Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., houses Asian, African, Oceanic, European and American works, both ancient and contemporary. The museum first opened in Copley Square in 1876, later relocating to its present location in 1909. Included in the museum's collection of nearly 500,000 works of art in more than 100 galleries are paintings by Copley, Degas, Gauguin, Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, Sargent and Whistler. Prints, drawings, photographs, textiles and musical instruments also are displayed. The Art of the Americas Wing boasts 53 galleries showcasing more than 5,000 pieces from the pre-Columbian era to the late 20th century.

New galleries and enhancements to the global collection are ongoing.

Guided tours are available. Food is available. Time: Allow 3 hours minimum.