# MFA Mobile

> Museum audio-visual tours, artwork details, maps, and exhibition information. (iPhone/iPad app by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-mobile/id1530610438 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston](https://appshunter.io/developer/567764490)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.19/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 128 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-mobile/id1530610438/reviews.md

## What is MFA Mobile?

Enhance your Museum experience with MFA Mobile, where audio and video tours feature the stories behind the art and a variety of voices that you can only get on the app. Follow a route on a tour or search for the numbers accompanying the artwork in the galleries. Pinch-screen technology allows you to zoom in on the art and experience their rich details. 

Get handy information like what’s on view and the Museum map, and enjoy interpretive content that isn’t available anywhere else at the MFA. Download the new, free app to bring art to life right on your phone, at home or in the Museum!

## Key features

- Audio and video tours
- Artwork detail zoom
- Museum map
- Exhibition information
- Searchable artwork numbers

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mfa-mobile/id1530610438/reviews.md

### 1/5 — $27 to visit a museum sponsored by banks

*2022-11-10, version 1.6*

No more free entrance times to the public on Wednesdays. The inclusive language on their website is just fluff. They don’t want plebs in there.

### 5/5 — Fun app!

*2022-08-31, version 1.4.4*

I loved using this app throughout the museum, I learned a lot!

### 2/5 — Not Very Helpful

*2022-02-07, version 1.4*

Like a previous poster, I thought this would replace the rentable clunky players   
This doesn't even have the times of the museum or when the shop or cafes are open ! 
I was hoping for a map that was more helpful... like you could type in "Japanese Tattoo Exhibit" and it would guide you to the correct wing. 
The current map (on this app or on paper) does not make it easy to navigate the museum 
There's no calendar of events/times?  
I'm not entirely sure what this app actually provides except curator recordings of 4 things

### 2/5 — Useless

*2021-10-09, version 1.1*

I thought you could listen to all audio descriptions, but no. The majority of the audio in the museum is for the rented audio guide. This app is only for those items that have a logo of a mobile device, and there almost none of those around.

### 1/5 — Useless map

*2021-07-24, version 1.1*

You can’t search for a particular painting, artist, genre, or time period and the maps only tell you the broadest geographic information housed in each part of the museum. You’re better off wandering around.

### 1/5 — Privacy labels?

*2021-03-14, version 1.1*

Time to update the app with privacy labels. Also, make sure the app doesn’t track users—the current privacy policy makes me a bit nervous about that.

### 5/5 — Outstanding app

*2020-11-28, version 1.1*

I used this on my phone at the museum and found it so easy to use. All the curated material, on the walls and audio are on there. Great to preview before going and after to enjoy again!

## Frequently asked questions about MFA Mobile

### What is MFA Mobile?

MFA Mobile is a free application designed to enhance the museum experience. It provides audio and video tours, detailed artwork information with zoom capabilities, museum maps, and details about current exhibitions.

### Does MFA Mobile have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in MFA Mobile. It is described as a free app.

### What devices support MFA Mobile?

MFA Mobile is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is MFA Mobile updated?

The latest version of MFA Mobile is 1.6, and it was last updated on October 13, 2022. This suggests updates are released periodically.

### What is the age rating for MFA Mobile?

MFA Mobile has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults. This indicates it contains content appropriate for a wide audience.

### Can I zoom in on artwork with MFA Mobile?

Yes, MFA Mobile features pinch-screen technology that allows you to zoom in on artwork. This enables you to experience the rich details of the art.

### How can I find specific artworks using MFA Mobile?

You can find specific artworks by following a route on a tour or by searching for the numbers that accompany the artwork in the galleries. This feature helps you navigate and discover pieces within the museum.

### What kind of interpretive content does MFA Mobile offer?

MFA Mobile offers interpretive content that is not available anywhere else at the MFA. This includes stories behind the art and a variety of voices featured in the audio and video tours.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.6 — 2022-10-13

UX improvements and bug fixes.

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