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Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Waltham.

Monson Center

Monson Center

Remnants of an 18th-century village. The ruins of a late-1700s village represent on an archeological site with recreational options.

Federal Hill Rd, Hollis, NH 03049, United States

The John Brown House Museum

The John Brown House Museum

18th-century history center in a mansion. Museum features social & cultural history of early America told through guided & audio tours.

52 Power St, Providence, RI 02906

Coggeshall Farm Museum

Coggeshall Farm Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809, United States

General Nathanael Greene Homestead

General Nathanael Greene Homestead

Visit this great place for kids and families!

50 Taft St, Coventry, RI 02816, United States

Benson's Wild Animal Farm Museum & Park Store

Benson's Wild Animal Farm Museum & Park Store

Visit this great place for kids and families!

27 Kimball Hill Rd, Hudson, NH 03051, United States

Studio at Andres Institute of Art

Studio at Andres Institute of Art

Visit this great place for kids and families!

106 Rte 13, Brookline, NH 03033, United States

Addison Gallery of American Art

Addison Gallery of American Art

Exhibits from the 18th century to today. Rotating exhibits from a vast collection of American artworks, from the 18th century to today.

3 Chapel Ave, Andover, MA 01810, United States

Whistler House Museum Of Art

Whistler House Museum Of Art

Regional works of art in a historic home. Birthplace of artist James McNeill Whistler featuring exhibits of 19th- & 20th-century American art.

243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

Folksy industrial revolution museum. Down-to-earth museum complex & exhibits about the human element of the industrial revolution.

246 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States

Museum of Illusions Boston

Museum of Illusions Boston

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Across from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, 200 State St #2, Boston, MA 02109

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Exhibits on 1st U.S. city water system. Exhibits on the engineering behind U.S.'s 1st metro water system, with walking & bus tours.

2450 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Fitchburg Art Museum

Fitchburg Art Museum

Ancient & modern exhibits in many genres. Permanent & visiting exhibits in 4 buildings encompass ancient & modern works in various media.

185 Elm St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Harvard Art Museums

Harvard Art Museums

Diverse European & American works. Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Great Dome

Great Dome

Iconic domed library building at MIT. Built in 1916, this iconic Neoclassical building at MIT houses a library & a lecture hall.

222 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA 01440

Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum

19th century American culture displays. Farmland-set circa-1914 museum with Native American artifacts, Shaker documents, paintings & more.

102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Riverside, RI 02915

Providence Children's Museum

Providence Children's Museum

Interactive & educational space for kids. Hands-on creative learning environment with active programs & a focus on play for young children.

100 South St, Providence, RI 02903, United States

Battleship Cove

Battleship Cove

Memorial comprised of WWII Navy ships. World's largest collection of US naval ships includes a WWII battleship housing a maritime museum.

5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, United States

Cape Verdean Museum

Cape Verdean Museum

Exhibits on Cape Verdean culture. Modest museum featuring art & artifacts related to the history & culture of Cape Verde.

617 Prospect St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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