Historic Mission Hill
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Museums and Parks
Historic and outdoor spaces to experience!
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Shattuck Visitor Center
Designed over 100 years ago by the renowned Frederick Law Olmstead. In the heart
of Boston, the Emerald Necklace is a backyard for city residents and a
destination for more than one million visitors annually.
Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park
Expansive views of the city, walking trails and landscaped grounds. The park is
dedicated to Kevin's passionate leadership as Mission Hill's State
Representative from 1974-2002, honoring his commitment to the residents and
community of Mission Hill.
MassArt Art Museum
Located on the MassArt campus, about a year ago, the MassArt Art Museum (MAAM)
had its grand opening, fulfilling a mission to make contemporary art accessible
to everyone in the Boston area through daily free admission.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the
collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. We welcome more than one
million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to
contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Sheehy Park
Great views of downtown Boston, a wonderful family park with outdoor seating and
a playground for young families to enjoy!
Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library
Come inside and enjoy the architecture; high ceiling, large windows, woodwork,
rosettes design trim, and cheery children's room. It just might become one of
your favorite places. This branch’s current location opened in 1931 in a Gothic
building designed by famed architect Ralph Adams Cram.