Our whole family LOVED this museum! And when I say everyone from age 2 to almost 40 had an amazing time, I truly mean it! You could easily spend an entire day here and honestly, probably even longer. Every area has something different to explore, with hands on activities that are both fun and educational. There was so much to see and do that we were constantly discovering something new. The kids' favorite was building a car using batteries and then testing it to see how fast it would go along the track. They could have stayed there forever! My personal favorites were the bed of nails (yes, I actually tried it ) and the machine sponsored by Takeda that you stand on, and it tells you which areas of your body supposedly need a little extra attention. It was hilarious and so much fun! The AI dog robot was also SO cool! And honestly, the list of things we loved just keeps going. Even the cafeteria was a pleasant surprise. There was a good selection, the food was decent, and the prices were actually reasonable which isn't always the case at museums. This is definitely one of those places where every age can find something to enjoy. We had an amazing time as a family, and I would absolutely recommend adding this museum to your list! read more

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Super fun thing to do with the family and children of all ages. Lots of things to touch and explore and just as many shows available as activities. We tried to get 3 shows shoved in our trip along with seeing the museum and barely made it and still missed things. For the shows, we found them all to be very entertaining. Saw the ai and robot show first in the morning. It was a fun experience and the kiddos loved it. Then we did the lighting show and I will say if you aren't a fan of loud noises and bright lights maybe pick to go inside the sensory room for this. They've thought of everything to ensure everyone has a great experience and this was a great idea to offer. Finally we did the Omni deep space show. It's an extra $10 a person but it was absolutely worth it and stunning! The kids were in absolute aw. For the museum, I will say it was exceptionally clean, and filled with hands on experiences. There's so much to do I recommend doing this with a plan. Cafeteria inside the red wing offers food for the whole family at very reasonable prices. All the food was hot and tasty. I did a separate review for them on their side and it's under "riverview cafe". Finally the gift shop was very cool. I bought a dinosaur sweater with spikes on the back and a key chain. Note: this is expensive and can easily be bypassed if you don't want to spend more because admittedly I had no plans to buy anything there and still spent $111 . Overall amazing trip with the family and it was made even easier with parking that connects right to the museum. $33 for me for 7 hours of parking. Yes you can absolutely get parking cheaper elsewhere, but if you have or know someone with a disability and want to make the experience smoother without the rush in Boston this is a great option. read more

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Free IMAX movie every first Sunday of the month?? At the Omni theater at the museum of science?? Sign me up!! And that's what we did! We watch Super Dogs - it wasn't our first choice but the Space one was already all booked out so we chose this and it was awesome! Some of the cinematography was absolutely breathtaking- they filmed this in different parts of the world and got incredible footage - likely by drone filming. They showed different dogs and their stories. Overall it was a great movie. We could sit where we wanted - no assigned seats for this show. Initially we sat high up and these seats are at a steep incline so we decided to move further down. Staff was friendly and helpful. The museum interior is nice and has these color coded wings. There is a cafe too although we've never tried it. Parking - this time we parked in the museum garage itself to save time and it was $18 for up to 2 hours which was sufficient for us as the movie was only about 90 minutes. We have in the past managed to find some street meter parking nearby and walk a bit was great too. There are restrooms on the upper floor too which was convenient. Overall a good experience! Great place to go for everyone in the family. read more

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Pretty cool institution (I'm not saying that just because of their ice room!) for events at night - they had a blue wing open for us to wander in, put in some cool ice-themed ice cream service, music, racing and ping pong, plenty of catered food and giant donuts. The exhibits were fun - the micro to macro size, the ice area, the hands-on play, watching the robot dog, and more. Definitely a fun afternoon for the kids and one even the adults appreciated after hours with drinks. Liked the VR and flying your drone across to find animals and more in the ice space, the real ice wall, and the scary climber (shocked a few ppl not paying attention). The globe and space exhibits were interesting, theater and more to explore. Plenty of areas to get hands-on with science and look at weird and cool science experiments that could inspire you to do more. And the dinosaur T-Rex with a tuxedo bow? Nice touch! Will have to come by here another time to explore the other areas in the museum. read more

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I had a great time here at the Boston Museum of science. It was very big and there was so much hands-on stuff to do with kids of all ages. They have a little food court inside of this museum and there is a parking garage that connects right to the museum as well. There is definitely a wide variety of things to learn and see here. I feel like just one day at the museum was not even enough. They do offer memberships and I can see why lol. This museum is definitely a place kids will want to go back to. One of my favorite parts of the museum was the brain area where they have a human brain and someone that explains all about it. I just thought it was pretty cool that they had a human brain on display. They even had exhibits that I did not get to see, simply because there was just not enough time in one day like I said. Highly recommend for a rainy day activity or a fun play date! read more

