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Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumvsBoston Children's Museum
Both Boston Children's Museum and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum scores significantly better than Boston Children's Museum. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ranks #2 in Boston with recommendations from 13 publications like Where, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's "Today, it's probably America's most idiosyncratic treasure house." Full review
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If you're looking for a light lunch after your tour, visit Cafe G near the gift shop.
Concierge "Isabella Stewart Gardner was an heiress and something of a black sheep of late-19th- and early-20th-century Boston society: She was a rabid Red Sox and horse-racing fan."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Gardner is filled with almost 2000 priceless objects, primarily European, including outstanding tapestries and Italian Renaissance and 17th-century Dutch paintings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This eclectic museum occupies a meticulous replica of a Venetian palazzo and showcases an unparalleled collection of old masters, Gothic tapestries, and Renaissance furniture." Full review
Time Out "The Gardner museum is a lavish reconstruction of a 15th-century Venetian palace, complete with a luxurious interior courtyard with a seasonally changing floral display." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Often over-shadowed by the Museum of Fine Arts next door, the museum is packed with more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries. The Palm Courtyard is one of the prettiest places in town." Full review
Not For Tourists "Eccentric collection highlighting the Renaissance and the pleasures of having money. A gem."
Travel + Leisure "Beyond the charming garden courtyard visitors can wander through works from ancient Rome all the way up to the belle époque." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Isabella Stewart Gardner built Fenway Court, which resembles a 15C Venetian-style palace, to showcase her magnificent art collection in an intimate setting." Full review
Where "Isabella Stewart Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 fine and decorative art objects, paintings, tapestries and furnishings and includes a venue for contemporary artists and concerts." Full review
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Not For Tourists "Featuring the giant Hood milk bottle."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The museum is a wonderland of learning and play." Full review
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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." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Boston Children’s Museum knows a thing or two about keeping kids amused and entertained—it's been doing it for more than a century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the biggest children’s museums in the world, with a permanent collection that includes some 50,000 items." Full review
Fodor's "Most children have so much fun here that they don't realize they're actually learning something." Full review
Frommer's "For kids under 10 or so—the sweet spot is ages 1 to 7—this is one of the best play spaces in the city, with lots of stuff to climb on and crawl through and build on" Full review
Lonely Planet "The interactive, educational exhibits at the delightful Children’s Museum keep kids entertained for hours." Full review
