Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world with a collection that exemplifies the breadth, richness, and diversity of artistic expression, from prehistoric times to modern day. It has some clever touches to help make the collection accessible to children, contrary to popular belief that a place dedicated to the fine arts won't be family-friendly.
The Art of the Americas Wing has been added between the building's two main volumes as a freestanding, glazed structure called "a crystal spine." With fifty-three galleries spread across four floors, the new wing has significantly expanded the museum's exhibition space and allowed for the permanent display of about 5,000 works from the collection. The crystal spine partially encloses an existing courtyard in a glass "jewel box" where it meets the central axis. With a new gallery for special exhibitions below, this makes room for visitor orientation and a café.
Some areas have special family labels on the exhibits, to help younger visitors relate to the works, as well as tips on exploring the Museum of Fine Arts with kids – everything from choosing a theme for your visit, such as animals or crowns, as well as games to play, from l Spy to copying sculpture poses. And you’re encouraged to bring your own art materials to sketch and draw as you go (you need advance permission if you’re planning to bring paints and an easel though).
- Website: https://www.mfa.org/
- Admission: $25 for Adults, $23 for Seniors & Students, $10 for Youth (7-17); Free admission for youths on weekends/weekdays after 3 pm; Children under 6 years of age get in for free.
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Google rating: 4.8/5.0
- Address: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
