Museum of Fine Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

1. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 305 tips and reviews

Katie O.Katie O'Malley: My only complaint was the lack of activity. Art was great, we had a fun time.

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Great museum with a wonderful range of art from around the world and throughout history.

Наталья Ч.Наталья Чечеткина: Excellent collection of conitreprary and modern art. 2nd floor is my favorite. Right now they had interesting exhibition of American art (colonization years)

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

8.9
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 176 tips and reviews

Emma Q.Emma Query: The admission price is $5 for students! Amazing architecture and inspiring gardens compliment a vast collection of art. Take the time to visit this museum, you won't be sorry.

TingTing: An unique museum whereby the collector's personality shines strongly through her creative installation of the art she collects. New extension by Renzo Piano is sensitive to original palazzo.Thumbs up!

Joy S.Joy Szilagyi: Love! Words cannot describe the little slice of magic that of the garden alone. A true woman of the arts, her collection is very personal and quite magical —highly recomended!

Institute of Contemporary Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

3. Institute of Contemporary Art

8.2
100 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Seaport District · 124 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Consider visiting during the day so you can see the art in the museum’s best light, & at night, to take in the building’s glow as its own vibrant piece of art. -- Green Guide Editor

Edwin H.Edwin Henneken: My favorite museum in Boston. In addition to great art, wonderful knowledgeable staff, the museum also offers a awesome view on the Boston harbor!

Nick B.Nick Bergus: Lovely views of the harbor. Smaller on the inside than it looks, with uneven shows. (My favorite game: art or "art"?)

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8.5
1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 201 tips and reviews

Stephanie O.Stephanie Orme: Always something happening here: festivals year round and street performers every day!

Gina M.Gina MITLO: its very nice place sea food is great lots of people very fun street performers

WicklessGoodFondueWicklessGoodFondue: We love Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the food and shopping experience but the street performers are Top Notch and favorite!!

South End Open Market @ Ink Block is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

5. South End Open Market @ Ink Block

8.7
375 Harrison Ave (at Traveler St), Boston, MA
Farmers Market · South End · 59 tips and reviews

Clinton N.Clinton N.: Quite possibly one of Boston's biggest crafts + arts + farmers markets and it takes place every Sunday during the summer! Take some time to go, it's entirely worth it.

BU TodayBU Today: Every Sunday (except holidays) from May-October, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - a great place to find artists, farmers, and all types of vendors selling their best stuff. Read more.

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Great gifts, art, vintage finds and food trucks. Spend a Sunday getting to know local artisans and enjoying the sunshine.

450 Harrison Ave (Artist Studios) is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

6. 450 Harrison Ave (Artist Studios)

8.3
450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Art Gallery · South End · 5 tips and reviews

Lumina G.Lumina Gershfield: Open to the public the first Friday of every month! Very worth your time. Snacks and wine and art and artists!

Proxy ApparelProxy Apparel: On the 1st Friday of every month, you can walk through the studios and meet the artists. It's a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Sofia U.Sofia Uz: Building that reminds me of my art school :) grab a flyer and visit artist open studios, it's every second weekend of the month

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

7. The Rose Kennedy Greenway

9.2
Atlantic Ave. (btwn Causeway & Kneeland), Boston, MA
Park · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews

Alex D.Alex Dobyan: It's amazing that the Greenway even exists in the first place - check out the views and art installations that line it.

C B.C Bailey: Always some sort of art installation along this park. Great to stroll through

A S.A S: Check out all the small parks in this strip, each one has a unique art structure from the Design school.

Boston Athenaeum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

8. Boston Athenaeum

9.3
10 1/2 Beacon St (at Park St), Boston, MA
Library · Beacon Hill · 14 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: The athenaeum is a members-only library, so visitors are allowed only on the first floor, but you can take a guided art and architecture tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. Read more.

KaitlinKaitlin: If you love books, take a free Art & Architecture tour, offered several times throughout the week. It's such a beautiful place full of history, worth taking a look!

