Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Helpful Guide for Visitors

 
The MFA Boston has a massive collection of more than 450,000 objects of art in its collection from all over the world, ranging from ancient to modern in an elegant setting.

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston offers many free gallery tours, talks, and drop-in activities. 

Check with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts visitor center or Website for times and availability. 

There is something for everyone at MFA Boston!


Visiting with kids? Try the MFA Guide Kids’ Tour. 

It introduces young visitors age 6 to 10 to the Art of the Americas and Contemporary collections.

Animated characters: Lucia, Steve, and Malone help kids look at art in new, creative ways.


Rent an MFA Guide at any ticket desk, Sharf Visitor Center, and Gund Gallery (LG31) entrance when an exhibition is on view for a small fee.

MFA Guides are free for visitors who are Deaf or blind.

Go Boston Multi-Attraction Discount Card includes Admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with 40 other attractions in Boston.

More helpful information is below in this Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston Travel Guide for Visitors.



 

MFA Boston Address

 

Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5523

Admission Fees and Hours

Museum of Fine Arts Boston Tickets :

Purchase tickets online at the MFA Boston Website

- Children 6 and under are FREE

Youths ages 7–17:

- Admission is free during weekdays after 3 pm, weekends, and Boston public school holidays;

- otherwise, admission for youths is $10.

- If you are visiting Boston with limited time on hand then we suggest buying Go Boston Multi-Attraction Card
  Go Boston Multi-Attraction discount card includes entry to more than 40 attractions in Boston including Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

   
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston Hours :

The MFA is open 7 days a week.

10 am–5 pm (Sat - Tue)
10 am–10 pm (Wed - Fri)

MFA Boston is Closed on the following Holidays:

- New Year’s Day (January 1)

- Patriots’ Day (April 16)

- Independence Day (July 4)

- Thanksgiving (November 22)
- Christmas Day (December 25)

This Art Museum in Boston Closes early at 5 pm on the following days:

- Thanksgiving Eve (November 21)

- Christmas Eve (December 24)

- New Year’s Eve (December 31)

Getting to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

By T (subway/ Metro train) to MFA Boston:

- Take the Green Line E train outbound towards Heath Street

- Exit at the Museum of Fine Arts  stop (closest) or Fenway at Landmark Center station

- Walk  to Boston MFA Museum from T Stop

By Bus to MFA Boston :

- Take the No. 39 bus

- Exit at the Museum of Fine Arts stop.

- Walk to Museum

For more direction help, go to the MBTA Trip Planner 

Recommendations and Tips for Visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston

- Combine with other attractions in the area like Fenway Park and  Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

- Bring your Gardner Museum stub (ticket) to the MFA and receive a discount. Offer good within two days.

- This attraction will take 2 or more hours depending on your interest

- If you are visiting multiple attractions in Boston, purchase a Go Boston card by Smart Destinations to save money!

   
Go Boston Card - $63.00
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Website

 

Visit Official Museum of Fine Arts Boston Website for more information on tours
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