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Museum of Science: Traveler Reviews

Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617 723 2500
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Ranked #20 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner 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 » Owner 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, 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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Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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55 reviews 55 reviews
33 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Is technology your thing?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

Great Museum located half in Boston, half in Cambridge right at the mouth of the famous Charles River. Smart exhibits, great staff, reasonable rates. Take in a Planetarium or Imax show. Live animal presentations, electronics presentations, fully accessible.

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Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“World Class Science Museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Really awesome exhibits, always fun, great if you are visiting Boston from out-of-town with children. Even without kids, if you like (or want to learn more about) science, this is a must see attraction in Boston.

Visited January 2012
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AUSTIN
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28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“Extraordinary for children and adults”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Great planetarium and theater as well as hands-on exhibits. Also great for handicapped folks-- they have electric mobility carts for free.

Visited November 2012
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Turku, Finland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“One of the best museums”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

Wonderful place for all ages, kids and parents enjoyed equally. Very compact place with lots and lots to see and experience, we spend there almost 6 hours and could go back any day to finish the parts we did not yet get to see.
iMax: Very nice show about orphan animals, very good for kids in 5 and 8 y age
Simulator: Bit overreated, if it were real movie not a cartoon I would be more impressed, good experience anyway
Electricity show: Very cool, my 8 year son was thrilled and kept talking about it for the rest of the night

Visited November 2012
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Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States
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“Great place to spend the day with kids .”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

Great place to spend the day with kids ! We have a membership we go about 10 times a years . Something new all the time . You can have a picnic when you go ,they have tables . That is what we do or you can buy good food from them .They do have good fast food .

Visited November 2012
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