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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 204 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 572 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW via mobile

My friends and I had a lovely time viewing history. Paintings were life like! Go when it is FREE! It's nice to see but you don't need to pay for it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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It was good and next to another musuem Isbella Gardner so visited both

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I did like the exhibition of modern art. I dislike the new restaurant downstairs, pretentious for a context that would need a wabi sabi touch. Do not miss to look at the zen garden behin. From the second floor you have a chance. It's like a secret of this museum.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

From Egyptian mummies to Impressionist galore. Americana and Rembrants to a striking modern collection.

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Belmont, VT USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great special exhibits and permanent collection. Also terrific place to buy prints of your favorites.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great to visit , look for free admission for certain days ($22) and you could use the tickets for more than one day.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful art in a great building. I went in mid-april on a beautiful Saturday and it was not overly crowded. The admission is a wee bit high but I think it was well worth it. The museum is huge and can easily fill several hours of your day. The food in the cafeterias is ok, not great, but kind of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 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.

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