Great hall in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Lots of visitors lament the high cost of museum entry fees. Or worse yet, don’t even go. Well, here’s the answer to high prices: free! What could be better than that? But in order to get those free entries, you have to know the little secrets and tricks of back-scene Boston.
The mother of all museums in Boston is the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), where you could literally spend days perusing. Just make sure you include the Art of the Ancient World collection (also known as the Ancient Egypt exhibit) in your itinerary, since it’s one of the finest in the world. Admission is by voluntary contribution after 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Since the museum is open until 9:45 p.m., that gives you plenty of time to sample what the museum has to offer. 465 Huntington Avenue on the “E” Branch of the T Green Line. The closest hotels are the Sheraton Boston, Colonnade and Hilton Back Bay, both towards Copley Square on Huntington Avenue.
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A wintry Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA
[Flickr/LI Refugee]
There’s a reason it’s so inexpensive to travel to Boston December through February; the bone-numbing temperatures and random snow squalls are enough to keep even the heartiest tourists at bay. But there’s no reason to hole up in your hotel the entire time – just dress warmly and remember to bring an extra pair of socks! Here are five fun things to do around Beantown even when the temperature has dipped below freezing:
1. Museum of Fine Arts/Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The MFA Boston is one of the best museums in the city, and features new exhibits and shows throughout the year. Nearby, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will treat you to scenes from centuries ago in the mansion’s various rooms. If you’re staying at nearby hotels like The Eliot, the Hilton Boston Back Bay, or The Colonnade, you can definitely brave the walk to the museums. 465 Huntington Avenue /280 The Fenway
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