Boston Museums
The Boston museum scene is alive with history, activity and art. Families with kids of all ages can enjoy visits to the Boston Children's Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, or the Boston Science Museum providing hours of fun and education. Boston boasts many world-class museums, including the Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Boston Children's Museum ato name just a few. When planning your Boston Museum visit, be sure to check your local library for discount coupons and free passes!
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Boston Children's Museum, Boston, $$
Boston Children’s Museum is chock full of entertaining things to do & explore. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the 3 story New Balance climbing structure - a favorite with kids. Have fun in the bubble room, explore...
Boston Children’s Museum is chock full of entertaining things to do & explore. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the 3 story New Balance climbing structure - a favorite with kids. Have fun in the bubble room, explore...
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum (for kids and adults), Boston, $
The Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum is a re-creation of the famous protest in a full scale replica of the tea party ship, also museum exhibits. It's a great place for kids to learn first-hand what happened at the Boston...
The Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum is a re-creation of the famous protest in a full scale replica of the tea party ship, also museum exhibits. It's a great place for kids to learn first-hand what happened at the Boston...
Charles Hayden Planetarium - Now Open!, Boston, $$
The Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Boston Museum of Science offers young and old alike the opportunity to reach for the stars. Following a $9 million renovation, the Charles Hayden Planetarium is the most...
The Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Boston Museum of Science offers young and old alike the opportunity to reach for the stars. Following a $9 million renovation, the Charles Hayden Planetarium is the most...
Concord Museum, Concord, $$
Engaging galleries, & period rooms provide an introduction to Concord' s history from Native America through 1775 and to the days of Emerson and Thoreau.
Engaging galleries, & period rooms provide an introduction to Concord' s history from Native America through 1775 and to the days of Emerson and Thoreau.
Discovery Museum, Acton, $$
The Children's Discovery Museum now has has twice the exhibit space of the original museum and includes significant new galleries for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) experiences including water;...
The Children's Discovery Museum now has has twice the exhibit space of the original museum and includes significant new galleries for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) experiences including water;...
Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Institute for the U.S. Senate, Boston, $$
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate offers a dynamic, interactive experience in democracy. Visit our full-scale representation of the United States Senate Chamber, see a replica of Senator...
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate offers a dynamic, interactive experience in democracy. Visit our full-scale representation of the United States Senate Chamber, see a replica of Senator...
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, $
Features rotating exhibits of over 1200 pictures by the children's book author and artist and others. Drawings are hung at children's eye level. The large art studio hosts almost daily art-making activities.
Features rotating exhibits of over 1200 pictures by the children's book author and artist and others. Drawings are hung at children's eye level. The large art studio hosts almost daily art-making activities.
Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH), Cambridge, $
Explore 12,000 specimens drawn from Harvard’s vast research collections at the University's most visited museum -- dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones, and animals from around the globe. Enjoy frequent family programs...
Explore 12,000 specimens drawn from Harvard’s vast research collections at the University's most visited museum -- dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones, and animals from around the globe. Enjoy frequent family programs...
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, $$
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars.
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts, Concord, $
Orchard House is the former home of author Louisa May Alcott (Little Women). Very homey and informal - shown by 30 minute tours only.
Orchard House is the former home of author Louisa May Alcott (Little Women). Very homey and informal - shown by 30 minute tours only.
MIT Museum, Cambridge, $
A showcase for MIT innovation — past, present, and future. The main gallery features a host of science and tech exhibits.
A showcase for MIT innovation — past, present, and future. The main gallery features a host of science and tech exhibits.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), Boston, $$
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is an elegant and impressive space filled with captivating masterpieces from around the world. The museum offers several hands-on art and drop-in programs for families and children.
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is an elegant and impressive space filled with captivating masterpieces from around the world. The museum offers several hands-on art and drop-in programs for families and children.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Western Mass, $$$
Located in Springfield, MA., the birthplace of basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame is a 48,000 sq. ft. museum with 3 levels of entertaining and educational
Located in Springfield, MA., the birthplace of basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame is a 48,000 sq. ft. museum with 3 levels of entertaining and educational
Old South Meeting House, Boston, $
When you follow the Freedom Trail's red line you'll eventually arrive at the Old South Meeting House. It was built in 1729 as a Puritan Church but has become better known as the site of the Boston Tea Party.
When you follow the Freedom Trail's red line you'll eventually arrive at the Old South Meeting House. It was built in 1729 as a Puritan Church but has become better known as the site of the Boston Tea Party.
Old State House Museum, Boston, $
The Old State House dates back to 1713. It was the center of all political life and debate in colonial Boston, and it remains the city's oldest public building.
The Old State House dates back to 1713. It was the center of all political life and debate in colonial Boston, and it remains the city's oldest public building.
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, $$
The Sturbridge Village museum re-creates the daily work activities of a rural 19th-century town in authentic, living history. An easy Boston area day trip.
