Nielsen Gallery, Boston

#398 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Art gallery

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Nielsen Gallery is a commercial art gallery originally located on Newbury Street in the Back Bay area of Boston, United States. Founded in 1963 by Nina Nielsen and John Baker, the gallery won “Best Show in a Commercial Gallery in the United States,” prizes from the International Association of Art Critics, in 2005 and 2009. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'5"N, 71°4'38"W

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Back BayBoston United States

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Nielsen Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Copley Place, Club Café, Trinity Church.

0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
~1460 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Copley Place, Boston
8 min walk • Copley Place, nestled in the historic heart of Boston, stands as an upscale shopping haven that caters to the discerning tastes of both locals and visitors alike. This premier shopping center, located in the vibrant Back Bay area, offers a luxurious shopping experience...
~1640 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Club Café, Boston
8 min walk • Club Café, a staple of Boston's vibrant nightlife, has been a welcoming venue for the city's LGBTQ+ community and allies since its establishment in 1983. Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic South End, this multifaceted establishment at 209 Columbus Avenue offers...
~640 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Trinity Church, Boston
4 min walk • Trinity Church, a cornerstone of Boston's architectural and spiritual landscape, stands as a testament to both history and craftsmanship. Nestled in the city's vibrant Back Bay area, the church is a focal point for residents and visitors alike.
0.4 miNW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
11 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a lush urban oasis that offers city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling streets. This picturesque park stretches for three miles along the river, providing...
~540 ftSE
Square, Farmer's market
Copley Square, Boston
3 min walk • Copley Square, nestled in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This public square is bordered by some of the most significant buildings in Boston, including the historic Trinity Church, the...
~1550 ftN
Monuments and statues
Lotta Fountain, Boston
8 min walk • Lotta Fountain is a 1939 fountain and sculpture by artist Katharine Lane Weems and architects J. W. Ames and E. S. Dodge. It is installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1800 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
9 min walk • The Prudential Center is an enclosed shopping mall within the mixed-use Prudential Center complex in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
~460 ftSW
Gothic church with music services
Old South Church, Boston
3 min walk • Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic United Church of Christ congregation first organized in 1669. Its present building was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
12 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~390 ftNW
Street, Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
2 min walk • Commonwealth Avenue is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. It begins at the western edge of the Boston Public Garden, and continues west through the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Allston, Brighton and Chestnut Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nielsen Gallery?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Boston (2 min walk), Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial, Boston (2 min walk), Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston (2 min walk), Copley Society of Art, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Nielsen Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nielsen Gallery:

Light rail

Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (3 min walk)
Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)

Bus

Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St • Lines: 10, 39, 502, 504, 55, 9 (4 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St • Lines: 504, 55, 9 (4 min walk)

Metro

Back Bay • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)
Tufts Medical Center • Lines: Orange (18 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (8 min walk)
Boston South Station (29 min walk)