There have been many connoisseurs of art and of museums over the years who have said that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts could be considers a wonderful melding of the extraordinary Musee d'Orsay of Paris, and the renowned British Museum of London. With such high praise, it should be no surprise that the museum enjoys the support and loyalty of both the residents of Boston and also the city officials as well.

In an effort to make sure that this fine repository of the arts remains a leader in the field, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is in the midst of extensive renovations. The east wing of the facility has all but disappeared in the process of the ongoing demolition and ensuing reconstruction. The completion of this expansive grand addition to the museum is highly anticipated and is expected to be dedicated in 2010.

This massive renovation means that there will be new and exciting additional art exhibitions that will expand the capacity of the museum. The management of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts is also developing new events exhibitions and art center programs that will further enhance the overall experience of visitors.

While the renovations are in progress, the museum is introducing many new exhibits and displays in areas that are not affected by the construction, to help encourage local area residents to continue patronizing the facility and taking advantage of the current offerings. Visitors to the Boston area are also encouraged to visit the many gallery exhibitions that are still running, even during this time of change and improvement.

The museum is easy to access by making use of the city's efficient transportation system known as the MBTA, or the "T," as many locals call it. For those arriving by car, there are two museum parking lots available. One lot is actually a covered garage while the other is an open-air parking lot. Parking is fairly limited and tends to fill up very fast so patrons are encouraged to either take public transportation or carpool whenever possible.

Daily operating hours for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts are as follows: Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Only select gallery exhibitions and the art gallery housed in the West Wing of the museum are open after 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday.

This Boston museum has an extensive collection of fine, exquisite and rare art pieces, which have been collected from many different areas of the world. The Art Gallery of Asia, Africa, and Oceania are very popular with art connoisseurs. One current art gallery exhibit is the Weng Collection, which highlights Chinese paintings and works of calligraphy. The Art of Europe gallery is an equally extensive collection, which includes over 22,000 pieces of art and covers eras from the seventh century up to the twentieth century, featuring some of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Some of the other collections of art that can be found at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are the gallery of the Art of the Ancient World, the exhibit of the Art of the Americas, the gallery that showcases Contemporary Art, and many others. There are also extensive exhibitions that present textiles, fashion and even musical instruments in terms of artistry. There is also an interactive tour of the museum, which is a good orientation to the facility and provides additional background about the art works on display.

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