More than 100 galleries of art make the Museum of Fine Arts one of the top things to do in Boston and one of the best art museums in the world.

Only have an hour or not sure where to start? Take a self-guided highlights tour on our app that spans the MFA’s global collection from ancient times to today. MFA Mobile on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app, offers rich content to amplify your in-gallery experience or explore from home. Download MFA Mobile

Oct 26, 2024 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston On View. Power of the People: Art and Democracy. October 26, 2024–February 17, 2025. Deep Waters: Four Artists and the Sea. November 9, 2024–November 9, 2025. Beyond Brilliance Jewelry Highlights from the Collection. Ongoing Arts of Japan. Ongoing

See Free and Discounted Admission for all the opportunities to visit the Museum for free or with discounted admission tickets.

Use the Museum’s Collections Search to learn more about the works of art in the collection. Check out the Guide to Searching the Collections for tips on using the Collections Search.

The original MFA was founded in 1870 and opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation's centennial. Built in Copley Square, the MFA was then home to 5,600 works of art. Over the next several years, the collection and number of visitors grew exponentially, and in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue.

Jan 17, 2025 · Boston Festival of Films from Iran. Friday, January 17–Friday, February 7, 2025

Explore the thousands of works in our collections by using the search bar above. Not sure where to begin? Start by browsing highlights from our different collection areas by selecting one of the boxes below.

The Huntington Avenue Entrance is the Museum’s main entrance. Please arrive with your tickets purchased in advance online or over the phone. Museum staff will check tickets outside before you enter; see Visit for more about what to expect.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Museum offers opportunities to visit for free or at reduced admission throughout the year.