The Sturbridge Village museum re-creates the daily work activities of a rural 19th-century town in authentic, living history. An easy Boston area day trip.
Paul Revere House, Boston, $
The Paul Revere House is the oldest standing private home in Boston and once belonged to Paul Revere. It is a small museum comprised of rooms decorated in authentic colonial style.
The Paul Revere House is the oldest standing private home in Boston and once belonged to Paul Revere. It is a small museum comprised of rooms decorated in authentic colonial style.
Battleship Cove Naval Ship Museum, Fall River, $$
Historic naval ships, military exhibits, and related memorabilia tell the stories of brave sailors and their proud fighting days. Explore the Battleship Massachusetts' nine decks (great for kids!)
Historic naval ships, military exhibits, and related memorabilia tell the stories of brave sailors and their proud fighting days. Explore the Battleship Massachusetts' nine decks (great for kids!)
EcoTarium, Worcester
3-story museum and park dedicated to learning about our natural world. Animal exhibits, hands-on exhibits, special programs, train ride & planetarium.
3-story museum and park dedicated to learning about our natural world. Animal exhibits, hands-on exhibits, special programs, train ride & planetarium.
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard, $$
One of the first outdoor museums in America, at Fruitlands visitors discover the stories, experiments and ideals of the Alcotts, Shakers, utopians, artists and Native peoples. Fruitlands four galleries, singular...
One of the first outdoor museums in America, at Fruitlands visitors discover the stories, experiments and ideals of the Alcotts, Shakers, utopians, artists and Native peoples. Fruitlands four galleries, singular...
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, $
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's foremost museum devoted to the historic interaction of humans with whales worldwide. The Museum explores the history of whaling worldwide and the rich cultures – and...
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's foremost museum devoted to the historic interaction of humans with whales worldwide. The Museum explores the history of whaling worldwide and the rich cultures – and...
Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, $
Travel back in time at the Adams National Historical Park, where you'll visit the birthplaces of not one, but two U.S. presidents: John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams.
Travel back in time at the Adams National Historical Park, where you'll visit the birthplaces of not one, but two U.S. presidents: John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams.
Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, Free
The newly renovated and expanded Addison Gallery of American Art is an academic museum dedicated to collecting American art. The museum, on the campus of Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, is open to the public, free of...
The newly renovated and expanded Addison Gallery of American Art is an academic museum dedicated to collecting American art. The museum, on the campus of Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, is open to the public, free of...
African Meeting House: Museum Of African American History, 2 Locations, Free
Exhibits and programs are dedicated to accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans during the colonial period in New England.
Exhibits and programs are dedicated to accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans during the colonial period in New England.
Amelia Park Children''s Museum, Central Mass, $
The Amelia Park Children's Museum (APCM) is where children are immersed in fresh, vibrant learning experiences with innovative exhibits. APCM provides opportunities for kids to engage and discover through interactive...
The Amelia Park Children's Museum (APCM) is where children are immersed in fresh, vibrant learning experiences with innovative exhibits. APCM provides opportunities for kids to engage and discover through interactive...
American Heritage Museum, Hudson, $$
The American Heritage Museum showcases operational old-time tanks, automobiles, aircraft, and other machinery, with interactive exhibits. The Museum was created to educate, entertain and enlighten visitors in the...
The American Heritage Museum showcases operational old-time tanks, automobiles, aircraft, and other machinery, with interactive exhibits. The Museum was created to educate, entertain and enlighten visitors in the...
Ancient & Honorable Artillery Museum, Boston, Free
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere. On display in the Museum are military artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, medals, and...
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere. On display in the Museum are military artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, medals, and...
Armenian Library & Museum of America, Watertown, $
Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) houses the most extensive collection of Armenian artifacts in North America, with over 20,000 items, 20,000 books, 5,000 coins, 3,000 textiles, 930 rare books, 800 oral...
Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) houses the most extensive collection of Armenian artifacts in North America, with over 20,000 items, 20,000 books, 5,000 coins, 3,000 textiles, 930 rare books, 800 oral...
Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, Free
The Attleboro Arts Museum involves audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the visual arts through diverse and engaging arts experiences and education.
The Attleboro Arts Museum involves audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the visual arts through diverse and engaging arts experiences and education.
Bay State Model Railroad Museum, Roslindale, $
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum boasts an HO layout, HOn3 layout, N layout, and an O layout.
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum boasts an HO layout, HOn3 layout, N layout, and an O layout.
Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College, Amherst, Free
Amherst College's collections include fossil skeletons of a mammoth, mastodon, dire wolf, saber-toothed cat, Irish Elk and cave bear; the world’s largest collection of dinosaur tracks, and skulls of a Tyrannosaurus...
Amherst College's collections include fossil skeletons of a mammoth, mastodon, dire wolf, saber-toothed cat, Irish Elk and cave bear; the world’s largest collection of dinosaur tracks, and skulls of a Tyrannosaurus...
