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SHORT ON TIME? VISIT 12 HIGHLIGHTS! Map and Visitor Guide GUIDE TO THE COLLECTION Collection areas are color-coded on this map and on signs throughout the building. Galleries ART OF THE AMERICAS are identified by numbers: the first digit of the number indicates the floor where the gallery is located, with LG and G indicating Lower Ground and Ground. Still have questions? 17th Century Folk Art and Rural Arts Visit Sharf Visitor Center , our information hub on Level 1, or ask Museum staff. Level LG, Galleries LG27, LG35, LG36 Level 1, Gallery 138 18th Century Level 2, Gallery 237 Level LG, Gallery LG27 John Singer Sargent Level 1, Galleries 127, 128, 132–138 Level 1 and 2, Rotunda 19th Century Level 2, Gallery 232 Level 1, Galleries 121, 126, 133, 135, 138 Contemporary Contemporary Decorative Arts Latin American Level 2, Galleries 221–223, 226–228 Level 1, Gallery 135 Level G, Gallery G86 Level 2, Gallery 258 Level 2, Galleries 232–239 Level 1, Galleries 100, 158, 163, 168, 183 Video and Media Art Native American Level 2, Galleries 258–265, 268, 269 Level 2, Gallery 264 20th Century Level LG, Gallery LG34 Level 2, Galleries 221–223, 232 Period Rooms Level 3, Galleries 326–328, 332, 334, 336 Level LG, Galleries LG35, LG36 American Level 1, Galleries 121A–D, 138A, 138B Level 2, Galleries 226, 227 Level 2, Galleries 238A, 238B ART OF ASIA, OCEANIA, AND AFRICA Ancient American Revolutionary Boston and Level LG, Galleries LG32, LG33 the New Nation Behind the Scenes Galleries Level 1, Galleries 128, 132, 133 African Japanese Ship Models Level 1, Galleries 171, 172 Level 2, Galleries 269, 278B–C, 280 Level 1, Gallery 125 Level 2, Galleries 225, 225A Level LG, Gallery LG28 Chinese Korean

Level 2, Galleries 270, 271, 273–275 Level 1, Gallery 179 Indian Pacific Level 1, Galleries 176, 183 Level 1, Gallery 177 Islamic South and Southeast Asian Level 1, Gallery 175 Level 1, Gallery 176 ART OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Ancient Near Eastern Greek Level 1, Gallery 110 Level 1, Galleries 113, 113A ART OF Coins Level 2, Galleries 211, 212A–B, Level 2, Gallery 212C 215A–C Egyptian Mummies/Egyptian Funerary Arts 17th Century Behind the Scenes Galleries Level 1, Galleries 105, 108, 109, 119 Level 1, Gallery 109 Level 1, Gallery 143 Level 2, Gallery 254A Level 2, Galleries 207, 209, 210, 216 Nubian Level 2, Galleries 241, 241A, 242–244 Dutch and Flemish Etruscan Level 2, Galleries 209, 210 Level 2, Galleries 247, 249, 250 Level 2, Galleries 242–244, 250 Level 1, Gallery 117 Roman 18th Century European Impressionism Gems and Jewelry Level 2, Galleries 211, 213, 214, 215A–C Level 1, Galleries 142, 143, 152 Level 2, Galleries 252, 253, 255 Level 2, Gallery 210A Level 2, Galleries 241, 242, 245, 246, 249, 253 Italian 19th Century Level 1, Gallery 143 Level 1, Gallery 152 Level 2, Galleries 206, 219, 250, 254 Level 2, Galleries 241, 251–253, 255 Medieval 20th Century Level 2, Galleries 218, 254, 254A JEWELRY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Level 1, Gallery 155 PRINTS, DRAWINGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS Northern Renaissance Level 2, Gallery 253 Level 1, Gallery 143 British Level 2, Gallery 243A Jewelry Photographs Level 1, Galleries 141, 152 Level 1, Gallery 104 Level 1, Gallery 169 Old Master Paintings Level 2, Galleries 241, 241A, 241B, 246 Level 2, Gallery 210A Level 2, Galleries 242, 243, 249, 250 Prints and Drawings Ancient American Musical Instruments Level 1, Galleries 107, 170 Period Rooms Level LG, Galleries LG32, LG33 Level 1, Gallery 103 Level 2, Galleries 241A, 241B levels To reach Alfond Auditorium and and Studio Art Classrooms, take the G LG THE FENWAY stairs or elevator on Level 1 of the Art of the Americas Wing down to Level LG and follow the signs.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no passage Alfond between the gray areas on Levels Auditorium G and LG. To travel between the G36 left side of the building and the right Workshop Seminar Studio Art Studio side of the building, ascend to Levels To reach the Gund Gallery, take Room Classrooms G85 1 and 2. the stairs or elevator in the Shapiro G39 G38 G37 Level G Family Courtyard on Level 1. Level LG G86 Half Level Down

