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BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE-MAIN ENTRANCE
CAMB-9-91, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE-MAIN ENTRANCE

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Lu
Review №1

Great museum! So many interactive exhibits it get both adults and children entertained for hours.

Fe
Review №2

Amazing place to visit, discover and learn. The exhibits are cleverly designed to make learning easy and fun. Great place to bring kids to bring them closer to science.

Ma
Review №3

Amongst a pandemic this was still a good family visit with much to see and enjoy.

Fr
Review №4

This was always a favorite place to go with my kids, and now my grandkids. The exhibits continue to stay fresh. Of special note, we enjoyed the Mo Willems (Childrens Author) exhibit, and Behind Pixar (Animation Creation) exhibit. Felt safe (Covid-19 protocol) almost the entire time. However, the cafeteria setup was confusing and the food was not that good. (Pizza, for most of us, was definitely tasteless.)The children, 7 and 8, definitely enjoyed their time here.

Br
Review №5

They are doing an amazing job keeping the museum visitors safe while visiting. It was also our most pleasant museum visit yet. There were so few people we could actually spend time really learning from the exhibits.

Sc
Review №6

Its very cozy. I enjoyed walking through the Pixar section. Its quite interesting to see how they create the different animations.

HB
Review №7

This place is great for the young but adults as well. We went here a few years ago when we went to visit Boston. Then last summer we went back again and took my mother-in-law for her birthday. This place is giant! It has everything and anything and then some! The place was filled with kids and adults but you should check it out if you’re visiting.

va
Review №8

Great experience for people of all ages. We all found something really interesting and fun and all the time learning something new too. Its a great family day out.

Ja
Review №9

It was nice going back to the museum. Barely anyone there so it felt like a whole new experience. The pixar experience was amazing

H8
Review №10

Outstanding museum. Especially loved to Pixar display and the optical illusion display.

Ch
Review №11

Very interesting museum with something for everyone. Get there early, the parking garage fills up fast. Plan on being there around 4 hours for a full experience. Exhibit halls were clean! Helpful staff.

Al
Review №12

The Boston museum of science was pretty amazing to say the least. They have plenty of interactive education for all ages above the age of five in my opinion. They host hands on science activities for kids that help grasp the concepts of science, and how science functions in our daily lives. They hold various classes and shows that are quite amazing. We went to the lightening show which was amazing and highly recommended. The body works exhibit is I believe $5 extra, but if you love the anatomy and/or art of anything Im sure it will interest you while also learning a few things even.The only issue I had with the museum is that I was 0/4 on functioning hand sanitizer stations. Once I mentioned it to an employee all four times, they just referred me to the restrooms.All in all a pretty great time for the entire family and right in the heart of Boston for other activities following.

Su
Review №13

The new Dogs! Exhibit is great. If you havent been to this Museum lately, try it again. New exhibits. Fun interactive displays.

To
Review №14

Very nice lots of people walking around wiping down stuffs

Al
Review №15

The last time I went to the museum, it was fun and exciting because of all the interactive exhibits but it was a long time ago. Its always fun learning about different things in the world and universe at this museum. I hope to go there again sometime and maybe talk to the director of the museum. Also, are dogs allowed into the museum during quarantine?

Ch
Review №16

Great place for kids znd have personally done the new ice exhibition floors

ah
Review №17

Fun and entertaining, a good way to introduce your kids to science, and adults will enjoy it too. Lots of cool things to look at and very fun and educating shows. The staff is very nice and know their stuff. Plus it was very clean and well-designed.

Ch
Review №18

Great Museaum with large variety of areas of interests. They are also a zoo. Kids liked Polar Express 4D. Bodies Exhibit is there now. Butterfly garden is nice. Food is not great there.

Ki
Review №19

I loved this place, never been there before I thought it was an awesome Museum.

C
Review №20

Still fun after all these years. Glad we went as they kids are getting older.

Na
Review №21

The museum of science is an amazing place for people of all ages. I love bring kids here but also my boyfriend who is 24 years old. There is something for everyone and makes you feel like a kid again. Check out the wicked smahrt section. The robotic bees are so interesting. Also check out the butterfly garden it is worth the extra money.