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Been coming here since I was a wee lad and still love the hell out of this place. Plenty to do for kids and adults. Interactive exhibits cover pretty much everything STEM-related. Don't miss the planetarium shows. My only gripe would be that the food service closes down way too early and it wouldn't be so bad to extend the overall hours a tad too. read more

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Visited here through the ASTC passport program. Normally it's about $30 pp. there are various science topics from dinosaurs, biology , math, etc... It took me about 3 hour to see everything. A pretty good science museum for both kids and adults! read more

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We make it a point to stop in every 1-2 years as a lot of the museum exhibits stay the same. The museum is interesting but honestly isn't big enough to hold your attention all day unless you're also doing the Omni and the Planetarium shows. A few of the interactive exhibits were broken which was a bummer. It's also under construction so there were tons of construction workers walking around. Staff is friendly. The food from the cafe is below mediocre, so if you can bring your own or plan to go to the nearby CambridgeSide Galleria for better options. The electricity theater was super interesting and while they offer a low sensory area for viewing, you cannot hear the presenter well at all. Overall if you can get discounted tickets it's worth the trip. read more

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People told us that the Museum of Science is among the best science centers in the country. After spending two hours there, there is a lot to see and experience. Here's our take on the Museum of Science visiting with our nine-year-old daughter. 1) Admission: Visiting from Washington, D.C. where many museums are free, it's always abrasive to pay so much for museums. For the three of us to visit with an IMAX ticket too, it was $120+. To their credit, they stamped our tickets so we could go back again within six months since we went two hours before closing. Staff were super helpful and kind. 2) Space: There are three floors well organized with clear signage. There are areas for smaller kids and some for older kids. My nine-year-old enjoyed the robot dog and the arctic experience. 3) IMAX: We paid for the 50-minute rescue dog movie. It was engaging and inspiring! It does bring up some disasters like terrorism and earthquakes so be prepared for that if your child has a big imagination. read more

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Now my kids are 8 and 3 years old. We still adore the Museum of Science and find their membership valuable. Looking forward to the new wing (currently under construction). read more

I was a little worried there wouldn't be enough for my 17 month old but there is truly so much there. We could have spent our whole 3 hours in the train exhibit! They have headphones for kids for the electricity show which is nice. It's easy to get to and to park if you drive in. Pretty pricey for parking, getting a membership may be worth it! They have a nice cafe which wasn't too pricey and has a nice view of the river read more

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I've only been on part of their first floor. There is a Duck Tour office inside but you actually can buy tickets outside once the booth opens or on line. Those who purchased tickets catch the land and water vehicle by the big dinosaur to the far left of the building. I purchased hot beverages from their cafe and used the restroom before the tour. I saw stairs going down that said live animals. The exhibits I got a glimpse of were impressive. After our Duck Tour I spent a bundle at their gift shop. It wasn't open before 9:30 a.m. I saw a few families bringing their young kiddies to the museum. read more

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I hadn't planned to visit the Museum of Science, but I had purchased a CityPass and it was raining pretty bad on our first day in Boston. I had all outdoor activities planned so plan B was museums and other indoor activities. This museum is huge and it's got a plethora of interactive displays and exhibitions. I would say that it's more geared towards children than adults, but as two adults, we still had a great time. What I mean by it's geared toward children is that the interactive displays are very basic and a bit simplistic. You could use the word "hokey" maybe. There are a lot of elevators if you have strollers or mobility issues. The escalators were being worked on when we were there but it wasn't too big of an issue. I will say the best part of this museum is the presentations that they have. I'd highly suggest the electricity one with the Tesla coils. Super cool and really fun. read more

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Maybe if i came with a small group of friends and got to explore, rather than keeping an eye on 115 teens I would have enjoyed the museum more! It has a lot to offer but was really crowded, preventing the ability to slowly go through and enjoy each exhibit. A lot of the shows took place after we had to leave too. Not a bad spot, i guess i was just expecting a bit more. New York museums are just a little more extra than the ones in Boston! read more

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I have been coming here since a child and still love going! Always a good time are the Museum of Science. Highly recommend for anyone of any age. read more

I've loved the Museum of Science since I was little. The last time I went, I was in a wheelchair due to foot surgery. I was delighted by how accessible the entire building is. The floors are flat and there was enough space in between displays for me to maneuver, even with my foot elevated. read more

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Such a fun museum! This was my first time at the museum of science here in Boston, and it was such a blast! I truly learned so much and I love how interactive the museum is. My favorite exhibit was probably the electricity/ lightning one. We didn't catch a show there but I wish we had, hopefully next time we'll go early enough to see it! You could easily spend all day here so I'd recommend going early. We went on a Sunday afternoon, so of course it was very crowded with families (as a science museum should be!) but this did mean that I got muscled out of some interactive exhibits by little kids. So if you are going without kids, I would recommend going sometime during the week as to avoid that. Otherwise it was such a fun experience and I definitely want to go back! read more