Berkshire Museum, Western Mass, $
See exhibitions, fine art, and sculpture from around the world. Explore our touch tank and aquarium. Be amazed at our collection of artifacts from Native American cultures and ancient cultures of Egypt, China, and more. Marvel at the technology that awaits in the new...
See exhibitions, fine art, and sculpture from around the world. Explore our touch tank and aquarium. Be amazed at our collection of artifacts from Native American cultures and ancient cultures of Egypt, China, and more. Marvel at the technology that awaits in the new...
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton, $
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation and is managed by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation and is managed by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
Boston Fire Museum, Boston, Free
Examine a hand-drawn, hand-operated pumper used by firefighters in 1793, until it was replaced by a much larger engine in 1808, and special equipment such as thawing devices used on hydrants and hoses during...
Examine a hand-drawn, hand-operated pumper used by firefighters in 1793, until it was replaced by a much larger engine in 1808, and special equipment such as thawing devices used on hydrants and hoses during...
Boston Sports Museum, Boston, $
For the serious Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins or Revolution fan, this museum offers an early introduction to fan mania.
For the serious Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins or Revolution fan, this museum offers an early introduction to fan mania.
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, Brighton, Free
The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum houses permanent and temporary exhibiitions related to the heritage of Allston and Brighton.
The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum houses permanent and temporary exhibiitions related to the heritage of Allston and Brighton.
Broad Discovery Center, Cambridge, $$
The Broad Discovery Center is an active, public educational space that showcases how researchers in Kendall Square and around the world are seeking to understand and treat human disease.
The Broad Discovery Center is an active, public educational space that showcases how researchers in Kendall Square and around the world are seeking to understand and treat human disease.
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, $
The Cape Ann Museum in downtown Gloucester maintains and exhibits material relating to the history and arts of this region. Frequent programs invite children to make and appreciate art.
The Cape Ann Museum in downtown Gloucester maintains and exhibits material relating to the history and arts of this region. Frequent programs invite children to make and appreciate art.
Cape Cod Children's Museum, Mashpee, $$
A non-profit organization, the Cape Cod Children's Museum is a place where families an children can learn and play together. Have fun exploring the Pirate Ship, see the stars at the indoor planetarium, or create your...
A non-profit organization, the Cape Cod Children's Museum is a place where families an children can learn and play together. Have fun exploring the Pirate Ship, see the stars at the indoor planetarium, or create your...
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Cape Cod, $$
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History has interactive displays on crustaceans, mollusks, fish, frogs, turtles and snakes. There are natural trails behind the museum.
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History has interactive displays on crustaceans, mollusks, fish, frogs, turtles and snakes. There are natural trails behind the museum.
Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, $
The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation explores the inventions that powered America into the modern age -- steam engines, generators, timepieces, machine tools, bicycles, automobiles, and hundreds of other...
The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation explores the inventions that powered America into the modern age -- steam engines, generators, timepieces, machine tools, bicycles, automobiles, and hundreds of other...
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Maine, $$
Located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families!
Located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families!
Children's Museum at Holyoke/Heritage State Park, Western Mass, $
At the Children's Museum at Holyoke, children and adults learn together about art, science and the world around them. Through hands-on exhibits, children challenge themselves, discover how the world works, explore new...
At the Children's Museum at Holyoke, children and adults learn together about art, science and the world around them. Through hands-on exhibits, children challenge themselves, discover how the world works, explore new...
Children's Museum in Easton, Easton, $$
Housed in the Old Fire Station in Easton, MA, the Museum offers interactive exhibits in the arts and sciences for children and families to explore together.
Housed in the Old Fire Station in Easton, MA, the Museum offers interactive exhibits in the arts and sciences for children and families to explore together.
Children's Museum of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, $
The Children’s Museum of Portsmouth is now The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover. With triple the space, several new major exhibits, and enhanced visitor amenities, the museum is is a great destination...
The Children’s Museum of Portsmouth is now The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover. With triple the space, several new major exhibits, and enhanced visitor amenities, the museum is is a great destination...
Clark Art Institute, Western Mass, $
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is an art museum and a center for education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is an art museum and a center for education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art.
Coast Guard Heritage Museum, Barnstable, $
USCG history, the Oldest Wooden Jail in America and the Village Blacksmith Shop.
USCG history, the Oldest Wooden Jail in America and the Village Blacksmith Shop.
Coggeshall Farm Museum, Rhode Island, $
Coggeshall Farm Museum is Rhode Island's only living history farm, featuring multi-sensory, hands-on interactions with Rhode Island's agricultural past. Interpreters dressed in accurate reproduction clothing carry out the same tasks practiced on coastal tenant farms during...
Coggeshall Farm Museum is Rhode Island's only living history farm, featuring multi-sensory, hands-on interactions with Rhode Island's agricultural past. Interpreters dressed in accurate reproduction clothing carry out the same tasks practiced on coastal tenant farms during...
