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New England AquariumvsMuseum of Fine Arts
New England Aquarium and Museum of Fine Arts are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts ranks significantly better than New England Aquarium. Museum of Fine Arts comes in at 97 with endorsements from 12 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Not For Tourists and Condé Nast Traveler.
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Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
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Fodor's "This aquarium challenges you to imagine life under and around the sea." Full review
Concierge "Located right on Boston Harbor on Central Wharf, the New England Aquarium is home to animals from both the Northeast and around the world."
Travel + Leisure "Just a 10-minute walk from Quincy Market, this appropriately acclaimed showcase of sea life sits on Central Wharf overlooking Boston Harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine "This aquarium was huge—with a large central tank, incredible jelly fish area, penguins, even an IMAX." Full review
Not For Tourists "Check out penguin snack-time."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The dimmed light gives the illusion of an underwater world." Full review
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Don't miss the animal treatment centre, films at the IMAX cinema and trips out to sea to see the whales.
Where "Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to Pacific reefs to the Gulf of Maine, and the creatures living there." Full review
Time Out "The breathtaking centerpiece of this excellent aquarium is the colossal 200,000-gallon salt-water replica of a Caribbean coral reef." Full review
Frommer's "The centerpiece of this well-appointed and popular aquarium is the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, which contains sea turtles, sharks, hundreds of colorful reef fishes, and 200,000 gallons of water" Full review
Lonely Planet "Dive deep into the ocean inside the New England Aquarium in Boston and experience engaging exhibits featuring animals from across the globe." Full review
Museum of Fine Arts Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
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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
