Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Art museum in Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, US
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston spans three floors and multiple wings, housing over 500,000 artworks from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary masterpieces.
Founded in 1870, the museum moved to its current Huntington Avenue location in 1909, designed in a neoclassical style by architect Guy Lowell.
The museum maintains extensive collections of Asian, European, and American art, including the largest collection of Japanese art outside Japan.
The museum provides free Wednesday evening access from 5 to 10 PM, guided tours in multiple languages, and specialized programs for families and students.
The Ancient World collection features the oldest known musical score, inscribed on cuneiform tablets from approximately 1950 BCE.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1870
Founders: Martin Brimmer, Charles Callahan Perkins
Architects: Guy Lowell, Hugh Stubbins, I. M. Pei
Official opening: 1870
Address: Huntington Avenue 465 02115
Phone: +1(617)2679300
Website: http://mfa.org
GPS coordinates: 42.33944,-71.09417
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:09
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