Suggestions for Museum near Boston

Ting • October 9, 2015Don't miss the daily tours too. There are different tours focusing on different subjects ranging from collection highlights tour to European arts etc. Docents are excellent.

Kaitlin H. • February 28, 2016Great place for Toddlers. Love the kidspace room on 2nd floor and water exhibit. Bubble exhibit is also one that you don't want miss!

Kurtis S. • August 29, 2017Come early and spend all day here. There's so much to explore

Gavin H. • July 12, 2015Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Jenny M. • April 8, 2013This museum is a city jewel. A very unique, even romantic experience. Don't miss the gift shop (well-curated, beautiful finds for gifts & home).

UrbanAmp • August 16, 2011Great for exhibits or lounging around the water on a nice day.

Sheldon F. • September 28, 2015Attended a friend's wedding here. Pleasant staff, very helpful, a beautiful Boston gem, historic brickwork and original machinery.

Jake S. • July 30, 2019Use the staircases (located near every exit of the chamber) to head up to the gallery for a great photo of your group.

William H. • January 19, 2014A remarkable, lesser known Boston treasure. Great stories - extraordinary historic building

Sean G. • May 8, 2013Free museum with free monument climbing, donation based. They have a live action role play figurine setup upstairs where you can see all 3 British attack waves against the colonists

Keith B. • February 10, 2012This space is an architectural marvel. The bent steel stairs (painted bright green) are phenomenal.

BU Today • June 11, 2012One of the earliest structures on Beacon Hill. It was designed by Massachusetts State House architect Charles Bulfinch, who also designed many Beacon Hill mansions. Admission is $7.

Rebecca B. • February 28, 2018The tour is fun and entertaining as well as informative. The guides are great. You can learn a lot and then drop by Abigail’s tea room and taste the tea you just threw over board.

Edwin H. • September 22, 2015My favorite museum in Boston. In addition to great art, wonderful knowledgeable staff, the museum also offers a awesome view on the Boston harbor!

IWalked Audio Tours • September 13, 2011Otis was 3rd Boston mayor & a US Senator. Built in 1795-6. Had to be moved 40' in 1950s when Cambridge St was widened. Now museum with insight to 18th century wealthy living. More info in blog.<LINK>

Nick F. • March 25, 2012The last row of seats is the best for seeing the whole sky.

Christopher H. • July 19, 2014Cheeky tour guides on board make it a lot of fun. A must visit when you're touring Boston.

Ashley H. • June 27, 2015Our tour was fantastic. Our guide had a lot of very detailed historical knowledge which I thought made the tour. Well worth the money

Joseph D. • October 22, 2014Free lunchtime lectures and carefully curated exhibits are a hidden gem for history buffs

Rob S. • May 10, 2012Go to the 4th floor and check out the roof garden. Great views of Beacon Hill.

Mika • July 16, 2018This extension is always free entry! But if you have a ticket, there’s a free ferry b/w here and the Seaport main museum. Afterwards, I highly recommend getting free cider next door at Downeast!

The Wall Street Journal • August 3, 2014The curators here are so intuitive in their selection of new contemporary artists. They keep all the other gallery venues in Boston guessing, they're that ahead of the curve.

James C. • November 22, 2014Check out when it's open usually only on the weekend.

Leanne M. • June 15, 2012Fantastic place to visit. Well worth the low entrance fee!

Mary 2. • September 24, 2012Great place to have a Birthday Party for children plenty of room upstairs I never get tired of hosting these parties each child is unique in there own way always have a good time

Danielle M. • January 16, 2012An all time favorite of the Science Museum! You just can't skip it! :D

Kaitlin • January 19, 2016If you love books, take a free Art & Architecture tour, offered several times throughout the week. It's such a beautiful place full of history, worth taking a look!

Megan M. • November 12, 2018If you're following the Freedom Trail I'd highly recommend stopping in the Old North Church. You can tour on your own, but joining a guided tour is definitely worth it.

Lina G. • January 28, 2012The film festivals are fantastic

John M. • November 29, 2011This is a great renovated wing! Bravo!