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    Museum of Science: Tours & Tickets

    3,224 Reviews
    #32 of 387 things to do in Boston
    Museums, Science Museums
    Open Now: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    1 Science Park, MBTA Green Line E train to SCIENCE PARK stop, Boston, MA 02114-1099
    Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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    Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm in the iconic Theater of Electricity, walking among butterflies, or taking a journey inside the human body! While you are...more
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    Hours Today: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    1 Science Park, MBTA Green Line E train to SCIENCE PARK stop, Boston, MA 02114-1099
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    Interesting science museum

    This is an interesting science museum with exhibits on a variety of topics. Don't miss one of the live presentations. As I was exploring the Hall of Human Life, I saw a demonstration table with bones displayed on it. The explainer engaged me in a...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Robert D
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Really Nice place but only with kids

    this place is actually very fun.. however i have been to many other science museums but this is fun only if you have kids.. nothing really for adults on their own...

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank World-Wonderer01
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Well done
    Review of: Museum of Science Boston Skip-The-Line Admission

    Always well done at Boston Museum of Science. No more to say. This is a world-class museum. Great for adults and children.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Safari661194
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    You could spend all day here!
    Review of: Museum of Science Boston Skip-The-Line Admission

    Brought my family of four here (12 year old boy, 6 year old boy, and two adults) last Thursday, Oct 3rd during our trip to Boston. The museum itself is beautiful and easy to access via walking. You could easily stay an entire day here....More

    Thank jus1chillchic
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lots to do and interact with

    Lots and lots to get through. We are a couple but I imagine those with kids could pass a whole day here with trying out all the exhibits. Some areas were a little dated, and I thought overall it was a little overpriced, but still...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Alison D
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice museum to visit.

    Visited here September 2018 with family, very enjoyable, will return.. Lots of t to everythinghings to see, Great location to everything...

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank gardens20
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great exhibition
    Review of: Museum of Science Boston Skip-The-Line Admission

    Went to see the body works and cycle of life exhibits. Really interesting and informative a mix of items in showcases with information labels to read. Short video to watch by the creator which was interesting to understand the process of creating the exhibits. Would...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank KimbelinaBallerina
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Unforgettable!

    I have always loved this museum and this time I came with my husband to show him around. We saw an IMAX film which was amazing. The next day we saw the Body Works exhibit which was unbelievable. That was on my bucket list so...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank SamaraInfoCenter
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    BORING

    This place is definitely not worth the money. More for children. Very small and limited. My suggestion don't waste your time or money

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank roezenets1969
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Body Worlds - Fascinating!

    We saw Body Worlds at MOS in Boston when it first came around, many years ago, so when we had a chance to see it again, we jumped at it. My son is at university now, and we have always loved the museum, so it...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
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    July 21, 2019|
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    Response from Sabine F | Reviewed this property |
    Your teenager can purchase tickets and go in by himself.
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    June 6, 2019|
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    Response from MilSeb23 | Reviewed this property |
    Thoroughly... 4-7 hours. If you just want to do quick hits 3-4 hours would be my guesstimate.
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    May 29, 2019|
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    Response from MilSeb23 | Reviewed this property |
    To be honest we went on a busy Friday morning and it wasn’t that bad. If I were to do it again I would shoot for middle of the week and try to be there an hour after opening to avoid the lines. That plenty of parking that... More
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