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art museumEIN: 04-2104033 • Form 990 Filings

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Ancient Egyptian Treasures, Japanese Woodblocks & American Impressionism

465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Median Dwell: 2.7 hrs
Official Website
Bang-for-Buck Index
82.5/100
Rank #16 NationallyDedicated Crowd Forecast →
$740M EndowmentKids Free Always (0-17)450,000 Masterworks
Adult Admission$27Child: $0
Net Endowment (990)$740.0M32.9x Annual Op Revenue
Annual Attendance1.1M4.8 ★ (26,400 reviews)
Philanthropic Subsidy$53.91 / visitUnderwritten by donors & trusts

Curatorial Scope & Collection Architecture

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, holding over 450,000 works of art spanning antiquity to the modern era.

Civic Free Days & Community Policy

Free admission for Massachusetts residents on select holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day) and $5 after 5 PM on select Thursdays.

30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast

Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility

Low Moderate Busy Peak
Tuesday, 2026-09-01Busy Density (78/100)

Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM

Forecast StatusClear / Climate Controlled

Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)

31%
10 AM
59%
11 AM
74%
12 PM
78%
1 PM
72%
2 PM
62%
3 PM
43%
4 PM
23%
5 PM

Total Cost of Visit Calculator

Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.

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Estimated Total Visit Outlay
$151for 3 people
Admission Tickets$54
Parking$28
Onsite Dining$69
Cost / Person:$50
Cost / Dwell Hour:$55.90/hr
💡 Cost Optimizer Tips

• Take advantage of Free admission for Massachusetts residents on select holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day) and $5 after 5 PM on select Thursdays..

• Public transit or nearby garage apps save up to $14 on parking.

IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency

EIN: 04-2104033 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings

501(c)(3) Verified
Endowment Size$740.0M32.9x Program Revenue
Philanthropy & Grants$62.0M70.0% Support Ratio
Admissions Revenue$22.5MOperating Gate Intake
Donor Subsidy / Visit$53.91Philanthropic Underwriting
Total Operating Expenses: $89.0MFiscal Deficit: $-4.5M

MFA Boston’s endowment covers approximately 100 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $53.91 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.

Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator

Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.44)

Elasticity: -0.44
Modeled Adult Admission Ticket Price$32
Free ($0)Current: $27Premium ($90)
Price Adjustment
+18.5%
vs. $27 baseline
Projected Attendance
1.1M(-8.1%)
Annual Foot Traffic
Projected Net Gate Revenue
$33.8M(+$2.8M)
Annual Ticket Gross
Low Risk — Revenue Accretive

Minimal friction on philanthropic conversion pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics

How much does admission cost?

General adult admission is $27, children $0, and seniors $25.

Are there civic free days or discounts?

Free admission for Massachusetts residents on select holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day) and $5 after 5 PM on select Thursdays.

How long should I plan to visit?

Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 2.7 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.

What are the parking and dining options?

On-site garage/lot parking is approximately $28. Dining is serviced by Restaurant Associates / New American Cafe ($23/meal).

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