The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the United States, with a collection spanning roughly half a million works. Its holdings range from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art to Asian and Islamic galleries, European masters, and one of the world’s finest collections of works by Claude Monet. The museum is also renowned for its Art of the Americas wing, which traces American art and craft across centuries in a light-filled, glass-roofed pavilion.
Beyond the permanent galleries, the MFA mounts a rotating program of major special exhibitions, so there is usually something new to see on a return visit. The grand Huntington Avenue entrance, with its colonnade and the famous bronze “Appeal to the Great Spirit” equestrian statue out front, is an attraction in itself. Allow at least a couple of hours; the galleries are extensive, and the museum’s courtyards, cafes, and shop make it easy to spend a full afternoon. Check the official site for current hours, admission, and any timed-ticket requirements.
Good to know
- Ticketed admission; check the official MFA site for current pricing, hours, and any timed-entry rules.
- Don’t miss the Art of the Americas wing and the Impressionist galleries, including major Monet holdings.
- Fully accessible: ramps and power-assist doors at the Huntington Avenue entrance; level entry at the Linde Family Wing on Museum Road.
- The Green Line E train stops directly across the street, so it’s easy to reach without a car.
Getting there
- Address: 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
- Neighborhood: Fenway
- Nearest T: Museum of Fine Arts (Green Line E branch), directly across Huntington Avenue