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Boston Children's Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 331 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description:
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which...... more » Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze. « less
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Attraction type: Children's museum
Address: 300 Congress St Boston, MA 02210
Tel: 617-426-6500

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5 of 5 stars
Clarkthehorse   24 contributions
Concord, Massachusetts
Dec 14, 2009

We live in the Boston area and have been to the Children's Museum many times with our now 4 and 5 year olds. There's a lot here for toddlers through early grade school kids. Highlights: 3 story climbing structure; ball room with all kinds of ramps; authentic, reconstructed Japanese house; Arthur (the book character) area; and a market place. My... more

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4 of 5 stars
KatrinaFolger   2 contributions
Boston, MA
Oct 9, 2009

I brought six children to the Boston Children's Museum on a friday night. On fridays, after 5pm, the admission price is just $1. There was plenty for all ages to do. I had kids aged 4-10. The water room was a big hit along with the art studio! more

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5 of 5 stars
photogirl07   1 contribution
Middletown, NY
Oct 8, 2009

We had a wonderful time visiting the museum. There is so much to explore, so much to do. The kids had a wonderful time. Our only regret is we only had one day here. I could have spent a few days. If I lived closer, we would go frequently..it is so much fun. The kids are 2, 5 and 14....... more

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3 of 5 stars
melwest   1 contribution
Boston
Aug 11, 2009

My family of five packed up and drove about an hour to visit the museum on a Saturday in July. My oldest child and I were anxious to visit Japanese House since we have a relative who is Japanese. To our dismay, it was closed! The sign at the entrance to the display didn't say why, Despite our disappointment, we... more

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1 of 5 stars
BostonWino   4 contributions
Boston
Jun 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I just returned from a visit to the Boston Children's Museum today. I've been taking my kids there for many years, and after today, I'm done forever. I've never been a huge fan of the place, to be honest. Its a huge hassle to get there with kids, and the place is always mobbed. If you have a stroller and... more

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5 of 5 stars
memparrot   26 contributions
lexington ky
May 26, 2009

We took our 1 and 3 year old to museum and had a wonderful time. Special room just for children under 3 which was great for the 1 year old. Lots of hands on activities. We expected to spend an hour and wound up staying 3 hours. more

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1 of 5 stars
Trip_Review_DN   23 contributions
Toronto, ON
Apr 13, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Before the trip to Boston, this attraction was ranked first on the must-see list for our family because it was ranked 3rd as the best children's museum in the nation by Child magazine. It was a Friday night, and admission was $1 for everyone. Our kids are 9 and 11 and they felt too old for all exhibits, which are... more

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5 of 5 stars
sherbear8883   12 contributions
Lakeland, FL
Aug 6, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Visited the Children's Museum this past spring with my son, a friend, and her son. We all had a blast! Plenty to see and do! Very interactive which is great for kids. They climbed, jumped, watched, built, and even sang. By the end of our 5 hour trip they were exhausted but still didn't want to leave. Us adults even... more

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4 of 5 stars
Farr81901   25 contributions
Saratoga Springs, New York
Jul 28, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We were here over this past weekend with two toddlers (3 and 4), and we had a blast. It was very busy and crowded, but IMO the museum is laid out VERY well so you are not constantly on top of other patrons. The kids had so much fun with the interactive and hands-on exhibits (i.e the bubbles!). Restrooms were... more

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2 of 5 stars
Steve5052   21 contributions
Bainbridge Island,WA
May 13, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We visited the museum on a Tuesday and found that they had decided to close a few hours early for a private event of some kind. We only had about 25 minutes before they asked everyone to leave. It was a nice museum though with what seemed like a very diverse group of activities for kids from about 3 to... more

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Boston Children's Museum Address

300 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Tel: 617-426-6500