Museum of Science
7.3Locals Score / 10#6 of 6 Museums in Boston
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Known forfamily-friendlyhands-onclassic Bostoneducational
A beloved Boston institution straddling the Charles River dam with hundreds of hands-on exhibits spanning natural history, physics, engineering, and space. The Van de Graaff generator lightning show is a must-see classic. The Omni Theater and planetarium add real value. Pricing is steep and it gets very crowded on weekends with school groups.
Key facts
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| Price | $$$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.3/10- Value6.5
- Iconic7.5
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity6.5
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Boston
- Beacon HillNeighborhood0.99 km · 12 min walk
- Regina Pizzeria (North End)Restaurant1.18 km · 15 min walk
- Bunker Hill MonumentAttraction1.26 km · 16 min walk
- USS ConstitutionAttraction1.28 km · 16 min walk
- Riding the T Like a LocalGetting around1.3 km · 16 min walk
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