The Museum
of Fine Arts, located in Boston Massachusetts, was founded in
1870.The current structure, the result of many additions and
restructures of the original building, was completed in 1981.
Today the
museum is home to more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition
space. The collection varies and includes Asian art, Egyptian
Old Kingdom sculptures, and distinguishable collections of silver,
decorative arts, furniture, drawings, costumes, and musical
instruments.
One special
note is the Museums extensive Impressionistic collection. Work
from such artists as Degas, vanGogh, and Monet are included
and available for viewing.