Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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.
Basic Information
- Category: Non-Profit
- Founded: 1870
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Website: mfa.org
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- Phone: 617-267-9300 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — Official Site (official)
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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.
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