Museum of Science- Boston

The Museum of Science in Boston has exhibits covering various science specialties. Check out the Hall of Human Life to learn about biology, or visit Dinosaurs to view dozens of fossils, including one of a triceratops from 65 million years ago.

A planetarium, live animals, an insect zoo, and exhibits on color, space, arithmetic, and engineering are all features of the museum. The history and science of vaccines are examined in their most recent exhibit. Visitors can attend a variety of free live programs at the museum, including interactive exhibits and live animal show-and-tell sessions. Highlights include an indoor lightning show and overnights for students with adult chaperones. The museum has also received a Cisco Award for its efforts to help teachers integrate engineering into their curriculum. The Museum of Science welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year. Boston isn’t just big on science, it’s also one of the best American cities for history buffs.

The Museum of Science offers translators, narrated tours, and aided listening devices as part of its effort to make its museum accessible. Elevators and wheelchair-accessible pathways are available, however, regrettably, not all of the exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Time open: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm