Boston Children’s Museum
About
Boston Children’s Museum has been creating innovative, hands-on exhibits for children and families for more than 100 years, and its emphasis on learning through experience has inspired museums worldwide. Exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health and fitness, and the arts. Visitors can climb a three-story structure, explore Science Playground, get inspired by KidPower, visit an authentic Japanese house, and make things in art and STEAM labs.
Current exhibits include Dream it! Build it!, where kids tackle construction, architecture and engineering challenges with real tools, and a traveling Mo Willems exhibit featuring The Pigeon. Seasonal programs include a Halloween Spooktacular, and an annual festival showcases local artists, technologists and innovators. The museum also hosts private events in its galleries, with a green catering option that uses local, sustainable food, real china and biodegradable utensils.
What to Know
- Members receive free admission.
- The museum won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston award for best kid-friendly museum.
- It is wheelchair accessible.
- Free at-home activities are available online through Beyond the Chalkboard.
- The museum holds a collection of objects from around the world that is more than 100 years old.
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