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Family-Friendly Attractions
Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Boston [2025]
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New England Aquarium
4.5
/5
148 reviews
7.1
From £25.93
Based on 5,925 reviews
Boston City Center | 815m from downtown
Phone +16179735206
Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-2.2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Rare sea dragons & blue lobsters
Showcase two unique seadragon species
103 positive reviews
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The aquarium is well designed, but the venue is a bit small. There were many children at the school during the event. Boston was still very cold in May, and there were strong winds and heavy rain. The ticket price seemed a bit expensive.
The New England Aquarium is an awe-inspiring destination for marine enthusiasts of all ages. With captivating exhibits showcasing diverse aquatic life, interactive touch tanks, and informative presentations, it offers a memorable and educational experience. Friendly staff and conservation efforts further enhance its appeal.
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Public Garden
4.5
/5
68 reviews
5.3
Based on 10,013 reviews
Boston City Center | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +16176354505
Address: Boston, MA 02116, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.15 of Best Things to Do in Boston
43% positive reviews
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I think the Boston Public Garden is worth a visit. It is the first public botanical garden in the United States. It was established in 1837 and has a profound historical and cultural heritage. The scenery here is super beautiful and picturesque in all seasons. It is a good place to relax.
There are many highlights. The swan boat is super iconic. It has been there since 1877. You can enjoy the scenery while sitting on it. The statue of George Washington on horseback is particularly majestic and has high artistic and historical value. There are abundant flowers and plants, and different beauty in different seasons. The lake bridge is super elegant and great for taking photos and walking. There is also the Alice statue, which is very cute and full of childlike fun.
The rental fee and opening hours of the Boston Public Garden Swan Boat
Rental fee
- Adults: $4.5.
- Children: $3 for children aged 2-15.
- Seniors: $4 for seniors aged 65 and above.
- Children under 2 years old: free.
Opening hours
- April 13-June 20: 10:00 am-4:00 pm daily.
- June 21-September 2: 10:00 am-5:00 pm daily.
- September 3-April 12 of the following year: closed.
Please note that the operation of the swan boat will be affected by the weather and will not be open on rainy days, windy days or extremely high temperatures.
One of my favorite spots to stroll through in the whole city. The Boston Public Garden is worth a visit to see the bridges, statues, and beautiful floral designs. Perfect place to picnic or just sit on a bench and enjoy a coffee. centrally located and close to many major neighborhoods of Boston. Add this to your Boston Bucket list!
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Museum of Science
4.5
/5
62 reviews
4.7
Based on 3,407 reviews
East Cambridge | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +16177232500
Address: 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
IMAX 3D offers breathtaking experience
Submarine & lunar lander exhibits
69% positive reviews
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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.
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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
The Science Museum is also a popular attraction. It is the best place to bring your children there. You can experience the charm of science in the experience, and the participation here is also very strong.
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Boston Children's Museum
4.8
/5
44 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,003 reviews
South Boston | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +16174266500
Address: 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Unique light & shadow at sunset
Interactive exhibits spark kids' curiosity
45% positive reviews
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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.
The Boston Children's Museum was built in 1913. It is the second oldest museum in the United States.
On Congress Street in Boston, the wool warehouse in 1888 is now the home of the Boston Children's Museum. In this museum, children can walk onto a giant desk with five-foot-long pencils and two-foot-long paper clips on the table; they can climb a three-story building that is a "dissected" section; they learn to edit and broadcast TV news; they take off their shoes and step into an authentic Japanese house with a kitchen, bathroom and garden; they try to use prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and blind typewriters; they collect money and keep accounts at the exit of the supermarket, etc. Children's dreams are realized here.
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