BOSTON—A museum in one of America’s most historic cities will celebrate the opening of a new wing by giving free admission for a day.
On Saturday, Nov. 20, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) will open its new “Art of the Americas Wing” to the public. In celebration, on that day, admission will be free for all.
The MFA is one of the largest museums in America. Founded in 1870, the museum is home to more than 450,000 objects that represent all periods and cultures. The construction of the new wing increased the size of the building by 28 percent from 483,447 square feet to 616,937 square feet.
The new wing now houses more then 5,000 works from the museum’s American collections.
According to an MFA press release, “It represents the most expansive initiative focused on American art and culture happening in the world today, broadening the definition to include works from North, Central, and South America that span the course of three millennia, up to the late 20th century.”
On Saturday, Nov. 20, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) will open its new “Art of the Americas Wing” to the public. In celebration, on that day, admission will be free for all.
The MFA is one of the largest museums in America. Founded in 1870, the museum is home to more than 450,000 objects that represent all periods and cultures. The construction of the new wing increased the size of the building by 28 percent from 483,447 square feet to 616,937 square feet.
The new wing now houses more then 5,000 works from the museum’s American collections.
According to an MFA press release, “It represents the most expansive initiative focused on American art and culture happening in the world today, broadening the definition to include works from North, Central, and South America that span the course of three millennia, up to the late 20th century.”