Garden Cafeteria Shop LG35 LG36

LG32 LG33 CALDERWOOD GUND GALLERY COURTYARD ART OF LG34 SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS THE AMERICAS To reach the Garden LG31 Cafeteria, take the elevator or stairs in the Linde Family Wing to Level G. LG28 LG27 LG26

LINDE FAMILY WING FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Emergency Call Box Assistive Listening Device Changing Station Dining Elevator HUNTINGTON AVENUE MFA Guide Rental AVENUE OF THE ARTS Restrooms Shop Stairs Water Fountain Wheelchair Accessible

MFA HIGHLIGHTS See back cover. Olmec Mask Gallery LG32 THE FENWAY

STATE STREET CORPORATION level FENWAY ENTRANCE To reach Alfond Auditorium and Studio Art Classrooms, take the JAPANESE GARDEN stairs or elevator on Level 1 of the 1 Art of the Americas Wing down to EX12 ROBERT DAWSON Level LG and follow the signs. The entrance to the Japanese Garden is EVANS WING outside of the Museum. Open from April through October, weather permitting. 152 Ticketing 138A 138B

155 153 ART OF EUROPE 144 142 141 140 138 149

158 143 137 148

Riley Seminar Room 156

SHARF VISITOR SHAPIRO FAMILY COURTYARD 134 135 136 Remis CENTER Auditorium Education Center To reach the Gund 159 160 Member 161 Gallery (Level LG), Taste Services 132 133 Behind CALDERWOOD take these stairs Café and ART OF the Scenes Wine Bar DRUKER FAMILY COURTYARD or elevator. PAVILION THE AMERICAS Galleries 125 Bookstore New American Café and Shop

CONTEMPORARY 128 127 126 Information ART To reach the court- yard and Garden Cafeteria (Level G), 163 take these stairs.

Morse WORKS ON Study Room for 121D PAPER ROTUNDA Works on Paper 108 162 168 ART OF AFRICA 121 Group Entrance 169 170 171 172 107 121C 105 119 Information LINDE FAMILY 104 121A 121B TORF GALLERY Emergency Call Box WING FOR JEWELRY CONTEMPORARY SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS 109 109 Assistive Listening Device ART 184 MUSICAL 175 INSTRUMENTS ATM 103 Changing Station 183 100 Coat Check 110 110 Shop Ticketing Dining GEORGE D. AND MARGO Elevator 176 113A BEHRAKIS WING MFA Guide Rental HUNTINGTON Nursing Room ENTRANCE ART OF THE Restrooms ART OF ASIA ANCIENT WORLD 178 AND OCEANIA 113 Shop 177 Stairs BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA 117 Water Fountain 179 Wheelchair Accessible HUNTINGTON AVENUE AVENUE OF THE ARTS

MFA HIGHLIGHTS See back cover. Ganesh Mummies Oak Hill Rooms Sully Gallery 176 Gallery 109 Galleries 121 A–B Gallery 133 level 2 THE FENWAY ROBERT DAWSON EVANS WING

252 251 ART OF EUROPE 246 245 239 238B 255 247 238 238A 253 248 244 242 241 240 CONTEMPORARY ART 258

259 254 243A 243 241B 241A 237 254A

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232 233 Behind the 261 Bravo Restaurant ART OF Scenes 250 THE AMERICAS Galleries 225

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268 223 263 269 270 271 ROTUNDA 207 208 218 222 LINDE FAMILY 273 206 219 WING FOR CONTEMPORARY 275 274 209A 209B ART 221

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276 Emergency Call Box Changing Station GEORGE D. AND MARGO 278B 278C 212A–B 212C BEHRAKIS WING Dining 210 Elevator HUNTINGTON AVENUE Restrooms AVENUE OF THE ARTS ART OF THE ART OF ASIA 210A ANCIENT WORLD 214 Stairs 213 280 Water Fountain

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MFA HIGHLIGHTS See back cover. Sargent Emperor Augustus Guanyin Donovan Monet Gallery 232 Gallery 213 Gallery 274 Gallery 268 Gallery 252 Gallery 250 MFA LOVES MEMBERS—JOIN TODAY!

Members enjoy unlimited admission, free guest passes, parking and dining level discounts, advance access to exhibitions and events, and more. 3 Go to mfa.org/join or visit any MFA ticket desk.

HOURS KIDS AND FAMILIES Open daily The MFA has many ongoing programs for kids and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 am–5 pm families. Visit Sharf Visitor Center for more information Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 am–10 pm on structured and self-guided activities for children, Hours subject to change. Closed New Year’s Day, from toddlers to teens. The mobile MFA Guide always Patriots’ Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and features dozens of stops created especially for kids. Christmas Day. Available at all ticket desks.

