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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.
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.