Suggestions for Museum near Winter Hill, Somerville

Twinkle D. • August 31, 2017Spent a good amount of time. The fossil collection is awesome as well as the rocks and crystals. The glass flowers were spectacular too!

Rob A. • November 22, 2015Wide variety of styles and media. Enough to be worth a visit but not overwhelming. The new building is beautiful too

Favecast • November 15, 2013John enjoys pretty much everything at the Peabody Museum, especially the meteorite collection. Check out his Favecast recommendation here- http://www.favecast.com/2379cenw1b

Anne Leigh K. • August 3, 2015Worth a trip if you are in Cambridge. Eclectic collection. Nice cafe.

Gail K. • March 5, 2012Great fun for the kids! Despite not liking math, the kids LOVED the Mathematica exhibit & the physics.

Lauren M. • August 9, 2015Pixar exhibition here is on point for kids and adults alike. Great interactive stopping points highlighting all parts of the animation process in an educational, but fun manner. How museums should be!

Joseph D. • August 27, 2014Go up to the second floor to get a seat and to be a bit closer to the lightning show

James C. • November 22, 2014Great museum. Information is really well presented and the Park Rangers are great.

Nicolas G. • July 15, 2013Terrific experience. Well worth it.

James C. • November 22, 2014Great museum. Really made well and great for classes. Must see.

MIT • December 6, 2010Great place to bring the family; the hologram exhibit is awesome!

J • April 20, 2010The Nichols House Museum in Beacon Hill is a great place to get a glimpse of those mansions from the inside. Plus, super-knowledgeable tour guides, and hardly anyone there!

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

HISTORY • March 31, 2010The Otis House Museum exemplifies the elegant life led by Boston's governing class after the American Revolution. It also houses Historic New England's headquarters & its Library and Archives.

Rebecca C. • March 16, 2019It's just amazing how they recreated the details

Ashley O. • February 2, 2012Open from 10 till 4 with tours to go above and below decks at 11, 2 and 3. Staffed by national park service rangers !

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

Brian • October 17, 2014Incredible selection of American art from the puritans through to contemporary. Also the European impressionist collection is small but excellent.

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

Maciej W. • January 21, 2016Beautiful place to spend the afternoon, you can spend anywhere from and hour to the whole day here.

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

Amy v. • July 14, 2013The bubble area is awesome!

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

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

Zara F. • October 25, 2014Excellent tour. The perfect blend of history and entertainment. I'm not normally a fan of tours with actors but this one really works and is always fun.

Theo Y. • January 20, 2014Go early! It gets sooo busy that you end up not being able to do it all, but it's pretty awesome!

Nicole A. • September 19, 2014Architecturally lovely viewing spaces, a great collection, and friendly staff. I come here every time I'm in Boston.

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

Mark V. • June 5, 2012Pick up bball when weather's nice

Ali • November 15, 2017My most favorite place in Boston. Annual membership is a bit high. But their lending policies is VERY generous. The building itself is a marvel, and the staff are wonderful.