Head-to-Head Institutional Econometric Comparison
MFA Boston vs. The Barnes Foundation
Comparing Boston, MA against Philadelphia, PA on Value Scores, ticket prices, median dwell depth, crowd congestion, and Form 990 endowments.
Boston, MA • Est. 1870
82.5/100Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Ancient Egyptian Treasures, Japanese Woodblocks & American Impressionism
Adult Admission$27
Median Dwell2.7 Hours
Net Endowment$740.0M
Annual Visitors1.1M
Philadelphia, PA • Est. 1922
83.9/100The Barnes Foundation
181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses — The Greatest Post-Impressionist Sanctuary
Adult Admission$30
Median Dwell2.5 Hours
Net Endowment$220.0M
Annual Visitors300K
Direct Side-by-Side Dimension Matrix
| Metric / Dimension | MFA Boston | The Barnes Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Bang-for-Buck Value Score | 82.5/100 | 83.9/100 |
| General Adult Admission | $27 | $30 |
| Median Visitor Dwell Time | 2.7 Hours | 2.5 Hours |
| IRS Form 990 Net Endowment | $740.0M | $220.0M |
| Onsite Parking Fee | $28 | $15 |
| Average Meal/Snack Basket | $23/person | $22/person |
| Civic Free Days Policy | Free admission for Massachusetts residents on select holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day) and $5 after 5 PM on select Thursdays. | PECO Free First Sundays: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month with family activities. |