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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library vs Museum of Fine Arts
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Museum of Fine Arts ranks significantly higher than John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library. Museum of Fine Arts ranks #1 in Boston with approval from 12 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Not For Tourists and Lonely Planet.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
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Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Concierge
"It's great for history buffs, but be aware that getting there without a car is a bit of a schlep."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The legacy of JFK is ubiquitous in Boston, but the official memorial to the 35th president is this striking, modern, marble building designed by IM Pei."
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Time Out
"A looming concrete-and-glass monolith designed by I.M. Pei (completed in 1979), this shrine to the life and work of the 35th US president overlooks the outer harbor."
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Afar Magazine
"South of Boston's city center and away from all the crowds, the museum is full of memorabilia from JFK's life before and during his presidency."
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Not For Tourists
"Houses 21 permanent exhibits examining JFK's life and work."
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."
