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Boston Children's Museum vs The Institute of Contemporary Art

Both Boston Children's Museum and The Institute of Contemporary Art are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Boston Children's Museum ranks slightly higher than The Institute of Contemporary Art. Boston Children's Museum comes in at #5 in Boston with endorsements from 8 publications like Time Out, Not For Tourists and Travel + Leisure.

Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum
9 / 10
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
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Travel + Leisure 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 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 Not For Tourists
"Featuring the giant Hood milk bottle."
Michelin Guide 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 Where
"Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb." Full review
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The Institute of Contemporary Art
The Institute of Contemporary Art
8 / 10
100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront." Full review
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