Commonwealth Museum, Boston, Free
The Commonwealth Museum uses state-of-the-art technology to trace the development of rights in Massachusetts from the 1600s until today. Interactive exhibits, personal stories, and a high tech theater bring history...
The Commonwealth Museum uses state-of-the-art technology to trace the development of rights in Massachusetts from the 1600s until today. Interactive exhibits, personal stories, and a high tech theater bring history...
Danforth Art, Framingham, $
Danforth Art at Framingham State University is a Museum and School that invites you to see, learn about, create, and get inspired by art.
Danforth Art at Framingham State University is a Museum and School that invites you to see, learn about, create, and get inspired by art.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, $$
The DeCordova Sculpture Park, encompassing 35 acres of rolling woodlands and lawns, is the largest park of its kind in New England.
The DeCordova Sculpture Park, encompassing 35 acres of rolling woodlands and lawns, is the largest park of its kind in New England.
Draper Museum, Cambridge, Free
The museum celebrates Draper’s 90 years of innovation and service to the nation and 50 years as an independent engineering innovation nonprofit, highlighting Draper's technological accomplishments in space exploration, national security, and defense.
The museum celebrates Draper’s 90 years of innovation and service to the nation and 50 years as an independent engineering innovation nonprofit, highlighting Draper's technological accomplishments in space exploration, national security, and defense.
Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex, $
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum tells the extraordinary story of a small New England village that built more two-masted wooden fishing schooners than any other place in the world. Preserving the history of the wooden...
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum tells the extraordinary story of a small New England village that built more two-masted wooden fishing schooners than any other place in the world. Preserving the history of the wooden...
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, $
The Fitchburg Art Museum, North Central Massachusetts' most treasured cultural institution is a world-class family-friendly museum with art workshops, tours for school groups, and educational resources.
The Fitchburg Art Museum, North Central Massachusetts' most treasured cultural institution is a world-class family-friendly museum with art workshops, tours for school groups, and educational resources.
Forbes House Museum, Milton, $
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and...
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and...
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, $
This contemporary museum focuses on multicultural exhibitions and performances. It also has beautiful grounds.
This contemporary museum focuses on multicultural exhibitions and performances. It also has beautiful grounds.
Gardner Museum, Gardner, $
The Gardner Museum was established in 1978 in the Levi Heywood Memorial Library building. Designed by Fuller and Delano of Worcester, the building was completed in 1886 and is now one of the finest extant examples of...
The Gardner Museum was established in 1978 in the Levi Heywood Memorial Library building. Designed by Fuller and Delano of Worcester, the building was completed in 1886 and is now one of the finest extant examples of...
Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester, $$
Take a self-guided or guided tour and explore the home of inventor John Hammond complete with towers and passageways. Beautiful ocean views!
Take a self-guided or guided tour and explore the home of inventor John Hammond complete with towers and passageways. Beautiful ocean views!
Harvard Art Museums*, Cambridge, $$
The new galleries include masterpieces from the collections of the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums, with works of art dating from ancient times to the present, including paintings, sculpture,...
The new galleries include masterpieces from the collections of the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums, with works of art dating from ancient times to the present, including paintings, sculpture,...
Harvard Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Cambridge, $
Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology. The Museum offer regular family exploration program and free Sunday mornings for Mass. residents.
Harvard's Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology. The Museum offer regular family exploration program and free Sunday mornings for Mass. residents.
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Cape Cod, $$$
Enjoy miles of walking paths and 3 art museums featuring American art and ingenuity. The museum fosters lifelong learning by preserving and sharing the history, industry, art and horticulture of America.
Enjoy miles of walking paths and 3 art museums featuring American art and ingenuity. The museum fosters lifelong learning by preserving and sharing the history, industry, art and horticulture of America.
Higgins Armory Museum CLOSED, Worcester, $$
In January 2014, the Higgins Armory Museum transferred its unique collection of arms and armor to the Worcester Art Museum. Widely regarded as one of the three most significant arms and armor collections in the...
In January 2014, the Higgins Armory Museum transferred its unique collection of arms and armor to the Worcester Art Museum. Widely regarded as one of the three most significant arms and armor collections in the...
Historic Deerfield, Western Mass, $$
Historic Deerfield Inc. is an outdoor history museum of 12 antique houses ranging from 1730 to 1850. Learn about the people who lived here from their homes, furniture, silver, textiles, and decorative arts.
Historic Deerfield Inc. is an outdoor history museum of 12 antique houses ranging from 1730 to 1850. Learn about the people who lived here from their homes, furniture, silver, textiles, and decorative arts.
Historic Newton at Jackson Homestead, Newton, $$
Discover what life was like for New England’s earliest settlers. Learn about the abolition movement in Newton and how the Jackson family used their home as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Discover what life was like for New England’s earliest settlers. Learn about the abolition movement in Newton and how the Jackson family used their home as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
House of Seven Gables, Salem, $$
Tour the mansion made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel. Includes author's birthplace, seaside gardens, Museum Store and Garden Cafe.
