The museum of fine arts (often abbreviated as mfa boston or mfa) is an art museum in boston, massachusetts Built in copley square, the mfa was then home to 5,600 works of art Tucked away in the cultural heart of boston, the museum of fine arts (mfa) stands as a grand repository of such narratives, a sanctuary for masterpieces that whisper secrets of eras long gone.
Jess Martin
Whether you’re new to boston or back again, no trip to the city is complete without experiencing the museum of fine arts
With countless galleries of art, special exhibitions, lively activities, and great shops and restaurants, you can spend an hour—or stay the day.
One of the world’s largest museums, the museum of fine arts boston’s comprehensive collection of nearly 500,000 works showcases ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries. For the first time since the museum‘s founding in 1870, magnificent works representing all of the americas are presented together in a wide range of media, including paintings, sculpture, works on paper, furniture, decorative arts, and musical instruments, as well as textiles, fashions, and jewelry. For the first time in nearly half a century, a trove of vibrant watercolors is on display at the museum of fine arts, boston, showcasing the artist's deep connection to boston and new england. The museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors
The original mfa was founded in 1870 and opened its doors to the public on july 4, 1876, the nation's centennial
