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Boston Children's Museum vs Museum of Fine Arts
Both are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts scores significantly higher than Boston Children's Museum. Museum of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Boston with approval from 12 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Boston Children's Museum
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
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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.
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"Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb."
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Museum of Fine Arts
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465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
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Fodor's
"Count on staying a while if you have any hope of seeing what's here."
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Concierge
"One of America's grandest art museums, the MFA holds American and European paintings from the 7th century to the present."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Museum of Fine Arts holdings encompass all eras, from the ancient world to contemporary times, and all areas of the globe, making it truly encyclopedic in scope."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1870, the MFA moved from Copley Square to its current home, a neoclassical granite building on Huntington Avenue—the so-called "Avenue of the Arts"—in 1909."
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Not For Tourists
"Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
