Boston is one of those cities that has something in store for travelers from all walks of life, including passionate art lovers. The cultural and art scene of the capital of Massachusetts is truly thriving and here are some of the most amazing art galleries and museums that you shouldn’t miss during your visit.
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is home to 450,000 works of art and its collection is more versatile than its name suggests. It includes everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts and Japanese art to a collection of contemporary American art.
The Institute of Contemporary Art
Speaking of contemporary art, Boston has an entire museum devoted to it, located inside a striking modern building overlooking the Boston Harbor.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Located inside a 15th-century Venetian palace, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was named after one of America’s leading art collectors and it’s home to an impressive collection of European, Asian, and American art.
Harvard Art Museums
A visit to Boston is incomplete if you don’t set some of your time aside to take a day trip to the world-famous Harvard University. Some of its must-see facilities are its art museum which collectively features around 250,000 objects.