Boston - Museum of Science
The Science Museum contains exhibits that promote learning through hands on exploration. Numerous areas of science and technology are covered here including physics, biology, chemistry, ecology, zoology, astronomy, computers etc. Some highlights of the exhibits include:
"Giganotosaurus" contains a replica skull of the world's largest meat-eating dinosaur, a one-and-a-half-story Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops skeleton.
"Giganotosaurus" contains a replica skull of the world's largest meat-eating dinosaur, a one-and-a-half-story Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops skeleton.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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"Computer Discovery Space" with several high speed computers to play with and the chance to design your own virtual fish in the "Virtual Fish Tank."
"The Lighthouse" contains 18 different interactive displays that help explain the principles of light and optics.
"The Human Body Connection" tries to answer questions about anatomy, physiology, evolution medicine and technology.
The museum's planetarium presents daily laser and star shows. The Mugar Omni theater has a five-story domed screen.
"The Lighthouse" contains 18 different interactive displays that help explain the principles of light and optics.
"The Human Body Connection" tries to answer questions about anatomy, physiology, evolution medicine and technology.
The museum's planetarium presents daily laser and star shows. The Mugar Omni theater has a five-story domed screen.
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Phone 1 (617) 723-2500
Fax 1 (617) 589-0362
Hours
July 5 to September 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 2 to July 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 21.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 19.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 18.00 |
Price does not include admission to the planetarium shows or the Omni theater. Combination tickets available.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
Computer Museum (closed)
The Boston Computer Museum is no longer operating. It is now part of the Boston Science Museum.
