Built in copley square, the mfa was then home to 5,600 works of art. Check out the guide to searching the collections for tips on using the collections search. Discover the juicy backstories and the inside.
Explore the thousands of works in our collections by using the search bar above. The museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. The museum offers opportunities to visit for free or at reduced admission throughout the year.
American decorative arts 13 objects american paintings 13 objects Last entry 30 minutes before museum closing. Use the museum’s collections search to learn more about the works of art in the collection. The original mfa was founded in 1870 and opened its doors to the public on july 4, 1876, the nation's centennial.