Museum of Science

This incredibly kid-friendly museum is dedicated to giving visitors an interactive and educational experience, making science approachable through a variety of hands-on activities and interesting exhibits. IMAX films in the five-story Mugar Omni Theater and multimedia performances at the Charles Hayden Planetarium are among the highlights. There's also a sizable gift shop, a selection of food options, including pizzas from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, and breathtaking views of the Charles River from the museum's enormous windows at the back.

Visitors have access to more than 700 interactive exhibits, daily presentations, and design challenges at Museum of Science, which is one of the world’s largest science centers, as well as a Planetarium and an IMAX movie theater. More than 125 live animals are featured at the museum as well, as it was the first science and technology center in the nation to earn accreditation as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The scale of the museum’s mid-century building is apparent from other parts of the city, and it becomes even clearer when you arrive at the lobby. Ideally, you could spend a half-day or more soaking up fascinating finds in every corner of this sprawling institution.

• Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Admission: $29 for adults; $25 for seniors (60+); $24 for ages 3 to 11; free admission for children under age 3.
• Google rating: 4.7/5.0
• Website: https://www.mos.org/
• Address: 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114