Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has over 400,000 objects in its collection, the second largest permanent museum collection in the United States after the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The museum is currently undergoing a large construction project which will add several galleries.

The main neo-classical granite structure was designed by Guy Lowell.

The building, located on Boston's "Avenue of the Arts," was opened in 1909.

The Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1870.

Location

465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
USA

Getting There

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and is easily accessible by public transportation.

By subway: Take the Green Line subway to the Museum of Fine Arts stop, which is located right at the entrance to the museum.

By bus: Several bus routes stop near the museum, including the 39 and 39A buses, which stop right at the museum's entrance. Other nearby bus routes include the 8, 19, and 47.

By commuter rail: Take the Framingham/Worcester Line commuter rail to the Yawkey Station, which is located about a 15-minute walk from the museum.

By bike or on foot: The museum is located along the Emerald Necklace, a network of parks and paths in Boston, and can be easily accessed by bike or on foot. There are also several bike racks located near the museum entrance.

Nearby Airports

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