UMass Boston

History of the MFA and Its Collections

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Explore the history of the MFA and the development of its collection over the past 150 years with MFA historian Maureen Melton '85 'G90. Through stories of the community’s generosity, learn how the MFA has grown into one of the nation’s great art museums, how the collection has changed, and how purposeful collecting will guide that growth in the years ahead.