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Museum of Fine Arts

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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston

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Museum of Fine Arts

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"free admission for Bank of America customers"(15 Tips)
"Dale Chihuly Glass exhibit"(8 Tips)
"different subjects ranging from collection highlights tour"(12 Tips)
"Get here early, this place is huge!!! Wear comfortable shoes as well"(3 Tips)

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jean blackwellAugust 1, 2015
Bank of America offers free admission on first weekends of every month. Just show your ATM card.
Bob LevineJanuary 10, 2012
Great jewelry by Ed Weiner, Sam Kramer and other studio jewelers. Jewelry by Artists In The Studio 1940-2000: The Daphne Farago Collection.
Tom EvansMarch 11, 2014
Visit the Art of the Americas Wing / Galleries. Amazing - worth thr trip.
Nancie KellyFebruary 15, 2010
go here on Wednesday nights...it's free admission but leave a small DONATION...enjoy the exhibits...have a glass of wine at the cafe by the gift shop...oh, and buy a cool ART book!!!
TurkeyVisionApril 14, 2012
Two of the World's largest three mosaic museums are in Turkey. Do this tip and visit Antioch to see one of them.
Anthony VDecember 5, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Local university student? Chances are your uni has already paid for you... Check the website for details. (it's free for Northeastern, MIT, Harvard, BU for sure)
alethiaJanuary 16, 2015
If you love art and history this is a full day must
Boston.comMay 16, 2012
With more than 450,000 works, the MFA can keep you busy for a lifetime of Wednesdays, when it's free from 4 to 9:45 p.m. Read more
Nandi AndersonJune 26, 2015
Wednesday afternoons are free for everyone. Students are free every day.
CallingAllTypes.comFebruary 9, 2012
March 28, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Proceeds benefit Joslin's AADI.
Leslie CarboneJune 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Michelangelo exhibit is small but fascinating and a reminder that genius means hard work.
@jayeatsworcesterAugust 19, 2014
Go to the cafe first to get wine to deal with the boredom, and you will look sophisticated.
Joe CooperNovember 22, 2017
A great place to spend a bad weather day. Very expensive admission though.
Yvette CastroSeptember 18, 2023
Very upscale museum with many exhibits full of fine art
George ScharounJune 1, 2010
The wall between the information center and the new (unopened) glass courtyard is down, so you can see the inside of the new building even better than before. Check it out!
Terry COctober 2, 2014
Get here early, this place is huge!!! Wear comfortable shoes as well
Yera HaOctober 15, 2014
My #1 place to go sit and breathe during stressful times.
ClaudiaMay 15, 2016
You can use your ticket to visit again within 10 days.
Katie O'MalleyJune 12, 2012
My only complaint was the lack of activity. Art was great, we had a fun time.
Sarah NixonMay 30, 2017
Really nice impressionist Fridays! Beware of long lines on free days
VivianJune 17, 2019
On Wednesdays after 4pm, admission is by voluntary contribution.
BU Student ActivitiesFebruary 7, 2012
Hey BU! Students can get tickets for $20.00- but if you stop by on a Wednesday after 4 PM- admission is free!
Irene BrittMay 12, 2019
Great exhibits. FYI Tufts students get in for free!
Examiner.comJanuary 3, 2011
Art junkies rejoice... The new Art of the Americas Wing is not to be missed displaying over 5,000 works from the Museum‘s American collections. Read more
Drew BoydAugust 2, 2016
So much beautiful artwork. Walk off a rainy day here to your benefit.
Jake SmithNovember 23, 2012
Explore the vast collection of American art, especially the colonial portraits by John Singleton Copley.
Lilian MirandaApril 28, 2014
A wonderful museum. Great european collection.
Brian DeVitoJuly 17, 2011
Checking out Chihuly for another time. Definitely worth it, but try to avoid the crowds by coming during the week.
CallingAllTypes.comMarch 19, 2012
March 26, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Read more
Craig DesmaraisSeptember 2, 2014
If you have a bank if America card admission is free the first weekend of the month
Chongwoo YounApril 4, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Use the rear entrance (State Street Corp. Fenway Entrance) if crowded
CallingAllTypes.comFebruary 9, 2012
March 28, 2011 - The Joslin Diabetes Center's Asian American Diabetes Initiative is hosting A Spoonful of Ginger — a fabulous evening of fine food and exquisite art. Read more
BobbyFebruary 18, 2017
I found a many intriguing pieces such as this hall stand by Jonathan Moore
Ross TheriaultJanuary 7, 2012
Admission to the MFA is free to all UMaine students with ID thanks to Peter & Paula Lunder of Waterville, ME.
The FeastJune 9, 2011
Go on the first Friday of every month for free admission and music. Check out the Dale Chihuly exhibit. Preview in the link! Read more
Anthony D PaulJanuary 1, 2013
The map isn't very useful for figuring out what you have and have not seen. Bring a pen and mark off cells you've walked through. It is a confusing maze.
David WeathersbyJune 25, 2019
Beautiful Museum dedicated to the arts
DannyDecember 27, 2011
Looking for a bite to eat after your artful endeavor? Walk to @Boloco at NU, it's worth it!
Leslie CarboneDecember 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Goya exhibit is astounding in depth and breadth.
Julia C.May 31, 2011
If you want to go to a special exhibit, make sure to plan ahead & get a ticket. There can be long lines. Read more
Gordon MeiApril 12, 2015
Catch the The Great Wave Off Kanagawa in the Hokusai exhibit, between 4/5 through 8/9.
Pat AddamsAugust 21, 2014
Get 50% off entry if you bring in a can of tomato soup!!
Jeremy KrantzAugust 11, 2014
Parking there is pretty limited so I'd advise you try and take the green line (line E) there instead
JJ KeyesJanuary 9, 2020
Love the Ancient Nubia exhibit.
DTApril 1, 2014
Look up while you're walking!
Harvey SimmonsMay 4, 2014
Pro tip: Sundays are free with a Bank of America card.
Patrick CDecember 29, 2011
Take the free tours... They provide great insight for those of us who are not art majors...
Michelle PalermoMarch 23, 2014
Impressive and mesmerizing Van Gogh collection
Emily BaerNovember 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
There is no better place than the Chinese Buddhist sculpture room to sit down and write.
kate mulleyDecember 2, 2010
the Buddha temple is pretty breathtaking. and the new art of the Americas wing is a welcome addition.

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