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Museum of Science

Tourist attraction

4.7(21666 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9 a.m. Sat
Museum of Science

About

Interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Museum of Science:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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    Phone
    (617) 723-2500
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    Hours
    Monday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Assisted listening devices: Offers assisted listening devices
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking
  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage

Nearby

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