Map and Visitor Guide · the 12 MFA Highlights shown on the facing page. They’re marked on the the map with stars and provide an enjoyable and quick route through the MFA. Prefer

Map and Visitor Guide

Welcome! There’s no right or wrong way to visit the MFA. It’s a bigplace with lots to see and do. Here are a few suggestionsto get you started.

Start at Sharf Visitor CenterLocated at the center of the Museum on Level 1, Sharf Visitor Center is our information hub. Start your visit here: you can talk to MFA staff and help yourself to handouts for suggestions about art and exhibitions, family activities, guided tours, and programs. Get directions to anywhere you’d like to go in the Museum.

Only have a little time?See the highlights in just an hour! Explore the Museum and find the 12 MFA Highlights shown on the facing page. They’re marked on the the map with stars and provide an enjoyable and quick route through the MFA.

Prefer a free guided tour?We offer free one-hour guided tours of highlights and popular collection areas; these start from Sharf Visitor Center several times a day. See the schedule at Sharf Visitor Center to plan your visit.

What’s new on view?From photography to visiting masterpieces, we have a wide variety of special exhibitions. These shows change regularly, so check www.mfa.org and the “What’s New” flyer to see what’s on view right now.

Love to wander on your own?Take this map and set out on your own MFA journey to find favorites and surprises.

Even with this map in your hand, finding your way can be confusing—our staff is always happy to assist with directions.

Visit MFA HighlightsIf you’re short on time, see the best the Museum has to offer by visiting 12 collection highlights.

Olmec MaskGallery LG32

GaneshGallery 176

Mounted RulerGallery 172

MummiesGallery 109

Striding LionGallery 110

Oak Hill RoomsGalleries 121A–B

SullyGallery 133

SargentGallery 232

GuanyinGallery 274

JordaensGallery 250

McElhenyGallery 247

MonetGallery 252

For information on these images, visit www.mfa.org.The color coding on this map and on signs shows the general location of different types of art throughout the building. You can find galleries by their numbers: the first digit indicates the floor where the gallery is located, with G and LG indicating Ground and Lower Ground.

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Olmec MaskGallery LG32

MFA HIGHLIGHTS

Emergency Call Box

Assistive Listening Device

Dining

Elevator

Everyone Restrooms

Restrooms

Shop

Stairs

Water Fountain

Wheelchair Accessible

To reach the Garden Cafeteria, take the elevator or stairs in the Linde Family Wing to Level G.

Use ramp to access courtyard.

PLEASE NOTE: To get from Level G to Level LG, please go up to Level 1 to travel across the Museum.

To reach the Gund Gallery, take the stairs or elevator in the Shapiro Family Courtyard on Level 1.

Shop

Seminar Room

Studio Art Classrooms

AVENUEOF THE ARTS

HUNTINGTONAVENUE

THE FENWAY

CALDERWOODCOURTYARD

LINDE FAMILYWING FOR

CONTEMPORARYART

GUND GALLERYSPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

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Level G

Garden Cafeteria

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Level LGHalf Level Down

AlfondAuditorium

ART OF THE AMERICAS

All restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have baby changing tables.

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Oak Hill RoomsGalleries 121A–B

SullyGallery 133

MummiesGallery 109

GaneshGallery 176

Mounted Ruler Gallery 172

MFA HIGHLIGHTS

Striding LionGallery 110

Information

Emergency Call Box

Assistive Listening Device

ATM and MBTA Tickets

Coat Check

Dining

Elevator

MFA Guide Rental

Nursing Room

Restrooms

Shop

Stairs

Water Fountain

Wheelchair Accessible

THE FENWAY

To reach the Gund Gallery (Level LG) and restrooms, take these stairs or elevator.

To reach the courtyard and Garden Cafeteria (Level G), take these stairs.

SCHOOLS AND GROUPS ENTRANCE

Remis Auditorium

Taste

Bookstore and Shop

Morse Study Room for Works on Paper

Shop Ticketing

Riley Seminar Room

Education Center

Member Services

Ticketing

AVENUEOF THE ARTS

HUNTINGTONAVENUE

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ART OF THE AMERICAS

ART OF EUROPE

CONTEMPORARY ART

CALDERWOODCOURTYARD

SHARF VISITOR CENTER

HUNTINGTON ENTRANCE

ROTUNDA

SHAPIRO FAMILY COURTYARD

BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA

PHOTOGRAPHYWORKS ON

PAPER

DRUKER FAMILY PAVILION

LINDE FAMILYWING FOR

CONTEMPORARYART

GEORGE D. AND MARGO BEHRAKIS WING

ART OF ASIA AND OCEANIA

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

JEWELRY

ART OF THEANCIENT WORLD

New American Café

ROBERT DAWSONEVANS WING

STATE STREET CORPORATION FENWAY ENTRANCE

TORF GALLERYSPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

ART OF AFRICA

Some of the Level 1 Art of the Ancient World galleries (orange) are being renovated; certain artwork is off view until they reopen in Summer 2020. Please check at Sharf Visitor Center for updates.

JAPANESE GARDEN

EX12The entrance to the Japanese Garden is outside the Museum. Open from April through October, weather permitting.

All restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have baby changing tables.

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ART OF THE AMERICAS

ART OF EUROPE

CONTEMPORARY ART

GEORGE D. AND MARGO BEHRAKIS WING

ART OF ASIA

ROBERT DAWSONEVANS WING

465 Bar and Restaurant

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CONSERVATION IN ACTION

These restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

The Level 2 Art of the Ancient World galleries (orange) are being renovated; certain artwork is off view until they reopen in early 2021. See highlights from our collection of ancient Egyptian art on Level 1 and check at Sharf Visitor Center for updates.

