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Museum of Fine Arts


Home to over 345,000 pieces of art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston boasts a wide variety of artwork, including large collections of Egyptian artifacts and Japanese pottery. The museum attracts more than one million visitors a year and remains one of America's largest museums.

Fun Fact: The Museum of Fine Arts opened a sister museum in Nagoya, Japan, in 1999.

Photo source: Carol M. Highsmith

Next: New England Aquarium

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