Popular Family-friendly Attractions in Boston
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions in Boston

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  • Harvard Universitytop_1
    󰺂7.4
    Cambridge.Harvard University5.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Best Things to Do in Boston
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠164 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    The Harvard Art Museums are an essential part of any Harvard trip. We took our children there twice; the first visit was unforeseen, but the second was a perfect opportunity. While the museums aren't large, the galleries are interconnected, and the exhibits are strategically arranged, allowing you to fully explore Harvard's century-long collection without having to backtrack. Admission is free, but registration is required. There's a small but welcoming dining area on the first floor. It's best to avoid meal times, or enjoy brunch before entering, followed by coffee and snacks between visits. We spent a full day exploring the museums and were deeply impressed by the endless charm of this world-class university. A trip to Harvard offers even more possibilities for our children's growth and development. Here are some authentic world-famous paintings from the museums' long-standing collection, ready for everyone to explore and appreciate.

  • New England Aquariumtop_2
    󰺂7.0
    26.36
    Boston.Boston City Center815m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Rare sea dragons & blue lobsters
    󰀆Showcase two unique seadragon species
    󱨠Saved by 103 users󱨠100 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    It is a cute aquarium and perfect for a little family visit. However it is kind of small and there weren’t as many interesting exhibitions as I expected. If you only need to spend an hour or two then it’s perfect.

  • Museum of Sciencetop_3
    󰺂4.7
    23.46
    Boston.East Cambridge1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 19 of Best Things to Do in Boston
    Highlights:
    󱓊IMAX 3D offers breathtaking experience
    󱓊Submarine & lunar lander exhibits
    󱨠67% positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    Compared with the science museums in New York and Washington, the science museum in Boston seems a bit deserted and niche. The museum is built on the banks of the Charles River. The scenery is naturally amazing and beautiful. You can walk across the bridge all the way. This museum combines natural history museums, science museums, and planetariums. It can be said that it is a very suitable museum series for family travel in Boston. Here you can also see the research results displayed by major technology companies and top universities, and most of the exhibits are also interactive multimedia designs. There are students of all ages in each exhibition hall. I feel that the theme content of the exhibition hall is quite scientific. 📌 As a tradition of science museums, how can we miss the domineering dinosaur models, so the museum here must also be arranged. There are also two models of Tyrannosaurus Rex outside the museum. I feel that the content of the exhibition hall is also very interesting and fun. From black bears to beavers, it shows the evolution of the ecosystem and geographical environment of New England and the impact on organisms. The museum also set up a special interactive area where you can touch the fur of American beavers

  • Boston Children's Museum
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    󰺂4.1
    Boston.South Boston1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique light & shadow at sunset
    󰋄Interactive exhibits spark kids' curiosity
    󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    It turns out that if you don't have kids, you don't have to check in at this museum lol. I don't know what I was thinking at the time. After visiting Fan Pier Park, I saw this museum and thought about visiting it. I also wanted to feel what the children's museum here is like. Will it be the same as the science and technology museum I liked to visit when I was a child? Hahaha, it turns out that I thought too much. The museum is really built for children and is full of childlike fun. If you want to find a highlight for the museum, it is probably the various colliding colors in each exhibition hall. It is colorful and feels like summer. And most of the entertainment facilities here are interactive, and I feel that children will like it very much. If you come here without children, the clerk of the museum will also ask you to deposit a certificate here and take it away when you leave the museum. Maybe there are really few people who come here to check in the Children's Museum. It is highly recommended to come here to play and watch in person. There is also a Japanese courtyard residential garden in the museum. You need to wear slippers to enter. The layout of the exhibition hall is more interesting.

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Boston?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Boston:Harvard University, New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Boston Children's Museum
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Boston?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Boston include:Harvard University:4.7, New England Aquarium:4.5, Museum of Science:4.4, Boston Children's Museum:4.8
At what locations in Boston can Family-friendly Attractions in Boston be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Boston are mainly located in:Harvard University:Cambridge, New England Aquarium:Boston, Museum of Science:Boston, Boston Children's Museum:Boston
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