Tour the mansion made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel. Includes author's birthplace, seaside gardens, Museum Store and Garden Cafe.
How Do You See the World? experience + Mapparium™ globe, Boston, $
This world-famous, three-story, stained-glass globe is one of the key attractions at the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a three-dimensional perspective of the world of 1935.
This world-famous, three-story, stained-glass globe is one of the key attractions at the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The Mapparium is a three-dimensional perspective of the world of 1935.
Hull Lifesaving Museum, Hull, $
This almost entirely hands-on museum features a huge, climbable sea wall, a period surf boat that was used for rescues and a children's play loft that holds a play schooner, period clothes for dress-up and an...
This almost entirely hands-on museum features a huge, climbable sea wall, a period surf boat that was used for rescues and a children's play loft that holds a play schooner, period clothes for dress-up and an...
ICA: Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, $$
The ICA's waterfront building is 'poised to capture the stimulation of contemporary culture.' Play Dates for kids feature art, storytelling, performance, films and building tours.
The ICA's waterfront building is 'poised to capture the stimulation of contemporary culture.' Play Dates for kids feature art, storytelling, performance, films and building tours.
Jenney Grist Mill, Plymouth, $
The Jenney Mill, America’s first utility, launched the beginning of industry and free trade in our country. The Mill is located in the heart of the Plymouth historic district, a seven minute walk from the waterfront...
The Jenney Mill, America’s first utility, launched the beginning of industry and free trade in our country. The Mill is located in the heart of the Plymouth historic district, a seven minute walk from the waterfront...
John F. Kennedy JFK Library & Museum, Boston, $$
Step back into the re-created world of the early 1960’s and experience first-hand the life and legacy of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. The Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and...
Step back into the re-created world of the early 1960’s and experience first-hand the life and legacy of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. The Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and...
Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline, $
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is home to 'Americas oldest car collection'. For over 75 years, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum has been supporting the collector car community through a variety of educational programs,...
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is home to 'Americas oldest car collection'. For over 75 years, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum has been supporting the collector car community through a variety of educational programs,...
Lynn Museum & Historical Society, Lynn, $
Established in 1897, the Lynn Museum & Historical Society is the only organization in the city devoted to collecting, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of Lynn's rich history.
Established in 1897, the Lynn Museum & Historical Society is the only organization in the city devoted to collecting, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of Lynn's rich history.
Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum, Nantucket, Free
At the Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum, take a tour or guide yourself through rooms filled with wonderful things from the natural world of Nantucket. Field trips for all ages, lectures, workshops, and...
At the Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum, take a tour or guide yourself through rooms filled with wonderful things from the natural world of Nantucket. Field trips for all ages, lectures, workshops, and...
Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center, New Hampshire, $
Find artifacts celebrating your heritage and enjoy hands-on costume, puppet/marionette and musical instrument collections.
Find artifacts celebrating your heritage and enjoy hands-on costume, puppet/marionette and musical instrument collections.
Mass Art Art Museum (MAAM), Boston, Free
MAAM is an art museum that is free and open to the public year-round. MAAM is located on the MassArt campus, just steps from the MBTA Longwood Stop on the Green Line (E).
MAAM is an art museum that is free and open to the public year-round. MAAM is located on the MassArt campus, just steps from the MBTA Longwood Stop on the Green Line (E).
Mass MoCA, Western Mass, $$
The museum thrives on making and presenting work that is fresh, surprising, and challenging. It is the perfect place to expose the children to what's happening now in the art world.
The museum thrives on making and presenting work that is fresh, surprising, and challenging. It is the perfect place to expose the children to what's happening now in the art world.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, New Hampshire, $$
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, New England's only air and space museum! The planetarium offers variety of shows for the general public, school children and groups.
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, New England's only air and space museum! The planetarium offers variety of shows for the general public, school children and groups.
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston, Free
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of the country's first metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health.
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of the country's first metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health.
Montshire Museum of Science, Vermont, $$
The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology
The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education & Cultural Center, New Hampshire, $
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education and Cultural Center, is dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression. The
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education and Cultural Center, is dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression. The
Museum of Bad Art, Virtual/Online, Free
The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is a fun, quirky, private gallery dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms and in all its glory.
The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is a fun, quirky, private gallery dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms and in all its glory.
Museum of Ice Cream (Opening 2024), Boston
Coming Soon! Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Museum of Ice Cream. The new Museum of Ice Cream Boston will feature 14 unique, interactive installations inspired by the architecture and culture of Boston
Coming Soon! Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Museum of Ice Cream. The new Museum of Ice Cream Boston will feature 14 unique, interactive installations inspired by the architecture and culture of Boston
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Rhode Island, $
For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn...
For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn...
