Museums & Culture
The museums that make Boston feel like Boston — galleries and cultural stops worth your time.
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On-property
Panopticon Gallery
Hotel Commonwealth's in-house photography gallery. Worth a wander before dinner.
Back Bay
Boston Public Library
Bates Hall, Sargent murals, and the Italianate courtyard. A working library, not just a landmark.
Cambridge
Harvard Art Museums
Three museums under one roof at Harvard. Renzo Piano courtyard alone is worth the trip.
Seaport
Institute of Contemporary Art
Modern and contemporary art on the harbor. Striking architecture, great cafe.
Fenway
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
A Venetian palazzo in Boston. Smaller but unforgettable — free for anyone named Isabella.
Fenway
Museum of Fine Arts
One of the largest art museums in the country. Allow at least three hours.