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Boston Public Library vs Museum of Fine Arts
Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts scores significantly better than Boston Public Library. Museum of Fine Arts ranks #1 in Boston with positive reviews from 12 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Boston Public Library
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700 Boylston St., At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116
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Concierge
"The Boston Public Library is a destination in itself, and not just for bookworms."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dating from 1852, the esteemed Boston Public Library lends credence to Boston’s reputation as the ‘Athens of America.’."
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Time Out
"The original structure, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1895, is now the research library, while an extension opened in 1972 to function as a general library."
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Fodor's
"This venerable institution is a handsome temple to literature and a valuable research library."
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Not For Tourists
"People need at least one place where they can be their most effective, motivated and focused. Sometimes it's their home, a coffee shop, the back corner of a bookstore, a random park..."
Museum of Fine Arts
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Not For Tourists
"Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
