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Museum of Fine ArtsvsThe Institute of Contemporary Art
Both are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts scores significantly better than The Institute of Contemporary Art. Museum of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Boston with approval from 11 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Time Out and Frommer's.
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465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
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Fodor's "Count on staying a while if you have any hope of seeing what's here." Full review
Concierge "One of America's grandest art museums, the MFA holds American and European paintings from the 7th century to the present."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Museum of Fine Arts holdings encompass all eras, from the ancient world to contemporary times, and all areas of the globe, making it truly encyclopedic in scope." Full review
Time Out "Founded in 1870, the MFA moved from Copley Square to its current home, a neoclassical granite building on Huntington Avenue—the so-called "Avenue of the Arts"—in 1909." Full review
Not For Tourists "Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
Travel + Leisure "The sheer majesty of this world-renowned arts institution would be overwhelming if it weren’t so enchanting. I’ve been delightfully lost many times, wandering through labyrinthine halls." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of the country's leading museums, the Museum of Fine Arts contains a comprehensive collection of more than 350,000 artworks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's a special focus on American masters from the 18th and 19th centuries: Copley, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassat, John Singer Sargent, and Gilbert Stuart." Full review
Where "The MFA’s encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles." Full review
The Telegraph "Like a combination of the British Museum and the National Gallery, this collection spans the world, but highlights include European Old Masters, Impressionists and the Art of the Americas Wing." Full review
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100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's "Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows." Full review
Concierge "Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review
Time Out "Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront." Full review
Not For Tourists "Stunning new building. Oh, and the art's pretty good too."
Travel + Leisure "Before the ICA relocated to Fan Pier in 2006, no new art museums had been built on Boston soil in nearly a century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The ICA is a stellar place to visit for contemporary installation art, video shows, and events like their First Friday “(Bau)House Party.” " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The new, 65,000sq ft site features a facade of translucent and transparent glass, wood and metal, and a dramatic folding ribbon shape." Full review
Afar Magazine "The art is current, often interactive and at times will leave you scratching your head, but it will always spark a conversation. " Full review
