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    Museum of Science

    3,217 Reviews
    #32 of 383 things to do in Boston
    Museums, Science Museums
    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    1 Science Park, MBTA Green Line E train to SCIENCE PARK stop, Boston, MA 02114-1099
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm in the iconic Theater of Electricity, walking among butterflies, or taking a journey inside the human body! While you are...more
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    Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    1 Science Park, MBTA Green Line E train to SCIENCE PARK stop, Boston, MA 02114-1099
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    Fun and very interactive...

    My 12 year old and I thoroughly enjoyed the Museum, I was surprised that there were so many interactive things to do and fun for adults and children. We could have spent all day here because there was so much to do, don't miss the...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Debbie A O
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A mixed bag

    The exhibits have mostly not changed in twenty plus years. If you are an adult and have been here this century, you don't need to go back. They do have some nice evening activities, we really enjoyed the Drag show put on in the planetarium...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    1  Thank Northern_Traveler00
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Bridges of Boston Cruise

    The Museum of Science and the Charles Riverboat Company sponsored a two hour cruise on the Charles,River and Boston Harbor on the “Bridges of Boston.” It was spectacular. We had “Noah” as our guide and narrator. In spite of the Hurricane Dorian passing by offshore...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank jyoung3381
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Learning Experience

    We enjoyed a few hours at the museum, visiting the wind energy section and then going to the natural questions part across the way. Two grandsons were at the point ready for lunch and enjoyed the cafeteria. We thought a very good way to bring...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Lanxlad
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
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    We visited the museum, the planetarium and the Body World Circle of Life Exhibition. The Exhibition will be there until January 2020. It is amazing and a great deal of learning and educational experience. Food and coffee were delicious. It very modern and the have...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Eduardo M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent!

    On our visit to Boston from UK I promised the grandchildren a great day out with dinosaurs and a space capsule and the museum didn’t let me down they loved it! The look on our three year old at the Tyrannosaurus rex was great and...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    1  Thank Sue S
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Science Surprise

    You will be surprised by the amount and variety of exhibits at this museum. Many are hands on and fun for all,ages. Not to miss: the Lightening Show. Excellent. Check with your local library for passes as the admission is quite steep.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank SLPBoston
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fascinating

    Fascinating displays. We need to bring the grandkids here, so perfect for bright youngsters of all ages.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank David_J_Spellman
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Military friendly.

    My husband and I took a quick trip to Boston, and he has never been before that. I wanted to show him something in Boston, so I chose the museum. As we were about to pay for our tickets which came to a total of...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank argonzalez423
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    BEWARE OF THE 4D FILMS!

    If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. 1 star is too much! I saw the 4D film on Sharks about 2 hours ago and my back is still killing me. I do not understand how the museum people do not warn the...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
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    July 21, 2019|
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    Response from Sabine F | Reviewed this property |
    Your teenager can purchase tickets and go in by himself.
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    June 6, 2019|
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    Response from MilSeb23 | Reviewed this property |
    Thoroughly... 4-7 hours. If you just want to do quick hits 3-4 hours would be my guesstimate.
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    May 29, 2019|
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    Response from MilSeb23 | Reviewed this property |
    To be honest we went on a busy Friday morning and it wasn’t that bad. If I were to do it again I would shoot for middle of the week and try to be there an hour after opening to avoid the lines. That plenty of parking that... More
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