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Museum of SciencevsBoston Children's Museum
Both are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Boston Children's Museum ranks marginally higher than Museum of Science. Boston Children's Museum scores 90 with recommendations from 8 sources including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Museum of Science
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Concierge
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
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Fodor's "With 15-foot lightning bolts in the Theater of Electricity and a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex model, this is just the place to ignite any child's scientific curiosity." Full review
Concierge "At the mouth of the Charles River, with views of the Boston skyline, the Museum of Science is crowded with hands-on exhibits that demonstrate everything from biology to computers."
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Visit on a Friday evening after 5 pm to avoid the crowds.
Time Out "This extremely child-friendly museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A kaleidoscopic array of exhibits... features cutting-edge, interactive displays that encourage kids and adults to think." Full review
Where "The Museum of Science is a compelling technology and science-based destination." Full review
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Make sure to visit the Theater of Electricity.
The Telegraph "At Boston’s most popular attraction, see lightning produced indoors by the world’s largest Van de Graaff generator." Full review
Afar Magazine "Home to some 35 colleges and universities, Boston is a wicked-smaht city, and you’ll feel like a genius if you take your kids to the always entertaining Boston Museum of Science." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With 700 exhibits, this is a place to get lost." Full review
Frommer's "For the ultimate pain-free educational experience, head to the Museum of Science." Full review
Boston Children's Museum
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Where Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