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Grew up going to MOS on field trips and family trips. Decades later I still go and I take my friends kids too! This place opens children and adults imagination to a world of scientific possibilities. It sparks creativity, curiosity, inclusivity, and promotes exploration. Exhibits are kept clean and up to date. Cafeteria is affordable and serves exceptional food. Bathrooms are kept clean. read more

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Beautiful museum, it's even an art and architecture museum if you try! Hand painted murals, gorgeous sculptures, innovative light displays, and many wonders of the natural world! I love it. Will be back. read more

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There's a good amount of interactive things to do for even toddlers that you could spend a whole day! Kids thoroughly enjoyed everything from the dinosaur exhibits, the live animals, the space ship, etc. The only negative thing is that for a museum of this size, there's only ONE elevator at the central building, and ONE food court/eating area. read more

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I love visiting museums when I travel so, naturally my adult-ish (engineer) friends and I made our way to the Museum of Science. We breezed through everything here because it wasn't very interesting. Spot the robot was cool to see, but again, nothing out of the ordinary from what we would see in our alma mater's robotics club. In my honest opinion, this entire museum is more for the kids. If you're strapped for time and have this on your list, I don't think you'd be missing out on much if you decide to skip this to do something else on the list. read more

Visited the museum on February break, and it actually was not as packed as I feared it would be. Since I haven't been here in a while, while there was a ton of new things to see and some of the old favorites. - 4D theater is always fun - live shows are great for the kids. It's located in the lower level - green wing (by the birds) - Scooters (5) are free and available first come first serve - lightning show is always a good one. Try seeing it from the back side. It's less crowded and you can get amazing views! - cafeteria food is not so great, but it has spectacular views of the Charles and Boston skyline - slime bar located in the museum store. $20/slime up to three types of slime - lockers available Make sure to get museum passes from the library for the discount! read more

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Rating: 4.5 I have been to museum of science multiple times but every visit is always interesting as they change up their presentations time to time. Last time i was here with a partner we came late and did not have enough time to go through all of the 3 floors. Thankfully they gave us a return pass for free within 6month since it was rainy and we entered late that day. This time we came prepared and arrived around 12:00pm. We started on the 3rd floor and made our way down. This time we were able to go through everything and even stopped by for some showings for perception, reptile/snake and lighting show which were all interesting. Lots of interesting interactive presentations are around everywhere. We throughly enjoyed the visit. I love that this places encourage good of science and makes it fun for people that may not think about to day to day. There are lots of kids as well as it's a popular spot for parents and kids. Overall i like museum of science and plan to revisit time to time. Definitely one of a better museums around. read more

I enjoy the museum! 3 floors with different sections and many interactive sections that is also fun for adults. We kept entering at beginning shows where staff with red coats demonstrated experiments and animals. Kid friendly and adult friendly~ is it a big reason to come to Boston? No really, but this museum is a fun visit for locals who need something to do in very hot or cold days. A tourist shouldn't seek this is a main part of the trip because it will take up time and there are other spots more worth the trip for. read more

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Great museum. Geared to children but honestly lots to hold adults interest too while they learn, explore, and have fun. Clean and well maintained. Worth visiting. read more

One of my favorite museums! I've been bringing my 5 year old since she was a baby. There's so much to see and I love the interactive exhibits. My 5 year old is really into reptiles, and she loved seeing the snakes and iguanas. There is something for everyone here! It is pricey, and I highly recommend getting a membership. You'll be back! read more

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Love the Museum of Science. I'd definitely say this museum is geared towards younger kids. Well adults can learn just as much, the exhibits are definitely more kids friendly. The sticker price is so expensive. Be sure to check out your local museum pass for 50% off sticker price. Or try the Boston CityPass to save money. The parking gets crazy after mid-day here. Try to come here at 9 AM, if you can. You have 30 minutes grace period between paying for your garage ticket and then exit the garage. In my experience, it's enough time even if you have to park at the very top level of the garage to exit. If this is your first time visiting and driving, be sure to check out the driving directions before you exit. There are a couple of lanes that would take you to Storrow drive or 93. It's so easy to get in the wrong lane when you exit. And you know how the Boston drivers would do if you take .25 seconds to study your GPS. read more

Museum of Science - Museums Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bought a combo ticket with my duck tour and was parked right here, so explored the museum. It's definitely a fun experience, with a lot of interactive exhibits that appeal to both kids and adults. Having said that it does heavily lean towards kids. So mileage may vary if you're an adult, but I made the best of it and found a lot of interesting and fun experiences. The whole museum only takes a couple hours, although I didn't do any of the add-ons. The layout is a little weird but labeled by color so its still relatively easy to move about. Its a fun time overall, but patience is definitely needed with the unsupervised kids running about. read more

