The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's cultural jewel

Housed in the heart of this building since 1910, the Museum of Fine Arts is a must-see when visiting Boston. From 1870 onwards, a number of influential men (patrons, curators, politicians) set about developing and enriching the museum's collections. Over the course of its existence, the museum has undergone several transformations. Great names in architecture have worked to make it more accessible and welcoming. Among these famous architects is Leo Ming Pei, who designed the extension to the west wing in 1984. The no less famous Norman Foster was responsible for the glass construction of the east wing.

Please note that the exhibition of works changes regularly. In fact, the collections are so rich that it is impossible to display everything at once. In total, the museum houses over 500,000 items! The collections are presented by department. These include

• The Art of the Americas is housed in a new wing of the museum. Among the huge variety of works on display (covering the art of the entire American continent since the pre-Columbian period) are works by American painters John Singleton Copley and Paul Revere.

• Art from Egypt and the Near East is well represented in the museum. Statues, sculptures and various objects take us back to the world of ancient Egypt.

• The Art of Africa section features numerous objects, masks and statues from West Africa.

• The Art of Asia and Oceania offers us a real plunge into another world. Here, the focus is on Japanese art. The prints, kimonos and photographs are truly marvellous.

• European Art This part of the museum is particularly renowned for its collections of Impressionist painters. The most famous works in this section are Bal à Bougival by Renoir, *La**JaponaiseItalic* by Monet and *Saint Luc* by Van der Weyden.

• Finally, Contemporary Art depends mainly on temporary exhibitions.

Choose your favourite place to take a break at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

There are no less than 3 restaurants and cafés waiting for visitors exhausted by all this richness. You'll have a choice of different atmospheres:

• The Garden Cafeteria is a self-service restaurant offering the best prices in the museum. Perfect for families, in fine weather you can enjoy lunch in the garden.

• Taste is also ideal for a quick break. This café and wine bar offers speciality desserts and pastries. Located on the first floor of the contemporary art building.

• The New American Café offers a more elaborate menu. Prices are also higher than in the previous establishments. Table service in the museum's glass courtyard.

And of course, as everywhere else in the United States, there's a well-stocked shop waiting for you on your way out of the museum!

📍 Location: 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02115

⏰ Opening hours: The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays and some holidays. It is open from 10am to 5pm. Late nights are held from Wednesday to Friday until 10pm. Admissions are permitted up to 30 minutes before closing time.

👛 Rates:

• adults: $27
• young people: 7 to 17 years: 10 dollars
• 0 to 6 years: free

🚌 How to get there: Access by metro from the Green Line E. Museum of Fine Arts stop. The Museum is also accessible by car from downtown Boston. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston has a private pay car park, accessible from Museum Road.

⭐The Revolution Hotel

The atmosphere and decor of this hotel are reminiscent of an upmarket youth hostel. It boasts a modern decor with an industrial touch. Services are plentiful as you will find a bar and restaurant on site, as well as a gym. There is also on-site parking and even the possibility of hiring bicycles.