you can afford to go, your ticket will gain you a second admission if used within 10 days. So many wings and floors to explore so... More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

My son and I were fortunate to be able to visit the two Renoirs recently loaned to MFA by the French - a real pleasure to see them in person. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Everything. it's my favorite place to go. The people there are very helpful. More

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dublin
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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I think the new wing with American art is just brilliant. More

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Bayside, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I went to the MFA with very high expectations. Unfortunatly, I have disappointed. I felt that the museum is far to big, not organized very well, and did not have many interesting pieces to offer. I recommend that you visit smaller museums in Boston More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Beautiful building with even more beautiful works of art. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Great collection of "stuff" but you need a lot of time to take it all in. I would advise at least 2 visits and concentrate on what you like! I did the new wing "Art of the Americas" - on the advice of my host Bobby at the Clarendon Square Inn (brilliant place). A very impressive museum and it was... More

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Kentfield, California
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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My daughter and I spent severe hours here and throughly enjoyed the museum and its collection. it is a good size and easy to see without being overwhelmed. More

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Cary, North Carolina
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I will admit, right off the bat, that I was at the MFA for a conference, and thus only had a spare hour or two to run through the galleries. What I saw, however, only made me want to see more. Some of our nation's best artworks are found here, housed in a gorgeous building. You could spend hours-- if... More

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