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Museum of Science

2,977 Reviews

#37 of 420 things to do in Boston

Museums, Science Museums

Science Park, T Green Line Direction Lechemere and stop : Science PARK, Boston, MA 02114

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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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...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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Science Park, T Green Line Direction Lechemere and stop : Science PARK, Boston, MA 02114

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Boston CityPASS

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Robert F

Boston, Massachusetts

519

Reviewed yesterday

Super science museum

My family and friends went to the MOS last werk. Our group ranged from 12 to 64 years old, engineer, graphic designer, law student, middle school student, to retiree. We all found fun and fascinating things to discover and enjoy. Check the program before your...More

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Jason T

Windsor, Canada

14748

Reviewed yesterday

Great for kids (or kids at heart)

Made a quick trip to the museum during a whirlwind around Boston - our hotel was around the corner so we couldn't not check it out. So many exhibits - you could spend lots of time here. Our three main areas of focus were the...More

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jkemommy

Orlando, Florida

539

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Always loved this place

Growing up in boston the science museum was always fun. I don't remember it being this big but the kids had a blast running room to room. Watching the electric show, playing with the exhibits. Its such a great museum and you'll need a whole...More

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Frances S

Melbourne

11221

Reviewed yesterday

Educational and stimulating

I rushed but still stayed for 3 hours. I do recommend seeing the electrical and also the magic show. I went alone but would have enjoyed it more with children in tow although it caters for all ages.

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KPB1981

Dublin, Ireland

6019

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Lots to do...Not really for adults

The museum is great. Full of loads and loads of interactive activities and different disciplines of science. But it’s really for kids. I felt like I got nothing out of it. Maybe some folks do but wasn’t for me. Must visit with your children though....More

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lesley33333333

London, United Kingdom

17264

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Fabulous fun for all the family

We loved the museum, we watched the Shark and The Martian cinema experience 4D (which was a 6 dollar each extra cost, museum is free) which were both great. We then enjoyed the planetarium, space section with loads of interactive activities. The dinosaurs and so...More

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Seepie

176

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Wonderful for all ages!

We just spent a short 8 hours at the Museum of Science. I say short because there were so many things to do that we could have been there longer! My 9 and 2 year olds thoroughly enjoyed it, they were running from station to...More

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Julie V

New York City, New York

111

Reviewed 1 week ago

Extremely Interactive

The museum has a great mix of life and physical science. The STEM interactive were fun and engaging. Every thing is an additional price movies, butterflies and so on, the lightning show is free and I would highly recommend it. The admission ticket alone offered...More

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Valerie M

Grand Cayman

208

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Museum for all ages

We spent about 6 hours here and saw 2 of the movies - the 4d Shark and the IMAX Great Barrier Reef. Lots to do and see and loads of interaction. It is a big museum so allow yourself some time to see it all....More

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ChrisEC1

Plymouth, Massachusetts

1510

Reviewed 1 week ago

Loved the butterfly garden

Had a nice visit. Very busy! The butterfly exhibit was an additional $6.00 but well worth it! They landed on you so great photo ops.

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Steelio75

Does the MOS still have one of the worlds largest Rube Goldberg machines? My boy really wants to see that.

August 4, 2018|

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There was a Rube Goldberg in the youth section, but I cannot attest to the title you mention. Sorry. There're plenty of other interests for all fields of science , though.