Richard W.Richard Ward: Fire up the laptop (wifi) on the hidden balcony on the second floor overlooking the cemetery. Realize how lucky you are. Read more.

Art of the Americas @ MFA is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

9. Art of the Americas @ MFA

8.5
465 Huntington Ave (465 Huntington Ave), Boston, MA
Art Gallery · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 3 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Cavell: American art is great

JimJim: Fabulous collocations of American Arts. Not to be missed when in Boston visiting.

Jill E.Jill Ellen: Denise is a fantastic tour guide!!! Figure out when she's working!

Berklee Performance Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

10. Berklee Performance Center

8.3
136 Massachusetts Ave (at Boylston St.), Boston, MA
Concert Hall · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 14 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Since it opened, a wide range of artists, including Talking Heads, Thomas Dolby, Melissa Ferrick, Chick Corea, Bill Frisell, Sonny Rollins, and comedian Bill Maher, have recorded there.

Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music: The BPC hosts over 200 concerts every year, featuring talented students, faculty, visiting artists, and shows of all genres by local promoters and arts presenters. Check out www.berklee.edu/BPC!

Mike C.Mike Chung: Mezzanine seats has great view of the stage and wonderful acoustics

Boston Center for the Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

11. Boston Center for the Arts

7.6
539 Tremont St (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA
Performing Arts Venue · South End · 10 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: CraftBoston Holiday Exhibit & Sale-100's of options at this weekend-long exhibit of craft items made by over 90 artists. Clothes, jewelry, & weird little artsty-looking things (Through Sunday Dec 12) Read more.

Joey T.Joey Thomas: Five resident theatre companies, four resident dance companies, the architecturally unique Cyclorama, an art gallery, and two delicious chic restaurants... the BCA has transformed the South End!

BU TodayBU Today: The heart of Boston arts and theater. This 23,000-square-foot space is a venue for artistic shows, public events, and private functions. Read more.

Make Way For Ducklings is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

12. Make Way For Ducklings

9.0
Boston Public Garden (Beacon St and Charles St), Boston, MA
Outdoor Sculpture · Beacon Hill · 27 tips and reviews

Richard R.Richard Revilla: Great story and tribute to the author in this art sculpture. Take a picture of your kids on the mother Duck.

SupahFans S.SupahFans Streetwear: Every Little Kid visiting Boston must visit this famous family of ducks

Alan C.Alan Cordova: You're not a "Make Way for Ducklings" completist until you also visit the copy of the statue near Moscow's Novodevichy Monastery. Read more.

Copley Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

13. Copley Square

8.7
Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Plaza · Back Bay East · 77 tips and reviews

DawnLHDawnLH: Around lunch time for many there is ParkArts and supposedly local artists setup on Copley park and perform :) ...it is quite nice.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Originally created by Huntington Ave intersecting 2 smaller spaces & called Art Square. Renamed 1883 in honor of 18th century painter John Singleton Copley (see park statue). More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.

Marc G.Marc Gilman: A perfectly clear day backdrop for a beautiful makeshift memorial.

Lawn On D is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

14. Lawn On D

8.5
420 D St, Boston, MA
Park · Seaport District · 37 tips and reviews

Brent G.Brent Grinna: Great for kids. Great for adults. Good mix of music, art, culture and food all in a beautiful outdoor setting.

C B.C Bailey: A unique place to grab a beer, play lawn games and check out the art day or night

Ukemeabasi E.Ukemeabasi Esiet: The best new addition to the Seaport area. It's a playground for adults. Pets and bikes aren't allowed though.

Boch Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Boston.

15. Boch Center

9.0
270 Tremont St (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Theater · Downtown Boston · 26 tips and reviews

Krysty P.Krysty Pringle: Go to Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater with your dancing shoes on, it's a great place for concerts! Read more.

Kathy D.Kathy Dole Meltsakos: Beautiful, absolutely gorgeous building and the band Boston made for a fantastic ngiht!

Julie B.Julie Banks: On show nights there is a bar on the lower level that doesn't get crowded.