I am going to age myself a little bit here. Around 15 years ago, a friend and I visited the MFA. I…read morevividly remember these creative chairs with placards stating "please be seated." We'd look at each other, laughing, saying "I am sitting on art!" Though a newly minted teenager, I had the wherewithal to know not to touch anything (unless expressly permitted). This is one of the things about the Pucker Gallery that I wish were more clear. Some of the art pieces were designed to be interacted with, like a unique working elevator-type piece. Paintings? haha yes - I know to keep a respectful distance here. Some other pieces, while I cannot remember the specifics, felt they could have been either. Further, on the same note, there were a couple sliding walls with art slightly tucked away; are we welcome to pull these out, or a no-touching zone? Despite the two paragraphs I just spent exposing my past and putting the gallery on blast, I thought this Gallery was awesome! For what seems like a smaller gallery, they had more works seemingly than several contemporary art museums I'd been to. There were a handful of exhibitions and numerous works within each one. The best part: entrance to the gallery is free! Especially where tickets to the, [in my opinion small and underwhelming] ICA and Mass MoCA are $20 and $25, respectively, this is beyond amazing! Thus, Pucker Gallery is in a league of its own. It is like a free mini-museum that I would happily visit again, either alone, with a friend, family, or even a date!

I visited Pucker Gallery for a private event on a Monday evening. I've definitely passed it by…read moredozens of times, but never actually noticed it. When you enter the building, you'll have to take the elevator upstairs to reach the actual gallery. I was impressed by the size of the place, especially given it's on Newbury Street. I'm honestly not a huge art person, but I really enjoyed walking around the gallery. There was a wide variety of art, so there's something for everyone. I especially appreciated how there was a lot of signage with information on the art, as well as some tv screens with educational videos. I'm not sure if this is the type of place you can often rent out for events, but if so, it's really a cool spot for that purpose. I hope to come back and visit Pucker Gallery again!

Do you ever walk through the MOMA wondering if you could ever get a world renown piece of modern…read moreart? Well, DTR Modern Galleries is the place for you. Walking in here is like seeing a chapter from a modern art history book. Some artists you may not recognize, but they are lauded as the masters of modern art from the 20th century. So yes, the art is pricey, but the gallery is worth a visit. The owners & staff are super friendly and willing to talk to anyone who is interested.

DTR modern is a beautiful gallery on Newbury Street in Boston. The gallery regularly boasts…read moreinteresting artwork in their front window that always invites me in. Each time I've walked in, the staff have been nothing but warm and welcoming. Although I'm not the most well-versed in art history, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and I've enjoyed listening to them speak about the art and the gallery. They have a passion for this gallery specifically, which is evident when you walk throughout and see them interacting with artists or customers. While I haven't decided on a piece I'd like to purchase, the staff are always accommodating and don't seem to mind if I ask them a lot of questions. Highly recommend this gallery whether you're a serious buyer or just looking for an excuse to admire some beautiful artwork!

Beautiful gallery. Had a lovely time with the staff, they are very welcoming & knowledgeable…read more Amazing collection of art- Picasso and Dali originals + really great contemporary art too. - Sophie M

Wonderful small gallery with amazing original art from many of the masters. The staff was terrific…read moreat describing the pieces. All in all a very enjoyable experience. There is no charge for entering the gallery.

Harvard Art Museums is where it's at. My daughter and I spent a couple of hours here and still…read moredidn't see everything. There are so many different exhibits, from ancient pieces to modern art, plus a lot of interactive exhibits to keep things that much more interesting. We caught the Celtic Art Across the Ages exhibit and a Critical Thinking exhibit that had hands-on activities and films. It wasn't just looking at art- we actually got to interact with it which made it way more fun. What I also loved about this museum is that cost is $0 to enjoy all this. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Cambridge, Mass.

It seems this museum has done a "reframing" of art descriptions--using the word "privilege" to…read moredescribe the clothes of a wealthy patron from the 17th century is embarrassing. We have these beautiful pieces because these people PAID for artists to practice their craft. Sounds like we all are privileged enjoy it! There is a time and place to discuss the injustices of the past, but using the inscription on Peale's portrait of Washington to judge his actions from a modern lens is NOT IT.

