Boston Museum of Fine Art

As part of the East Coast swing, the Mayor makes every effort to absorb local culture found in various cities of New England. In Boston, it's easy-just open your eyes- it's everywhere. The MFA(museum of fine art) is a local icon, in the grand style like the MET in NYC.
The MFA recently expanded by building a massive addition that is the home of the American collection of the MFA. The 3-plus story structure is situated within the confines of the former interior courtyard on the west side of the main building. The new wing is really two buildings in one: the west wing houses the galleries, the east wing houses the atrium and various spaces/classrooms,etc.
The displays and gallery arrangements are some of the best I've seen-truly world class. With a timeline situation, the various developments in American art over the years are masterfully presented in accommodating space- small enough to be personal, large enough for the original intended space. The inclusion of various media greatly assists the viewer in his appreciation of the artists' work.
After almost 6 hours of continuous walking, the Mayor took a short break at one of several restaurants in the museum. A little hot soup on a winter's day- heart warming! One day is never enough, so another visit will have to happen sometime in the future. Next trip.
As an aside, the Mayor had the opportunity to visit the campus of Northeastern University, right down the street. The Huskies were bundled up against the cold, cold wind blowing over the campus from the south. The students were not hindered, moving about the campus as students do, hustling between classes, always late, always frazzled.
A great day in Boston. Oysters on the half shell at the old Union Oyster House, then to dinner in the North End at "Strega", a fine Italian Bistro on Hanover St.