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What People Are Saying About Museum Of Fine Arts Boston
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The Scene – New England's largest museum, the world-class MFA is awaiting some major renovations. John Singer Sargent murals in the original 1909 building promote the idea of the MFA as a secular cathedral. The west wing, designed by I.M. Pei, houses blockbuster temporary exhibitions. – – The Collection – The MFA's classical department is famed for its comprehensive collection of red-and-black-figured vases, and the Asiatic art collection is among the largest in the world. The collection of Old Kingdom and Nubian art is second only to that in the Cairo Museum. The MFA…
07/24/05
Best in the US...
by wryfox
When I was a grad student a couple of years ago at Northeastern I would step across the street (literally) to the MFA on Wed nights (voluntary pay for admission). Been there at least 50 times. The Japanese swords and Egyptian artifacts are the best in the world outside of their native countries. The MFA sponsored several early 1900s digs in Egypt. Been around the globe since then and the masters paintings will rival any collection in the world such as the Louvre and Hermitage. Early america displays will blow your mind if your are into that period. This museum is massive, would say it took a solid 12 hours for the first once through. Parking is right next to building or street. And then you still want to come back....
- Pros: Ambiance, collection, architecture
- Cons: Huge building, street traffic
03/03/03
A Great Escape
by schteino
The MFA's a wonderful place to wander through for an afternoon. Maybe you won't see all of it (I spent four hours there last weekend and certainly didn't), but it's great to explore and see what's what and escape the mundane outside world. The Asian exhibits are top-notch, including a wonderful mock Japanese Buddhist shrine, designed to give a sense of how the Buddhist statues would look in the real world. When you consider that the $15 price of admission buys you two trips within 30 days, it's even a real steal - or a super steal, when the $15 becomes a variable contribution on Wednesday nights.
- Pros: Inexpensive
- Cons: Crowded, Hard to park
12/25/02
Rembrandt in Boston
by Lucyannhask
Pick the category that you want to see. You can't do the Museum of Fine Arts in a day. Great for schools studying Greek and/or Egyptian history.
- Pros: Quality experience, Variety
- Cons: No parking, Take the T
The Details on Museum Of Fine Arts Boston
Know Before You Go:
Cap a day of art appreciation with dinner in the museum's artsy restaurant, Bravo.
Save Money:
On Wednesdays after 4:45pm, admission is free (voluntary contributions are welcomed).
Save Time:
Most high-profile exhibitions require separate tickets, best purchased in advance.
The Extras:
The museum opened in Copley Square in 1876, then moved to its current home in 1909.
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