Museum of Science
4.7(21,653)4.7 out of 5 stars, 21653 reviews Boston, MA
About Museum of Science
The Museum of Science offers a highly engaging and interactive experience perfect for families with school-aged children, especially those interested in science, engineering, and animals. Its unique value lies in combining hands-on exhibits like building flying models, specific cinematic experiences (4D dolphin movie with bubbles, Planetarium movie 'Moons'), and animal displays, all within a convenient, weather-protected environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Rainy day activities with children.Families looking for an all-day immersive experience.Children aged 5-9 with an interest in science, engineering, or animals.Parents seeking a convenient, indoor activity with easy access from parking.Excellent for children aged 5-9 years old (validated by families with boys aged 5 & 9 and 7 & 9 who stayed all day and loved it).
Why families love it
- Interactive engineering area for building flying models.
- Engaging 4D theater experience (e.g., dolphin movie with bubbles).
- Specific planetarium shows (e.g., 'Moons').
- Extensive animal displays.
- Specific interactive exhibits, such as being able to 'touch the bear softly'.
- Well-received Mathematics section.
Insider tips
- Arrive right when the museum opens on weekend mornings to avoid crowds and maximize enjoyment.
- Plan to spend a significant amount of time, as children can easily stay 'all day' and want to stay longer.
- If you have specific re-entry needs, inquire about the stamp process for clarity.
Good to know before you go
- Arriving mid-day on weekends if you want to avoid significant crowds.
- Re-entry stamps are not clearly defined or informative on how to use them.
- Can get pretty crowded, especially if not arriving early.
- Some areas are perceived as 'slightly outdated' but are undergoing upgrades.
- Crowds
- Can get 'pretty crowded', especially on weekends.
- Value
- The price is considered 'reasonable' especially given the extensive range of activities and potential for all-day engagement. Student discounts are available, enhancing value. The museum is actively undergoing upgrades, suggesting improving value over time.
- Accessibility
- Attached parking garage offers direct, convenient access for families, avoiding outdoor exposure.
- Safety
- Friendly and helpful employees staffing certain exhibits contribute to a positive and managed environment.
What parents say
"Went with some friends. Not bad! I wish the re-entry stamps were more defined and informative on how to use them. Either way, the stairs had a cool horror game-esque vibe. Being able to touch the bear softly was cool. I really enjoyed the Mathematics section."
a week ago
"We had an awesome time at the Museum of Science! We went right when it opened on a weekend morning, and it was so much fun. The attached parking garage is super convenient for families with kids, because you don’t have to go outside. The dolphin movie in the 4D theater was entertaining, and our little guy loved the bubbles floating down. It was a rainy day, but the museum has some great views of Boston. It can get pretty crowded, so it’s best to get there early if you can. The employees staffing certain exhibits were friendly and helpful."
2 weeks ago
"We brought our 2 boys (ages 5 and 9) here. We stayed all day until they closed up for a special event. We spent so much time in the engineering area building flying models. We also really enjoyed the planetarium movie Moons. We would definitely go again and highly recommend for anyone of any age."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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