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We visited the Museum of Science during our trip and it's a great place to spend half a day, especially with kids. Lots of interactive and engaging exhibits. The only downside was parking -- not enough spaces, and we had to park far and walk. Overall, a very nice family-friendly spot. read more

Museum of Science Boston is always a fun time to come and explore. Was very fun Sunday funday. Lots to explore for all ages! Two adults cost $62 and daughter was free since she was under 3. Parking only cost $20 as well read more

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I was in Boston for work, and wanted my student and her mom to experience something outside of our college visit, it was cold so an inside activity was called for. We decided to check out the museum of science, it was an awesome place! So many difference areas to check out, art, animals, AI, as well many other science facets, all around cool place and I hope to get the chance to go back one day. read more

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I saw lots of reviews saying to skip this if you don't have kids as the exhibits & interactive displays were catered to kids, but i disagree. Some exhibits & explanations were more kid friendly, but by no means meant exclusively for kids. My wife & I visited as 2 adults with no kids & had a good time! For what it's worth, the 2 of us have strong science backgrounds as an optometrist & a nurse, but we still learned some new & cool things. We came on a Thursday afternoon at 1:30 pm on purpose to avoid the crowds of kids & basically could do & see whatever we wanted. I definitely do think it would have been less enjoyable if crowded. We spent close to 3 hours here without doing any extra movies & still didn't look at everything. If I had to recommend one thing, I'd definitely make sure to check out the included lightning show. Very cool! Some items did seem slightly dated & others were in the process of being renovated, but the majority of the museum was modern & very entertaining. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun to do! read more

Great museum but the gift shop employees are bizarrely rude for no discernible reason

The museum has a Rat problem that they need to address. There was a rat running by the planetarium which is close to the food court area. I'm a pass member and have been going to the museum since I was a child I have never seen rodents. read more

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I have been coming to the Museum of Science for the last 15 years or so, and it's an absolutely great experience every time. This is my favorite museum in Boston. They have so many interactive exhibits - each wing (Red, Blue, Green) offering something unique! The Green wing is by far my favorite, and every Bostonian has memories of running through the lane. I always enjoy hitting up their food court after exploring the museum as well - great fast food and yummy desserts! Additionally, they offer a few shows here such as the lightning show and the planetarium, which is definitely a hit! read more

Last summer we took family to the Museum of Science and ended up getting a membership because multiple tickets can be converted into a membership. We had a great time that day. But my husband and I didn't go again! Until I went a couple weeks ago! I had a Great time! I saw the Heart of New England Omni show with my free pass which was really fun and saw the new exhibits. I also saw Sea Lions 4D which was worth the extra ticket price - it was an adorable 3D movie with some cute 4D surprises. The exhibit on slow animals was so fun. The sloth woke up while I was there! They sleep 18 hours so that was some luck!!!! There were a lot of animals there. The Immersive exhibit showing us what we will lose with climate change was very poignant. I loved going to the Museum of Science growing up and it still offers a good time for all ages and the membership really is a good deal. read more

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Very interactive if you have young kids otherwise I wouldn't recommend. There were thousands of kids on field trips there so it was very loud and chaotic. read more

I feel like this museum is strictly for the edification of children. For it to be $31 per person, I found that extremely disappointing. I would have liked to learn something new. The overall experience was pretty overwhelming - lots of sights, sounds, and smells. But good job on having lockers and accessible stroller parking. read more

A very good museum for kids and adults. If you live in Boston, I highly recommend you get the annual membership. It's a good indoor space for rain or shine. If you get the higher tier membership, you get 2 hours of "free" parking. read more

A great place to visit, whether you are a local or a tourist visiting Boston. Rainy day? Have kids? Want to go somewhere for all ages? Interested in science and technology? The list goes on. The Museum of Science is the place for you if you answered yes to any of those. There is truly TONS to look at. It's a mix of interactive activities, watching videos, reading, walking through exhibits, checking out live creatures, it truly has it all. Not to mention the massive wings in this place. We spent half a day at the museum, only to realize we only had done one wing of the entire museum. There was still so much we hadn't explored! They also offer discounted admission codes quite often so my buddies and I we're able to check this out (on a rainy day which was perfect) for half the price, just by luck of stumbling across a discount code. Although it can be crowded, especially due to weekend outings and school field trips, I will say there are plenty of things to do and pockets to walk around, so the crowds don't seem too big or overwhelming if you ask me. They've also got a parking garage attached, which is expensive but handy because there's no street parking outside. read more

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