Museum of Printing, North Andover, $
The Museum of Printing is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship.
The Museum of Printing is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship.
Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded as a non-profit educational museum by Gordon Lankton - whose many business trips to Russia led him to a life-long fascination with Russian culture, and with Russian icons in...
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded as a non-profit educational museum by Gordon Lankton - whose many business trips to Russia led him to a life-long fascination with Russian culture, and with Russian icons in...
Museum of Science, Boston, Boston, $$$
The Boston Museum of Science boasts an extensive collection of exciting science-based exhibits, both permanent and temporary. So much to explore & discover - there is always something new at the Science Museum.
The Boston Museum of Science boasts an extensive collection of exciting science-based exhibits, both permanent and temporary. So much to explore & discover - there is always something new at the Science Museum.
Naval War College Museum, Rhode Island, Free
The Museum Director and staff answer inquiries, provide guidance and orientation talks to visitors on regional naval history and current exhibits. You may also access the U.S. Navy 20th Century Ships History Database,...
The Museum Director and staff answer inquiries, provide guidance and orientation talks to visitors on regional naval history and current exhibits. You may also access the U.S. Navy 20th Century Ships History Database,...
New England Pirate Museum, Salem, $
The unique history of New England sea-robbers comes alive at the New England Pirate Museum! Exhibits include a colonial seaport, pirate cave, and 60 life-size pirates including notorious captains Kidd and Blackbeard.
The unique history of New England sea-robbers comes alive at the New England Pirate Museum! Exhibits include a colonial seaport, pirate cave, and 60 life-size pirates including notorious captains Kidd and Blackbeard.
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell, $
Since the New England Quilt Museum opened its doors in 1987, it has worked to present the finest examples of traditional and contemporary quilts
Since the New England Quilt Museum opened its doors in 1987, it has worked to present the finest examples of traditional and contemporary quilts
New England Telephone Museum, New Hampshire, $
The museum houses a tangible history of telecommunications which can be viewed via guided or self-guided tours. Stop by and see why people say “WOW!” when they walk through the door!
The museum houses a tangible history of telecommunications which can be viewed via guided or self-guided tours. Stop by and see why people say “WOW!” when they walk through the door!
Norman Rockwell Museum, Western Mass, $$
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.
Old Ordinary Museum, Hingham, $
Take a step back in time through three hundred years. This fourteen room house museum contains an extensive collection of period furniture export porcelain, glass, paintings, textiles, tools and more.
Take a step back in time through three hundred years. This fourteen room house museum contains an extensive collection of period furniture export porcelain, glass, paintings, textiles, tools and more.
Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation, Boston, Free
The nearly-8,000-square-foot space includes two floors of galleries full of exhibits with various medical themes, as well as space for lectures and presentations.
The nearly-8,000-square-foot space includes two floors of galleries full of exhibits with various medical themes, as well as space for lectures and presentations.
Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), Salem, $$
A museum of international art and cultural history that the whole family can enjoy. Lots of interactive children's activities and special events.
A museum of international art and cultural history that the whole family can enjoy. Lots of interactive children's activities and special events.
Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, $$
Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum that tells the stories of America’s founding and traditions in stirring detail. Exhibitions include Pilgrim possessions, and Native American artifacts.
Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum that tells the stories of America’s founding and traditions in stirring detail. Exhibitions include Pilgrim possessions, and Native American artifacts.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums (Plimoth Plantation), Plymouth, $$
A living-history museum that re-creates the 1627 Plymouth community. You'll meet Governor William Bradford, Mistress Hopkins, and other members of the community.
A living-history museum that re-creates the 1627 Plymouth community. You'll meet Governor William Bradford, Mistress Hopkins, and other members of the community.
Providence Children's Museum, Rhode Island, $$
Providence Children's Museum is a hands-on place where kids and grown-ups play and learn together. Come see how much fun learning can be!
Providence Children's Museum is a hands-on place where kids and grown-ups play and learn together. Come see how much fun learning can be!
Public Health Museum, Tewksbury, $
Exhibits explore the history of public health in Massachusetts and the evolution of public health, locally, nationally and globally. New museum collections allow visitors a more self-directed and individually-paced...
Exhibits explore the history of public health in Massachusetts and the evolution of public health, locally, nationally and globally. New museum collections allow visitors a more self-directed and individually-paced...
Revolving Museum, Lowell, $
The Revolving Museum is an evolving laboratory of creative expression for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities who seek to experience the transformative power of art. Through public art, exhibitions, and...
The Revolving Museum is an evolving laboratory of creative expression for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities who seek to experience the transformative power of art. Through public art, exhibitions, and...
Robbins Museum of Archaeology, Middleboro, Free
The mission of the Robbins Museum of Archaeology is to increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the rich prehistory of New England's Native Americans through education, research, collections management,...
The mission of the Robbins Museum of Archaeology is to increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the rich prehistory of New England's Native Americans through education, research, collections management,...