Fr
Review №22

An Intricate Place And Well Worth The Visit. Been Here Several Times And Is Unique, Modern, And A Great Stop To Go To If Your In Boston. Prices Are Decent And Has Many Interactive Subjects Within The Building. Boston Museum Of Science Covers It All From The Body To Weather To Even An Artistic Platform. Again If Your In Boston Visit Since It Is Well Worth The Time.

Ri
Review №23

Visited again after several years. This is a great example of a place that changes often, yet even when returning after a while you can expect many of the exhibits you remember fondly to still be there. The temporary exhibits are always interesting, many of the classic ones have been updated. Certainly worth a visit, definitely tested more towards young children but adults can certainly enjoy some time spent here as well.

Sk
Review №24

Fun for the kids even adults lol

Ma
Review №25

The Pixar Exhibit is absolutely worth the trip. Highly Recommend!

Co
Review №26

Awesome , spend 2 full days there to have a good learning experience

Se
Review №27

My kids love coming here. First off we like the fact that they have a changing exhibit every few weeks. Then on top of that they had a fun engineering project for them to do. It was about bobsledding and how fast or slow the kids can make it go. Then they could race them either on the flat surface or hilly surface.After that we went to the omni theater and the movie was very well done.Overall great experience!

Sa
Review №28

Museum of Science was awesome. A large variety of subjects are represented, though most have fairly small exhibits. Temporary exhibits were very fun and the 4D theater was nice. Cant really recommend the cafe, but everything else was great.

Mi
Review №29

Always a good time, done the overnights and those are great. Keep up the good work! Thought trains was not as great fit, seen more and better at local train shows. Exhibits are always fun and the kids still get a kick out of the Human Hall

A
Review №30

This is one of the best exhibitions that I have seen and totally worth the money, even if you have to pay full entry fees for the museum. I could have spent so many more hours in this exhibition. The realism and the effort involved in creating such an exhibition is quite apparent.

Na
Review №31

A fantastic place for all ages. Plenty of interactive activities, audio at nearly every station, and the shows are a must (especially the electric and planetarium shows). We spent the latter half of the day here, but we could have easily started in the morning and stayed the entire day.

An
Review №32

Always a fun place to visit. With kids or without. The David Bowie Experience at the Hayden Planetarium was really great. Awesome choices of Bowies music and the laser show was exquisite.

St
Review №33

Boston museum of science has gotten better over the years that weve been members. The kids continue to enjoy it as they grow. The theater experiences are terrific and we never get tired of the excellent array of exhibits. The most pleasant recent surprise however has been that the food choices have gotten better.

St
Review №34

Great place to take the kids. We went for the train things but found so many more exciting exhibits. This is the second time weve been and the kids have enjoyed it both times.

Br
Review №35

Absolutely one of the most educational and interactive locations in New England. Well maintained exhibits, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Even when very crowded (as it was during school vacation week) your experience is sure to be worth it. Check out the free showcases like the lightning display or the live animal talks and if you have the time, the planetarium and Omni theaters have a constantly changing array of educational and entertaining shows. Parking can be a pain, but be patient, it is worth it!

Ch
Review №36

Ive always loved this museum since my middle school field trip. Tons of amazing things to learn about.

Da
Review №37

Loved it. I loved how interactive it is for adults and children.

Er
Review №38

Its a science museum. Whats not to like?! Lightning show was fun! There are a number of exhibits that require a purchase in addition to the regular admission fee, so you will not be able to see the whole museum unless you pay extra.

Ch
Review №39

This is an awesome place to bring your kids. It is also an amazing place to go as an adult. I love the interactive learning they have here. Plus the electricity show is mind blowing.

Tr
Review №40

Amazing! The place is huge and has many interactive elements!

Gr
Review №41

I lost 2 hours without noticing! I need to come back!

Da
Review №42

Ive been a lifelong visitor to the museum. The exhibit halls have evolved with time and stayed modern. I learn something new every time I visit. Definitely a must to visit this museum.

Th
Review №43

We had our first date here 27 years ago and we still love coming here and now our adult kids still love visiting here as well. We visit Science Museums everywhere we travel. From Colorado to Virginia to VT etc.

