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Boston Children's Museum vs Boston Public Library
Boston Children's Museum and Boston Public Library are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Boston Public Library is the choice of most professionals compared to Boston Children's Museum. Boston Public Library ranks #3 in Boston with endorsements from 14 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Where.
Boston Children's Museum
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308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
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Travel + Leisure
"With three levels of hands-on exhibits, the Boston Children's Museum offers a day of fun and education for little ones."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1913 by a well-meaning group of local science teachers, the Children's Museum in Boston was just another collection of things to look at until director Michael Spock arrived in 1961."
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Not For Tourists
"Featuring the giant Hood milk bottle."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The museum is a wonderland of learning and play."
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The New Balance Climb is an irresistible three-story structure.
Where
"Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb."
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Boston Public Library
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Lonely Planet
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700 Boylston St., At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116
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Concierge
"The Boston Public Library is a destination in itself, and not just for bookworms."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dating from 1852, the esteemed Boston Public Library lends credence to Boston’s reputation as the ‘Athens of America.’."
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Time Out
"The original structure, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1895, is now the research library, while an extension opened in 1972 to function as a general library."
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Fodor's
"This venerable institution is a handsome temple to literature and a valuable research library."
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Not For Tourists
"People need at least one place where they can be their most effective, motivated and focused. Sometimes it's their home, a coffee shop, the back corner of a bookstore, a random park..."
