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Boston Children's MuseumvsNew England Aquarium
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Boston Children's Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to New England Aquarium. Boston Children's Museum has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 8 publications such as Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
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
New England Aquarium Fodor's
Concierge Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Where Time Out Frommer's Lonely Planet
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
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Fodor's "This aquarium challenges you to imagine life under and around the sea." Full review
Concierge "Located right on Boston Harbor on Central Wharf, the New England Aquarium is home to animals from both the Northeast and around the world."
Travel + Leisure "Just a 10-minute walk from Quincy Market, this appropriately acclaimed showcase of sea life sits on Central Wharf overlooking Boston Harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine "This aquarium was huge—with a large central tank, incredible jelly fish area, penguins, even an IMAX." Full review
Not For Tourists "Check out penguin snack-time."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The dimmed light gives the illusion of an underwater world." Full review
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Don't miss the animal treatment centre, films at the IMAX cinema and trips out to sea to see the whales.
Where "Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to Pacific reefs to the Gulf of Maine, and the creatures living there." Full review
Time Out "The breathtaking centerpiece of this excellent aquarium is the colossal 200,000-gallon salt-water replica of a Caribbean coral reef." Full review
Frommer's "The centerpiece of this well-appointed and popular aquarium is the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, which contains sea turtles, sharks, hundreds of colorful reef fishes, and 200,000 gallons of water" Full review
Lonely Planet "Dive deep into the ocean inside the New England Aquarium in Boston and experience engaging exhibits featuring animals from across the globe." Full review