Rocky Marciano Exhibit, Brockton, $
The Marciano room features the boxing gloves and the shoes he wore while winning the Walcott fight. Numerous magazines, newspapers, video clips, photos, and box
The Marciano room features the boxing gloves and the shoes he wore while winning the Walcott fight. Numerous magazines, newspapers, video clips, photos, and box
Russell Museum of Medical History & Innovation at MGH, Boston, Free
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation explores the evolution of health care and medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Exhibits and programs allow visitors to follow our history of...
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation explores the evolution of health care and medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Exhibits and programs allow visitors to follow our history of...
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, Salem, $
Step back in time to 17th century New England at Salem's oldest living history museum.
Step back in time to 17th century New England at Salem's oldest living history museum.
Salem Wax Museum Of Witches & SeaFarers, Salem, $
Lifelike wax figures & exhibits recreate Salem Witch Trials and maritime history.
Lifelike wax figures & exhibits recreate Salem Witch Trials and maritime history.
Salem Witch Museum, Salem, $
The famous Salem witch trials of 1692 carved a unique place in history for this small town, where 180 people were accused of witchcraft and imprisoned. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with...
The famous Salem witch trials of 1692 carved a unique place in history for this small town, where 180 people were accused of witchcraft and imprisoned. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with...
Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich, $
The Sandwich Glass Museum has artfully combined the classic exhibits of its extensive collection with state-of-the-art technology to bring many of the new installations to life.
The Sandwich Glass Museum has artfully combined the classic exhibits of its extensive collection with state-of-the-art technology to bring many of the new installations to life.
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Saugus, Free
Learn about the nation's first integrated iron works (1646) in the iron-making plant, museum collection, the 17th-century Iron Works House, and the reconstructed ironworks complex.
Learn about the nation's first integrated iron works (1646) in the iron-making plant, museum collection, the 17th-century Iron Works House, and the reconstructed ironworks complex.
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Free
The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is a unique experience for people of every age and interest--and a true discovery for anyone fascinated by Freemasonry and American history and culture.
The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is a unique experience for people of every age and interest--and a true discovery for anyone fascinated by Freemasonry and American history and culture.
Seacoast Science Center, New Hampshire, $
Located in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center offers a variety of indoor exhibits highlighting some of the fascinating features of coastal New Hampshire. Explore the touch tanks, learn about coastal & sea life, and...
Located in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center offers a variety of indoor exhibits highlighting some of the fascinating features of coastal New Hampshire. Explore the touch tanks, learn about coastal & sea life, and...
SEE Science Center, New Hampshire, $$
SEE is a hands-on science center established to promote excitement and enjoyment of science. With nearly 100 exhibits, visitors of all ages have fun actually doing science.
SEE is a hands-on science center established to promote excitement and enjoyment of science. With nearly 100 exhibits, visitors of all ages have fun actually doing science.
South Shore Children's Museum, Hanover, $
SSCM provides play and learning opportunities that engage families with young children through interactive exhibits and programming. Our exhibits are American history based and we have programs in Literacy, STEM and the...
SSCM provides play and learning opportunities that engage families with young children through interactive exhibits and programming. Our exhibits are American history based and we have programs in Literacy, STEM and the...
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, Weston
The Spellman Museum engages diverse audiences in the opportunities to learn from stamps and postal history. It welcomes stamp collectors and philatelic students from around the world.
The Spellman Museum engages diverse audiences in the opportunities to learn from stamps and postal history. It welcomes stamp collectors and philatelic students from around the world.
Springfield Science Museum, Western Mass, $
The Springfield Science Museum has a Dinosaur Hall , Live Animal Center, Astronomy Hall, Native American Hall and is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States.
The Springfield Science Museum has a Dinosaur Hall , Live Animal Center, Astronomy Hall, Native American Hall and is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States.
Storrowton Village Museum, Central Mass, $
An authentic, recreated village of nine 18th and 19th century buildings around a traditional town green that provide a meaningful historic experience.
An authentic, recreated village of nine 18th and 19th century buildings around a traditional town green that provide a meaningful historic experience.
Stow West Schoolhouse Museum, Stow
Circa 1825 rural brick one-room schoolhouse on its original site. 2-acre nature park and various exhibits.
Circa 1825 rural brick one-room schoolhouse on its original site. 2-acre nature park and various exhibits.
Strawbery Banke Museum, New Hampshire, $
Strawbery Banke Museum' s 10-acre site, with authentically restored houses and shops, period gardens, and costumed role players, presents the daily lives of ordinary people who lived here, from Colonial times to World...
Strawbery Banke Museum' s 10-acre site, with authentically restored houses and shops, period gardens, and costumed role players, presents the daily lives of ordinary people who lived here, from Colonial times to World...
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, Western Mass, $
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to preserving the birthplace and raising public awareness of the wide-ranging legacy of the great social reformer, Susan B....
