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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Tourist attraction

4.8(17903 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Sat
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

About

Impressionist art & Egyptian treasures. Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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    Phone
    (617) 267-9300
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    Hours
    Monday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Assisted listening devices: Offers assisted listening devices
  • Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

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