Museums
Boston has a number of world-class museums that will inspire and impress. Click the links below to learn how you can explore these great city treasures.
Boston Children's Museum
www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/index.html
Children will love the many fascinating hands-on exhibits at this, Boston’s first Green Museum!
Boston University Observatory
www.bu.edu/astronomy/facilities/observatory.html
Learn more about the stars and planets throughout our universe at this Boston University facility.
Gibson House Museum
www.thegibsonhouse.org
Observe the splendors of Victorian living at this National Historic Landmark museum.
Institute of Contemporary Art
www.icaboston.org
Enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art in every different medium from visual art to performing arts.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
www.gardnermuseum.org
First opened on New Year’s Day in 1903, this museum houses one of the nation’s finest collections of art.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library
www.jfklibrary.org
Explore the life and times of our nation’s thirty-fifth president at this fascinating museum.
Museum of Fine Arts
www.mfa.org/home.htm
Explore the splendor of fine arts at this beautiful Boston museum.
Museum of Boston History
www.bostonhistory.org
Learn more about the history and significance of the city of Boston at this historical society museum.
New England Aquarium
www.neaq.org/index.php
Explore the underwater exhibits at this state-of-the-art aquarium, one of Boston’s premier visitor attractions.
Nichols House Museum
www.nicholshousemuseum.org/home.html
Enjoy the interesting things to see in this well-preserved 19th century house.
Sports Museum of New England
www.tdbanknorthgarden.com/sportsmuseum/
Discover the history of some of sports’ greatest teams and players at this educational New England museum.