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to preserving the birthplace and raising public awareness of the wide-ranging legacy of the great social reformer, Susan B....
Telephone Museum, Waltham, $
Discover Telephone History in the Greater Boston Area where the telephone was invented! View one of the first Telephones ever made here in Boston by Charles Williams Jr.
Discover Telephone History in the Greater Boston Area where the telephone was invented! View one of the first Telephones ever made here in Boston by Charles Williams Jr.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, Western Mass, $$
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss is part of the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, the hometown of Theodor Geisel, also known to young book fans as Dr. Seuss.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss is part of the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, the hometown of Theodor Geisel, also known to young book fans as Dr. Seuss.
The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, Fall River, $$
This museum is made up of a number of nifty theme rooms. The dinosaur pit, the Lego room, the water room, etc. are bright and airy with imaginative set-ups and lots to keep kids busy.
This museum is made up of a number of nifty theme rooms. The dinosaur pit, the Lego room, the water room, etc. are bright and airy with imaginative set-ups and lots to keep kids busy.
The Patriots Hall of Fame (Patriot Place), Foxboro, $
The Patriots Hall of Fame is an interactive multi-media tribute to New England's favorite football team. School group and birthday programs are available.
The Patriots Hall of Fame is an interactive multi-media tribute to New England's favorite football team. School group and birthday programs are available.
The Whale Center of New England, Gloucester, Free
On June 1, 2004, The Whale Center of New England opened its doors for one of the most exciting events in our history: our new, free, public Visitor's Center.
On June 1, 2004, The Whale Center of New England opened its doors for one of the most exciting events in our history: our new, free, public Visitor's Center.
U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum & USS Salem, Quincy, $
The USNSM is home to the USS Salem, the world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser, the Navy's most powerful class of cruisers in the world. Overnight Adventures onboard give families a true hands-on naval experience!
The USNSM is home to the USS Salem, the world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser, the Navy's most powerful class of cruisers in the world. Overnight Adventures onboard give families a true hands-on naval experience!
USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides'), Charlestown, Free
Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. A tour of this 200-year-old ship may give your little landlubber a chance to get his sea legs. The USS Constitution Museum offers interactive...
Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. A tour of this 200-year-old ship may give your little landlubber a chance to get his sea legs. The USS Constitution Museum offers interactive...
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown, Free
The USS Constitution Museum is just steps from the ship and houses over 3000 original artifacts, as well as artwork and opportunities for hands-on activities (toddlers can turn the wheel of a ship).
The USS Constitution Museum is just steps from the ship and houses over 3000 original artifacts, as well as artwork and opportunities for hands-on activities (toddlers can turn the wheel of a ship).
USS Salem at the Naval Shipbuilding Museum, Quincy, $$
The main attraction here is the USS Salem, a heavy cruiser built at the Quincy shipyard where it is displayed. Tours of the ship take about an hour.
The main attraction here is the USS Salem, a heavy cruiser built at the Quincy shipyard where it is displayed. Tours of the ship take about an hour.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Connecticut, $$
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is dedicated to outstanding collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, Pick up a Family Artpak and check the schedule for free family days and other events.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is dedicated to outstanding collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, Pick up a Family Artpak and check the schedule for free family days and other events.
Wenham Museum, Wenham, $
The Wenham Museum is a family attraction appealing to all ages. View antique toys and dolls, and play in the train room and family discovery area. Check the website for year-round enrichment programs.
The Wenham Museum is a family attraction appealing to all ages. View antique toys and dolls, and play in the train room and family discovery area. Check the website for year-round enrichment programs.
Witch Dungeon Museum, Salem, $
View a reenactment of the trial of accused witch Elizabeth Proctor, and tour the dungeon where she was held.
View a reenactment of the trial of accused witch Elizabeth Proctor, and tour the dungeon where she was held.
WNDR Museum Boston, Boston, $$
WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. This is an art museum designed for taking photos! This is mostly a selfie spot, not the Art Institute.
WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. This is an art museum designed for taking photos! This is mostly a selfie spot, not the Art Institute.
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, $$
Experience magnificent artwork from five millennia of world cultures. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other...
Experience magnificent artwork from five millennia of world cultures. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other...
Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester, $
Learn what famous innovations and inventions that Worcester is birthplace to at the Worcester Historical Museum.
Learn what famous innovations and inventions that Worcester is birthplace to at the Worcester Historical Museum.
The Boston Art Museum scene is quite robust, including, most notably, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The museums are within walking distance of each other and feature many priceless works of art.
In addition, The Boston Tea Party Museum provides a unique historical experience for all ages, where visitors can participate in debating unfair taxation without representation, tossing tea into the harbor. Take a look at our photo guide of Boston Museums, as well as The American Heritage Museum, the USS Constitution Museum, and Discovery Museums. Our handy guide to Guide to Free Admission for Kids can also help you save money to boot.