Museum of Fine Arts Boston Gift Shop Information

As a museum founded in 1870, the Museum of Fine Art in Boston is now one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas. With more than 450,000 art works on display, the Museum welcomes over a million of tourists every year. The Museum is highly appreciated by visitors because it offers them opportunities to immerse themselves in art and experience the renovation of art.

A trip to the MFA would not be perfect without spending some quality time in MFA shops and purchasing yourself a couple of cute and meaningful keepsakes. There are three shops located inside the Museum for you to buy items to memorize your trip to the Museum or get gifts for your family and friends.

Detail information about the three MFA shops would be given below. Read on to find your favorite shop or gifts.

For visitors who love reading and are fascinated by art and culture, the Main Bookstore & Shop placed in the Linde Family Wing would be the best option. It offers a wide selection of books, valuable art prints and even note cards. If you are fashion conscious, chances are you might be attracted by distinctive jewelry and apparel displayed here. When shopping around in the Main Bookstore & Shop, you can also get some beautiful toys for you child or bring home a number of lovely handcrafted decorative items.

Even if you don't plan to buy anything, walking around in this shop may enhance your tour to the Museum as well. Just take a look at fine art prints or read books on art and culture to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you might be able to gain a deep understanding of both ancient and contemporary art.

It's really a great idea to begin or end your trip to the Museum with paying a visit to the Huntington Shop. You can easily find this boutique when you entry the Museum from the Huntington Avenue entrance. It's located right across from the ticketing desk. Gifts or other items it prepares for you also include handcrafted arts, clothing and jewelry. Plus, MFA and art related presents are one of the highlights of this boutique. For your convenience, the shop showcases these items in a very accessible and inviting place.

If you are a big fan of American art, a visit to the Gund Gallery Exhibition Shop would be really worthwhile. It's a fresh new shop which can be found in the Art of the Americas Wing. Situated on Level LG, it will show you various treasures that are proved to be related to American art as well as Gund Gallery exhibitions.

More Information about These MFA Shops

http://www.mfa.org/visit/shops

If you're not willing to leave the Museum with toting lots of keepsakes or various gifts, maybe you can try to shop online. All the items you can find in these three shops are available online. Besides, you can visit the online shop whenever you want. Just with a few clicks of your mouse, unique gifts, great art prints or books will arrive at your home several days later.

Website of the Three MFA Shops

http://www.mfashop.com/

When it comes to shopping in Boston, there are always some ways to save money without sacrificing your pleasure and entertainment. A few tips might be useful.

Shopping Tips: To enhance your experience in these shops and help you save on purchasing gifts, below are a couple of tips for you.

(1) As all members of the Museum can enjoy 10% off discounts when they purchase gifts both online and in stores, you can choose to become a member. It would definitely save you a lot.

(2) If you're already a member of the Museum, bear in mind that consignment merchandises, Revere Portfolio Prints and gift certificates could not enjoy your member discount.