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Boston Museums for Kids

Some of the finest examples of art can be found at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Photo courtesy of the MFA
Free Museums: When It's Free to Visit Boston Museums, Zoos, and Gardens
Find out which of more than 50 Boston-area museums offer kids free admission.
 Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Day Trip: Exploring the MFA with Kids
Tips and ideas to make the MFA your kids favorite museum.
Just try to pull kids away from the bubbles in Science Playground .
Best Things to Do With Kids at Boston Children's Museum
Our city is full of family-friendly museums, but only Boston Children's Museum is designed just for...
Discover the Latch Wall in the Brain Building Together space for 0-3 year olds. Photo courtesy of Discovery Museum
Sensory-Friendly Hours at Museums, Zoos, and Attractions for Kids with Special Needs around Boston
While Boston has many kid-friendly museums and attractions, crowds and noises at these...
The EcoTarium encourages kids to make their own scientific discoveries. Photo courtesy of the EcoTarium
Top 10 Things To Do at the EcoTarium, the Interactive Science Museum for Kids Near Boston
A trip to the EcoTarium in Worcester includes an exhibit about Mount Washington, interactive...
10 Must-See Exhibits at Boston's Museum of Science
We share our 10 favorite exhibits and insider tips for making the most of a Museum of Science...
A-maze-ing! Review of the New MOS Mirror Maze Exhibit
The Museum of Science's newest, maze-centered exhibit is a trip through nature's most fascinating...
Kids get an up-close look at all the parts of the Hercules beetle. Photo courtesy of author
Nature's Superheroes: Must-See Exhibit for Animal-Crazed Kids in Boston
Kids will love soaking up knowledge about Earth's most fascinating creatures at this amazing...
Winnie-the-Pooh Comes to Boston: Sweet, Interactive Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts
The MFA's newest exhibit is its kid-friendliest yet, featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and his Hundred...
9 Must-See Dinosaur Theme Parks and Attractions for Kids
These family-friendly outdoor dino attractions include close-up interactions, fossil digs, and even...
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Boston Museums for Families

There are four tidal pools for kids to explore. Photos courtesy of Living Shores Aquarium
Living Shores: New Interactive Aquarium Opens Next to Story Land
Attention, ocean and animal lovers: New Hampshire now has its own aquarium! Boasting 32,000 square...READ MORE 
CuriousCity: Pop-Up Children's Museum Opens in Peabody
Packed with interactive exhibits and cozy spaces that stoke imagination, CuriousCity is the...READ MORE 
Kids touch the gentle rays at the Touch Tank Exhibit. Photo courtesy of New England Aquarium
Boston's New England Aquarium: Guide to What's New and What to Do with Kids
Find out our tips for making the most out of a visit with kids to the New England Aquarium, a...READ MORE 
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Battleship Cove: 6 Tips for Visiting the Naval Museum with Kids
The largest collection of preserved U.S. Navy Ships in the world is located just an hour south of...READ MORE 
10 Must-See Exhibits at Boston's Museum of Science
We share our 10 favorite exhibits and insider tips for making the most of a Museum of Science...READ MORE 
Visiting the JFK Library and Museum with Kids
My fifth grader’s class recently went on a field trip to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library...READ MORE 

Free Admission to Boston Museums

Some of the finest examples of art can be found at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Photo courtesy of the MFA
Free Museums: When It's Free to Visit Boston Museums, Zoos, and Gardens
Find out which of more than 50 Boston-area museums offer kids free admission.READ MORE 
Inspired by the movements of schools of fish, this outdoor sculpture moves with the seaside winds in New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Poetic Kinetics
Free Public Art Around Boston that Will Blow Your Kids' Minds
Kids will really connect with this colorful, thought-provoking, and playful public art, on view in...READ MORE 
11 Cool Perks that Come with Your Boston Public Library Card
Did you know your BPL card can score you museum passes, ferry discounts, free kids' movies, and...READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
5 Boston-Area Museums With Big Membership Perks for Families
These family museum memberships grant you not only easy access to world-class science and culture...READ MORE 

More Family Fun around Boston

Playing in the snow is a favorite thing to do for kids in Boston during winter. Photo via Bigstock
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Winter Activities Guide for Boston Kids
New England winters may seem like an endurance test, sometimes. But there are tons of fun...READ MORE 
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families. READ MORE 
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Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones for Boston Kids
Sports centers and gyms where Boston kids can run off some steam.READ MORE 
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Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide
Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...READ MORE 

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Visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston With Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Take the family out for a day of art and exploration. READ MORE 
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...READ MORE 
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.READ MORE 
Free Museums: When It's Free to Visit Boston Museums, Zoos, and Gardens
Find out which of more than 50 Boston-area museums offer kids free admission.READ MORE 
The Best Children’s Museum in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around
Did your favorite children's museum make the list?READ MORE 
Museum of Fine Arts Day Trip: Exploring the MFA with Kids
Tips and ideas to make the MFA your kids favorite museum.READ MORE 
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