This is a cute concept, and since this is the reason I dropped by, I'll review this highlight…read moreinstead of the Dorchester Brewery. It is more like a collection of art around the brewery, but the signs are funny and it's interesting to note paintings that were donated vs. found in a thrift store vs. found in the garbage. It ranges from funny proportions to some truly bizarre. It's a great activity to giggle at with friends or make up fun commentary on a date. It's a fun little concept, free, and open late, so it's a funs stop in. The brewery features a full bar, arcade and board games and BBQ food as well. The owner even showed us an old cigarette dispensing machine now filled with chocolate packs. There's a lot going on and it is apparent a lot of thought and creativity went into the space. It's certainly not like a traditional "museum" but sometimes you need to see some bad art to really appreciate some good art elsewhere. You'll end up laughing at something.

Okay, so museum may not be the exact right word. This is kind of like a gallery in a brewery. I had…read moreseen an ad for this place on Instagram, and filed it away in my brain. I pulled it out of the file and went to see bad art. We walked in and the guy at the bar was very nice and pointed out the "route" of the paintings. The art was so fun--some worse than others. I really did understand what some of what the artists were thinking, and in other cases I just laughed and scratched my head It's small and we weren't there more than 20 minutes, but it was fun. Btw--it's free!!!

Gallery 253 reception / party! Great environment and group of people who work and show artwork…read morethere!

***** WARNING ARTISTS *****…read more I entered a fee-based competition for possible inclusion in a Gallery 263 exhibition. Instead of adhering to the specific acceptance/denial notification date stated in the specifications, this gallery, without any communication whatsoever, drug their heels and sent out notifications many days later than originally stated, thus rendering my artworks in limbo and unavailable for consideration or exhibition elsewhere. Upon my pointing this out to them, to my horror, their response did not suggest any plan of rectifying the situation going forward. In fact, they recommended I "...not submit to further opportunities at Gallery 263..". Way to go "Gallery" 263! Shoo away those demanding accountability when you take their money, and proceed with business as usual. (documents regarding this matter available upon request)

I'm gonna be honest, right up front... I expected this art exhibit to be a little... Boring. I am…read moreso happy to be wrong! They have some thing for everyone. The first floor is a mix of adult and children's pieces. The second floor has a huge dinosaur and art within the art... Visit and you'll know what I mean. Finally, the third floor has interactive art with Insta-worthy installations, and stations for kids of all ages to play with Legos, build their own race, cars, and race them against each other. THE DEAL: the art of the brick was worth every Lego that went into creating it. Fun for the whole family!

I TOTALLY had the same thought as Lynn J. I really thought that this "museum" would be boring and…read morenot really worth my time. However, I was wrong ... SO WRONG!!! I was fortunate enough to come here via a Yelp Elite event, and I am so glad I did!!! This place was such a pleasant surprise. At baseline, I love art and art museums. I had never heard of this "stuff" or the artist before ... nor am I fan of Legos. However, this place is awesome!!! I would highly encourage everyone of all ages to check this out. My favorite pieces were on Floor 2. First, the dinosaur. Duh!!! That thing was sa-weettttt!!! And second, the "paintings" with the Lego items in the art and present in real life. Seriouslyyyyy, so cool. I'm going to post a few pix but not all ... cuz you should really check it out for yourself!!!

CoSo is a exhibits work of artists in all stages of their careers, from student to established. The…read morework covers many different styles within the umbrella of contemporary art. Their membership extends to artists all over the USA. For the artists out there, just one note is that the membership fee to this organization is pretty hefty. It's worth getting in as a student so that you can exhibit there before you graduate (and thus avoid putting yourself in the poor house trying to pay your membership fee). I've said this in other reviews, but I prefer going to galleries over museums when I want to see traditional artwork. The admission is free, and if you ask the staff politely you can probably learn about how the artist painted the work, etc. There are always free flyers you can bring home for your art notebook, too.

CoSo is a great Newbury St. destination. It's a small space for work by local artists, and it's…read moreless pretentious and more interesting than most galleries on Newbury. I've visited several times, and what I like best is that there always seem to be several artists hanging out and willing to talk about their work.