Le
Review №44

We love going here. The exhibits are fantastic and you learn a lot. There are hands on exhibits, IMAX movies and so, so much more. Its great for kids, parents and grandparents.

El
Review №45

My husband and I spent our honeymoon visiting the museum. I think its a nice place for children and adults. We can actually learn a lot visiting the museum.

Bl
Review №46

Also the body display was great. Awesome lightning display.

Ba
Review №47

One of my favorite spots. Worth the membership if you ask me, especially if you have small children and need something fun and educational on cold wintery afternoon.

Ke
Review №48

Omg this place is amazing. Memberships are not crazy expensive. Use them twice and they pay for themselves. Educational fun. Love it so much

D
Review №49

Not normally my cup of tea. Yet this was a fun experience. This is coming from a middle-aged male with no kids. Great way to spend a afternoon and in Boston without spending 300 bucks. 70 bucks for two people, 85 with parking.

Dj
Review №50

The kids had a blast too bad the lightning show wasnt being held though

St
Review №51

Great place for family fun

Ch
Review №52

I have been going to the Museum of Science for 50 years, and I love it. On this occasion there were 350 kids who slept over the night before, and an additional 1600 that came in by 10am. Everything was congested, the walkways had bags and kids sitting and laying in them. There were many broken or absent displays, and it was rather unimpressive. While other science museums across the country have advanced, and offered interesting and extensive interactive exhibits and discovery opportunities, Boston has stayed rather static. Their accessibility needs to improve as well. It is not an inexpensive proposition, but find that it would not be worth the money expended.

P
Review №53

This museum is actually designed and intended for children. So not a lot of real science, but lots of runny noses and screaming instead. This is not a bad thing per se but one should be noticed of the fact before paying the severely overpriced entry fee of 29$

Ad
Review №54

Love this place!!! The kids had so much fun. I had fun! It was so interactive and so much to do. It was definitely worth the trip from Pennsylvania.

Ay
Review №55

The human bozys exhibit was awesome

Lo
Review №56

This museum is geared towards kids 10 and under. Everything that would interest someone older than that is poorly maintained, or haphazard. Its a great kids museum, but if youre over 10, youre going to be sorely dissapointed.

Er
Review №57

Love taking kids here. They is plenty of things to do. If you have a big family its worth getting the membership for the year

Am
Review №58

Great place. A lot of experiments and experience s for kids of all ages. Coupe of gripes - the cafe could offer better food and tickets to the planetarium and imax should be sold at a kiosk next to the venue, not at the main ticketing area. Overall fantastic!

Ju
Review №59

Pricey, but worth it to see cool exhibits and bring the little ones too so they can explore.

Ba
Review №60

Good use of small space. Lots of variety of very kid friendly and interactive exhibits.

Le
Review №61

Great experience I need the car there was very informative the people in nice and I really enjoyed my day. I would recommend it to everyone to go there

Sa
Review №62

Wonderful place to poke around and learn some cool things. Definitely recommend the body exhibit when/if it comes back.

Al
Review №63

Fun for all ages. Multiple wings, planetarium, IMAX theater, cafeteria. Take your family or date here!

ke
Review №64

To be honest I picked the wrong day to bring my three girls. We decided to visit on Veterans day and the Museum was so busy we had to park at the Cambridge side Galleria. It was not an enjoyable visit at all. We had to pay extra for each exhibit we wanted to see. And then when we signed up for our turn in the Discovery center because it was at capacity. We were told 1 hour and 15 minutes. No problem, we walked around checked out a few different things and gave some extra time. We went back to check where we were on the list after waiting just shy of 2 hours. The woman keeping track of how many people that were in the playroom informed us that it would most likely be another 90 minutes or longer. Needless to say at this point I was pretty upset. We removed our names from the list and went home. In the Boston traffic it took us about an hour and forty minutes. I would recommend not going on a Holiday or school vacation day.

As
Review №65

As other reviews say, you need 5 to 7 hours. They got lots of informational exhibits for elementary and middle schoolIts nice science refresher for parents.

Jp
Review №66

Body Worlds exhibit is beyond incredible. Rest of the museum is very much tailored for kids.

