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Boston’s Best: Museums

The city of Boston’s Athenian self-image is manifested
in dozens of museums, galleries, and archives. Wealthy
19th-century patrons stocked art museums that have
now become world-class collections, the best example
being the Museum of Fine Arts. Likewise, Boston’s
leadership in scientific inquiry has created first-rate
natural history and science collections. Museums such
as the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum provide
insight into some of the city’s most compelling
and influential historical figures, while a strong Museum of Science
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Gardner Museum
This Venetian-style
palazzo stands as Isabella
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paintings. Her taste in art
was considered by many
to be impeccable.

Museum of Fine Arts
One of the largest museums in
North America, the MFA is famous for
its Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art,
and French Impressionist paintings.

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