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The MFA first opened in 1876 and is currently the 4th largest museum in the U.S., home to nearly 500,000 works of art.
With so many great things to do in Boston, it’s hard to know where to start! We’ve highlighted some of our favorite attractions, museums and parks to help you narrow down your list. Best of all, they’re all accessible by Bluebikes.
The MFA first opened in 1876 and is currently the 4th largest museum in the U.S., home to nearly 500,000 works of art.
Opened in 1903 by art collector and philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner, the museum holds several collections of American, European, and Asian art all housed in a Venetian-inspired palace.