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The Institute of Contemporary Art vs Museum of Fine Arts
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.
The Institute of Contemporary Art
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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."
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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 Planet
Top Choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art."
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Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space."
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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."
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Museum of Fine Arts
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Not For Tourists
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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."