INFORMATION DINING Start your visit here. Sharf Visitor Center, our Bravo Restaurant $$$ Linde Family Wing To reach these galleries, use the information hub, is located on Level 1 in the heart for Contemporary Art, Level 2. Seasonally inspired, stairs or elevators located in 334 335 336 the Shapiro Family Courtyard. of the Museum. Look for the on signs to find it artfully prepared cuisine with emphasis on sustainable, from the entrances. Get directions, see what’s on local ingredients. Impeccable service and an award- view, get today’s schedule, rent MFA Guides, join winning wine list enhance this sophisticated dining ART OF THE AMERICAS free drop-in programs, guided tours, and gallery experience. Bravo accepts reservations at 332 talks, and learn about activities for children and opentable.com or 617-369-3474. families. Member Services is also located here; Shapiro Family join, renew, or buy a gift membership, and find out New American Café $$ Courtyard, Level 1. Hot and cold small plates, entrées, 328 327 326 about discounts, events, and more. and salads. Soups, desserts, and creative dishes from the Americas, featuring regional wines and craft beers. ACCESSIBILITY The MFA is committed to accessibility for all visitors. Taste Café and Wine Bar $ Linde Family Wing All Museum entrances are wheelchair accessible. for Contemporary Art, Level 1. Sandwiches and To reach the third-floor Assistive listening devices are available in auditoriums salads, baked goods, coffee, gourmet teas, juices, Studio Art Classrooms, and for gallery tours and activities. Learn more at beer, and wine—enjoy before, after, or during a use the elevator on mfa.org/access, [email protected], or 617-267-9300 program in Remis Auditorium. Level 1 by the Rotunda. or 617-369-3188 (TTY). Garden Cafeteria $ Linde Family Wing for

Bank of America Access Program Contemporary Art, Level G. Perfect for families: With additional support from the Maida S. Abrams Fund for Increasing a comfortable cafeteria offering a salad bar, pizza, Access and Educational Opportunities for People with Disabilities and MFS Investment Management. sandwiches, hamburgers, soups, snacks, and desserts, including value meals for adults and kids. SHOPS Visit our three shops for art-inspired gifts: Thank you for respecting the works of art on view. Please do not touch or disturb the objects Bookstore and Shop in Druker Family Pavilion, or displays in the galleries. Please stay at least Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, Level 1. 12 inches away from the art. MFA Signature Shop by the Huntington You are welcome to take still photographs and video of objects Entrance on Level 1. in the permanent collection with a handheld device, without flash or additional lighting, for personal, nondistributional, Gallery Shop outside the Gund Gallery, LG31, noncommercial use. Please refrain from photography where noted on specific galleries and works of art. Please do not when an exhibition is on view. use flashes, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, or video cameras in the galleries. Emergency Call Box MFA GUIDE Works on view may be subject to change. Changing Station Discover the details with a mobile MFA Guide! Please enjoy food and beverages in the dining areas only. Elevator Explore on your own or follow a mini tour. We ask that you step outside the galleries when making Restrooms Available at all ticket desks and the Member Services or answering cell phone calls. desk. Members $5; nonmembers $6; kids 17 and Stairs Please store all backpacks and bags larger than 11 x 15 under $4. Free for visitors who are Deaf or blind. inches in our complimentary coat check. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. When parking on city streets around the Museum, please observe city-posted parking restrictions. The city of Boston COVER: © TONY RINALDO PHOTOGRAPHY. aggressively enforces these regulations.

MFA HIGHLIGHTS Avenue of the Arts See back cover. 465 Huntington Avenue Pollock Generous support Boston, Massachusetts 02115 provided by the Gallery 328 Massachusetts Cultural Council. mfa.org 617-267-9300 9/2018 200M SHORT ON TIME? VISIT 12 HIGHLIGHTS! See the best the Museum has to offer with this tour of 12 collection highlights.

Olmec Mask Ganesh Mummies Gallery LG32 Gallery 176 Gallery 109

Oak Hill Rooms Sully Sargent Galleries 121 A–B Gallery 133 Gallery 232

Augustus Guanyin Donovan Gallery 213 Gallery 274 Gallery 268 © Tara Donovan, courtesy Pace Gallery. NY.

Monet El Greco Pollock 8 Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), Gallery 252 Gallery 250 Gallery 328 1 © 20 For information on these images, visit mfa.org.

DISCOVER THE DETAILS WITH A MOBILE MFA GUIDE! Put the Museum’s collection at your fingertips with an MFA Guide. Rent one at any ticket desk or the Member Services desk. Each stop on the collection tour has a number—choose your stop, type in the number, and you’re ready to explore. The MFA Guide features dozens of stops created especially for kids.