Ma
Review №67

I love this place! So many wonderful exhibits, interactive activities throughout. Great for all ages, I came here as a child and I still come as an adult. There is a rotating exhibit as well which provides a new learning experience every time you come.

Er
Review №68

Very nice and lots of interaction opportunities! Shows are amazing and its a very good place for all ages

Sa
Review №69

What a wonderful museum we have an annual pass and just cant seem to get enough of it!

St
Review №70

Great interact museum. Fun for all ages. Season pass with parking a good deal.

xx
Review №71

Very fun! It had activities for all ages, and food was good. We would go there again.

da
Review №72

Absolutely fun place to learn and explore. Always changing exhibits around and adding new things. Always fun whether youre there for a few hours or all day.

Me
Review №73

Its kind of overpriced. There was a Thomas the train exhibit for little kids, which I have, but it was a small room with really not.much to do and there was no explanations on how to use the things that were supposed to scientific. We left in 5 mins. The rest of the stuff is ok, but you have to pick up a phone at every station to listen about whatever it is and with a group of kids thats impossible.so you mostly just look at stuff and walk away not knowing much about it. The human body room was cook though because it was interactive.you had a wrist band you scanned at every station there was actual activities you do that gave you information about yourself and they we short so taking turns was relatively easy. With such a big museum I expected it would take some time to get through it all but we spent most of our time in the body room and mini playground. For what you pay thats not really that interesting.and all the shows cost extra. We did the planetarium show about Mars and it was pretty boring considering the cool theater they do it in. I had kids with me age 1 to 13 and the experience was the same for all

Br
Review №74

Great for young children with very informative displays. Loved the planetarium

We
Review №75

I loved going her, my family and I learned a lot of things. There is also a lot of activities you can do, my family and I watched a movie there. I would just say come with sneakers because there is a lot of walking and exploring. You can even go into a butterfly exhibit it’s really fun.

Ru
Review №76

My favorite place in Boston to visit. I have been a member for years still every time we visit, there is something new to see, learn. Omni theatre and Planetarium are my absolute favorites to watch shows and movies.

Pr
Review №77

Lot of exhibits and activities. Easily accessible by public transportation. Also have public parking.

Ji
Review №78

Great place for a few hours. The IMAX theater is the best around with the dome view.

El
Review №79

Love the exhibitions and cool gift shop!

Mi
Review №80

Great museum to visit with kids. Tons of things to see and do. Would recommend for kids of kindergarten ages and up.

De
Review №81

Very clean . Safty comes first.

Bu
Review №82

Great place to take my classes!

Je
Review №83

Always a great place, parking is pricy, but thanks to the Cards for Cutler program my ebt card gets you in to exhibit halls for free.

N
Review №84

The museum was great. Lots of hands on things to do. It was a no school day so lots of kids enjoying and learning. Hate to admit it but I learned a lot.

Ry
Review №85

We love taking our 3 and 1 year old girls there!

Az
Review №86

Had an amazing time with my boyfriend. We loved the human body exhibit.

Ja
Review №87

Excellent time at the Musuem. Great place to bring kids and kids young at heart

Lu
Review №88

My boys loved it!! Little pricey but worth it

Ja
Review №89

Everything was wonderful except my shower was luke warm.

Mi
Review №90

Great place to spend some time and learn a whole bunch.

Vi
Review №91

Quite a unique experience

Ju
Review №92

Tons to learn. You could spend a whole day here easy

Em
Review №93

They have great exhibits and creative activities, see exhibits need updatimg

Mi
Review №94

I dont understand why the main entrance has its own google profile, but I recommend you go to the actual museum since its literally right there anyway.

Al
Review №95

Amazing exhibits but overly crowded. Not an issue for the museum staff themselves but the families and people there.

Ch
Review №96

Well organized and clean.

Ra
Review №97

Cool place with interesting activities for kids and adult.

El
Review №98

Amazing place to learn!!!

Sa
Review №99

So many wonderful things to see for children and adults.

Em
Review №100

Buying tickets was a little confusing but once it lots to do.

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  • Address:CAMB-9-91, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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  • Museum
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
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