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Founded in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), opened the doors of its Copley Square building to the public on July 4, 1876, then moved to its present Huntington Avenue location on November 9, 1909. The MFA welcomes approximately one million visitors each year—from neighboring communities to countries around the globe. As one of the great encyclopedic art museums in the world, its collections comprise more than 450,000 objects representing all periods and cultures, from treasures of ancient Egypt and Paul Revere silver to celebrated paintings by John Singer Sargent, Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock, and other renowned artists.
In addition to its commitment to preserving and building its vast holdings, the Museum develops a wide variety of exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives, as well as publishes research and books. The MFA also has embarked on a major building expansion and renovation designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Foster + Partners (London), which is expected to be completed in late 2010.

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