THE FENWAY

AVENUEOF THE ARTS

HUNTINGTONAVENUE

Emergency Call Box

All-Gender Restrooms

Dining

Elevator

Restrooms

Stairs

Water Fountain

Unless noted, all restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have baby changing tables.

SargentGallery 232

MFA HIGHLIGHTS

Guanyin Gallery 274

MonetGallery 252

JordaensGallery 250

McElheny Gallery 247

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Emergency Call Box

Elevator

Restrooms

Stairs

To reach these galleries, use the stairs or elevators located in the Shapiro Family Courtyard.

To reach the third-floorStudio Art Classrooms, use the elevator on Level 1 by the Rotunda.

ART OF THE AMERICAS

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All restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have baby changing tables.

Make the Most of Your VisitHoursOpen dailyMonday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 am–5 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 am–10 pmHours subject to change. Closed New Year’s Day,Patriots’ Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, andChristmas Day.

InformationStart your visit here. Sharf Visitor Center, our information hub, is located on Level 1 in the heart of the Museum. Look for the on signs to find it from the entrances. Get directions, see what’s on view, get today’s schedule, rent MFA Guides, join free drop-in programs, guided tours, and gallery talks, and learn about activities for children and families. Member Services is also located here; join, renew, or buy a gift membership, and find out about discounts, events, and more.

AccessibilityThe MFA is committed to accessibility for all visitors.

All Museum entrances are wheelchair accessible, as are all restrooms, with the exception of the restrooms adjacent to Gallery 250. The Everyone restrooms on Level G are single-occupancy restrooms that include baby changing tables and are fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs or require assistance or privacy.

Assistive listening devices are available in auditoriums and for gallery tours and activities. Learn more at mfa.org/access, [email protected], or 617-267-9300 or 617-369-3188 (TTY).Bank of America Access Program With additional support from the Maida S. Abrams Fund for Increasing Access and Educational Opportunities for People with Disabilities and MFS Investment Management.

ShopsVisit our three shops for art-inspired gifts:

Bookstore and Shop in Druker Family Pavilion, Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, Level 1.

MFA Signature Shop by the Huntington Avenue Entrance on Level 1.

Gallery Shop outside the Gund Gallery, LG31, when an exhibition is on view.

MFA Guide Discover the details with a mobile MFA Guide! Explore on your own or follow a mini tour. Some collection highlights are narrated in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and ASL. Many stops are accessible to Deaf or blind visitors. And there’s a tour just for kids! Available at all ticket desks and the Member Services desk. Members $5; nonmembers $6; kids 17 and under $4. Free for visitors who are Deaf or blind.

Kids and FamiliesThe MFA has many ongoing programs for kids and families. Visit Sharf Visitor Center for more information on structured and self-guided activities for children, from toddlers to teens. The mobile MFA Guide always features dozens of stops created especially for kids. Available at all ticket desks.

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Free Wi-Fi and Charging Save your mobile phone battery and access the Internet by connecting to our free guest Wi-Fi network: MFAguest. Charging stations for mobile phones are available at Taste and Sharf Visitor Center.

Dining 465 Bar and Restaurant $$–$$$ Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, Level 2. Contemporary cuisine in a sophisticated setting with expert service and sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. This lively restaurant features a bar and a dining area, and is perfect for any occasion—from a quick bite before a film to a celebratory meal. The restaurant accepts reservations at opentable.com or 617-369-3474.

New American Café $$ Shapiro Family Courtyard, Level 1. Hot and cold small plates, entrées, and salads. Soups, desserts, and creative dishes from the Americas, featuring regional wines and craft beers.

Taste $ Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, Level 1. Sandwiches and salads, baked goods, coffee, gourmet teas, juices, beer, and wine—enjoy before, after, or during a program in Remis Auditorium.

Garden Cafeteria $ Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, Level G. Perfect for families: a comfortable cafeteria offering a salad bar, pizza, sandwiches, hamburgers, soups, snacks, and desserts, including value meals for adults and kids.

Thank you for respecting the works of art on view. Please do not touch or disturb the objects or displays in the galleries. Please stay at least 12 inches away from the art.

You are welcome to take still photographs and video of objects in the permanent collection with a handheld device, without flash or additional lighting, for personal, nondistributional, noncommercial use. Please refrain from photography where noted on specific galleries and works of art. Please do not use flashes, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, or video cameras in the galleries.

Works on view may be subject to change.

Please enjoy food and beverages in the dining areas only.

We ask that you step outside the galleries when making or answering cell phone calls.

Please store all backpacks and bags larger than 11 x 15 inches in our complimentary coat check.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

When parking on city streets around the Museum, please observe city-posted parking restrictions. The city of Boston aggressively enforces these regulations.

Front cover: Kehinde Wiley, John, 1st Baron Byron, 2013. Oil on canvas. Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection, The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection and funds donated by Stephen Borkowski in honor of Jason Collins. © Kehinde Wiley Studio. Image courtesy of Caitlin Cunningham photography. Back cover: Image courtesy of Tony Rinaldo.

Generous support provided by Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Love the MFA? Become a Member Today!If you enjoyed your visit today, use your ticket toward MFA membership to enjoy a year of unlimited admission, free guest passes to bring family and friends, and generous discounts on parking, dining, and shopping— all while providing critical support that helps make the world of art belong to everyone.

Go to www.mfa.org/join or visit any ticket desk to sign up.

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