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Museum of Science

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #97 of 309 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description:
Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching... more » Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching, see lightning being created and enjoy hundreds of other exhibits, where you can't help but learn something new about science and technology. Hold onto the edge of your seat at the IMAX movie theater, which costs extra. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: Science Park Boston, MA 02114
Tel: 617 723 2500

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Jul 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

A large variety of topics and a great deal of interactivity. Some reviewers have commented that some of the exhibits are showing age, which is true. However, I feel like many museum-goers expect a lot of light up whiz bang stuff that actually detracts from what one is supposed to learn. More stimuli does not equal more education. It's true... more

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2 of 5 stars
Bowling Green, KY
Jun 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

While this museum is HUGE and has a wide variety of different exhibits, many of them are outdated, not only in the information but also the technology used. It could use a major update. I think it would be great for school groups studying different science topics, but I wasn't that impressed with the overall quality. We did watch the... more

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2 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 7, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This museum used to be one of the better attractions in Boston. What I see as the issue is that it is dated, and has not kept up with the progressive times compared to the other attractions in Boston (ie The Childrens Museum). The prices are outrageous and you can breeze through this place in a half a day since... more

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3 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
Jan 20, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I took our 8-year old daughter and our 10-year old niece to the Boston Museum of Science today. The girls enjoyed most of the exhibits, minus the "boring" dinosaur one, and seemed to learn a lot from the various attractions. There are a lot of hands-on activities, which definitely helps to keep kids engaged. My husband has... more

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3 of 5 stars
Washington State
Oct 19, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

I grew up going to the MOS. Now as a 34 year old, I returned alone to see what's changed. Thankfully I was able to acquire a reduced admission pass through my local library, as $17 does seem a bit steep for what's offered. Additionally I paid the extra $4 to visit the live butterly exhibit, which also seemed a... more

Aug 17, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I visited the museum for the first time in about 45 years; it was my husband's first visit. I loved the museum and all it had to offer as a child. While I was not disappointed by the exhibits there, I was disappointed by how some exhibits did not work due to lack of monitoring by parents and museum staff.... more

Apr 30, 2007
3/7 found this review helpful

This was an Easter Brunch catered by Wolfgang Puck in the Skyline Room, upper floor of the Museum of Science. Cost $49 per person and it was absolutely terrible. Very little selection, and what was available was cold or luke warm, overcooked, badly presented and unappetizing. The lamb was tough and unappealing, the bacon was like plastic. The omelette station... more

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1 of 5 stars
New Haven, CT
Apr 21, 2007
4/6 found this review helpful

My kids (10 and 13) have never been to Boston. We decided to take a day trip and to do some interesting things in the city, but we decided to make the museum one of the big attractions. My parents came with us to. $73 in tickets for the 5 of us. I didn't have a problem paying that much... more

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2 of 5 stars
New York
Apr 7, 2007
3/5 found this review helpful

Disappointed. A bit run down, many exhibits did not work. Thought it would be more interesting than children's museum for my 10 and 8 year olds but it wasn't. The IMAX was good but the 3D was a waste of money. I would not return. more

Mar 13, 2007
5/7 found this review helpful

Seriously, don't waste your money at this place. Not only is it overpriced for what little they have to offer, but the entire Museum is also severely run down and barely anything is ever updated. I think the "Current Science and Technology" is the only thing current about the place. Sure, it's a hoot to go back to the Museum... more

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Museum of Science Address

Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
Tel: 617 723 2500