# Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — Boston, United States

> The MFA opened in Copley Square in 1876 and moved to its current Beaux-Arts building on Huntington Avenue in 1909. Major additions by I. M. Pei and Foster + Partners have expanded the campus dramatically.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday, Friday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: $27 standard admission
- Address: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Time needed: 3–4 hours
- Official website: https://www.mfa.org/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit — John Singer Sargent · 1882
- Mummy of Khnum-nakht — Middle Kingdom Egypt · c. 1900 BCE
- The Postman Joseph Roulin — Vincent van Gogh · 1888
- Kongo Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi) — Kongo peoples · 19th century

## FAQ
**Is the Tenshin-en garden open year-round?**
The Japanese garden is open seasonally, generally from spring through autumn.

**Are children admitted free?**
Children seventeen and under enter free outside school hours.

**How long should I spend at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museum of Fine Arts, Boston best known for?**
The MFA opened in Copley Square in 1876 and moved to its current Beaux-Arts building on Huntington Avenue in 1909. Major additions by I. M. Pei and Foster + Partners have expanded the campus dramatically. Key highlights include Boy with a Squirrel by John Singleton Copley, Egyptian and Nubian galleries, Art of the Americas Wing.

**How do I get tickets for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston?**
$27 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.mfa.org/

**How does MFA compare to the Gardner Museum next door?**
MFA is vast and encyclopedic — Egyptian, Asian, American, and European art across multiple wings. The Gardner is intimate, in a historic palace, with a fixed hang. Visit both — they are 10 minutes apart and complement each other perfectly.

**Is the Egyptian collection worth a dedicated visit?**
Yes — the MFA holds one of the finest Egyptian collections outside Cairo, with mummies, temple fragments, and material from the Giza excavations. Allow at least an hour for the Egyptian galleries alone.

**Where are the Sargent murals?**
Sargent's Triumph of Religion mural cycle is in the Rotunda and colonnade — among the largest mural commissions in American art. His paintings are throughout the American Wing.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museum-of-fine-arts-boston/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.