Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve people through direct encounters with works of art.
Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, the collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience. The Museum aims for the highest standards of quality in all its endeavors. It serves as a resource for both those already familiar with art and those for whom art is a new experience. Through exhibitions, programs, research and publications, the Museum documents and interprets its own collections. It provides information and perspective on art through time and throughout the world. The Museum holds its collections in trust for future generations and assumes conservation as a primary responsibility. Its ultimate aim is to encourage inquiry and heighten public understanding of the visual world.
