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Museum of Science

Museum of Science is a large interactive science museum beside the Charles River Dam. Its character comes through most clearly in the indoor lightning demonstrations and engineering exhibits, with the planetarium, live-animal spaces, and river views from the.

Museum of Science

Why go

Museum of Science makes its case through the indoor lightning demonstrations and engineering exhibits. Notice that detail first at Museum of Science. Afterward, compare it with the planetarium, live-animal spaces, and river views from the building. The pairing at Museum of Science explains a large interactive science museum beside the Charles River Dam. Choose Museum of Science when those features fit your interests. Give Museum of Science a focused place in the Boston day.

What to look for

  • The indoor lightning demonstrations and engineering exhibits.
  • The planetarium, live-animal spaces, and river views from the building.

Useful to know

  • Check the official site shortly before visiting; access, events, and seasonal conditions can change.
  • Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Indoor visit · 45–75 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Opening information

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America/New_York · Sep 12, 2026 / Dec 1, 2026

Monday
09:00–17:00
Tuesday
09:00–17:00
Wednesday
09:00–17:00
Thursday
09:00–17:00
Friday
09:00–17:00
Saturday
09:00–17:00
Sunday
09:00–17:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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