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Long line at the MFA this morning

Free admission on Martin Luther King Day will do that, as Melissa Sullivan noticed.

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Only because they make you wait in the ticket line to get a free ticket.

Why don't they just open the doors?

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I dunno...fire codes, priceless pieces of art scattered throughout the building, bathrooms are only able to be cleaned on certain schedules since you can't close them all at the same time...the staff getting overwhelmed trying to keep everyone and everything safe. Those are probably all the silly reasons they made people wait in a line.

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The problem wasn't that the museum was at capacity. They weren't holding the line until some people exited.

The problem was an inefficient procedure for letting people in. Which accomplishes nothing towards protecting the art, staff, or bathrooms.

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Very short line, less than 5 minutes to get in at about 2 pm. And less than 10 minute wait to get in to The Clock at about 2:30, though The Clock line was longer when I left.

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...there was no line at the Fenway Entrance.

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The existence of a workaround helps prove that the line at the front entrance is a result of pointless bureaucracy, rather than something unavoidable or important.

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I have been an MFA employee for 14 years. I would advise anyone to use the Fenway (rear) entrance during open house days as there is hardly ever a line. I also strongly recommend not bringing backpacks or large bags as they are required to be checked. The lines for the bag check can be an hour wait or longer. Go light and enjoy.

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But unless the money is a hardship I'd recommend paying the normal entry fee and going on a regular day. Fewer crowds and nothing wrong with supporting institutions like this.

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Do they still offer a free 2nd visit within 10 days? That made the price seem a lot more reasonable. I became a member a few years ago so I'm not sure if they still do it.

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Yes, you may visit again within 10 days if you paid for a regular ticket.

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The admission charge is also voluntary on Wednesday evenings (and it's open till 10).

http://www.mfa.org/visit

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BPL card holders can reserve an MFA pass in advance (you have to select specific date) and admits 2 adults for $10 each. The library also has reduced-admission passes for the ICA, Gardner, the Aquarium, Zoo New England and other institutions.

http://www.bpl.org/general/circulation/museum_passes.php

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In Cambridge, the passes for museums people want to visit are all booked months in advance.

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Massachusetts EBT Card Holders Receive $3 Admission Per Person for up to Four People

http://www.mfa.org/news/ebt-admission-discount

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It's free every Wednesday, people! And open until 10! (and still the best deal in town ;-))

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