Art is thought-provoking, inspiring, and always worth viewing. That’s why art lovers should get themselves a $10 Weekend Pass and hop on the Franklin/Foxboro Line. The Commuter Rail is an easy and convenient way to hit several museums, theaters, and sculpture parks in a single weekend that will inspire you.
Art Attractions on the Franklin/Foxboro Line
Panther Way, Franklin, MA 02038
Though you might need to call a friend to pick you up or request a rideshare to get there, Franklin Sculpture Park is a must-see stop on the Franklin/Foxboro Line if you love art. Walk along the paths around the pond and appreciate the unique sculptures that are on display, from the rainbow arches to the giant welded steel bear. The park is always free and open to the public, and there are often new sculptures in rotation.
7 Eliot St A, Boston, MA 02130
The performing arts are always worth making time for if you’re a true art lover. The Footlight Club is America’s oldest community theater, producing performances every year since 1877. They put on a full season of plays and musicals, so check their calendar for what shows they’ll be putting on and plan a visit to the theater.
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an incredible attraction showcasing the impressive art collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner in her gorgeous home-turned-museum. Not only will you get to view paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts from Europe, Asia, and America, but also the empty frames still hanging in the Dutch Room gallery from the infamous art heist. Tickets at the door are limited so visitors are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets in advance. Also, check out your local library for discounted passes.
621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
The MassArt Museum is Boston’s only free contemporary art museum. It’s a teaching museum where you can view works by visionary artists and imagine the unimagined. As a non-collecting museum, the exhibitions are current, resonant, and relevant and encourage you to ask questions and experience something extraordinary.
465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
No art lover can resist a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts. It’s the 20th-largest art museum in the world, containing more than 8,000 paintings and 450,000 works of art. One of the most comprehensive art collections in the United States, you can view everything from Egyptian artifacts to portraits of the Founding Fathers to 19th century jewelry. Be sure to check for traveling exhibitions and special events so you can plan out your visit.
Come see the exhibitions of the artists of tomorrow. Tufts University Art Galleries oversee the exhibition spaces in the Shirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center in Medford, the galleries and public programs at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts in Boston, and Tufts University’s Permanent and Public Art Collection. They present up to four major exhibitions per semester, including one-person and group exhibitions, and produce public programs like art talks, workshops, and more.