Boston, MA
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Boston Children's Museum |
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300 Congress St, Boston 02210 • 617-426-8855
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SEAPORT DISTRICT. Offering several floors of hands-on exhibits, this educational museum is designed to help children understand their bodies, the nature of disabilities, science, and cultural diversity. Representative exhibits address, recycling, boats, music, construction, art, and theater. In these various displays, kids can be on TV, climb a maze, make huge bubbles, or even sing karaoke. A great source of stimulation and education. |
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User Rating: 10
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DeCordova Museum |
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51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln 01773 • 781-259-8355
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WEST METRO. The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park should be visited while you are in Boston if you have the time. The museum is located on the former estate of (and named after) a wealthy and cultured merchant who lived during the 1850's. The museum features works of art from Cordova's day as well as modern art. The sculpture park is set on 35 acres and features over 75 larger than life sculptures set amidst a natural, tranquil setting. Also houses a gift shop and café. |
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User Rating: 10
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
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26 Oxford St, Cambridge 02138 • 617-495-3045
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CAMBRIDGE. This fascinating university museum houses a vast array of exhibits on things animal, vegetable, and mineral. The natural world is explored and detailed, and visitors can examine dinosaurs, fossils, gemstones, glass flower models, and displays about biological systems. You'll also get a good overview of the rise of regional cultures. Educational, informative displays make this a must-see museum, and a gift shop sells exhibit-related merchandise. |
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum of Art |
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280 The Fenway, Boston 02115 • 617-278-5156
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FENWAY DISTRICT. This lovely art museum was first opened in 1903 by Isabella Stewart Gardner. The building is a grand old stone structure of three stories that centers around an interior courtyard filled with beautiful plants and flowers. The artwork in the museum consists of paintings, sculpture, antique furniture, silver, ceramics, and tapestries from about 30 different centuries. Ms. Gardner personally acquired many of the items seen in the museum today. Among other things, she loved the work of Dante and bought many of his rare edition books; she also admired rare Dutch and Italian paintings, which visitors can see scattered throughout the museum. |
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John F Kennedy Presidential Library |
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Columbia Point, Boston 02125 • 866-535-1960
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DORCHESTER. Dedicated "to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world." The looming white structure, designed by I.M. Pei, overlooks Dorchester Bay. The museum/gallery contains exhibits tracing Kennedy's career from the campaign trail to his tragic death. The library is also home to the renowned Earnest Hemingway research room, whose archives include original manuscripts, hand-written correspondence and photographs. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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MIT Museum |
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265 Massachusetts Ave Bldg N52, Cambridge 02139 • 617-253-5927
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CAMBRIDGE. Art and science meet at this intriguing museum on the MIT campus. Its collections and exhibitions present the work of MIT professors and alums, and also offers a variety of miscellaneous memorabilia. Among the highlights are displays on robots, holography, ocean sciences, architecture and design, nautical engineering, and a record of technological innovation across the past two centuries. Eclectic and entertaining! NB Admission the third Sunday of every month is free. |
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USS Constitution Museum |
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28 Constitution Rd Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston 02129 • 617-242-1812
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CHARLESTOWN. This museum relates the storied 200-year history of the USS Constitution, which was first launched in the late 18th century and is now recognized as the world's oldest commissioned warship. During her years at sea, the Constitution saw conflict with pirates and experienced victories during the War of 1812. Museum attractions include a documentary, hands-on exhibits, interactive programs, artworks, historic artifacts, and gift shop. |
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Custom House Maritime Museum |
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25 Water St, Newburyport 01950 • 978-462-8681
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[Approximately 45 mi from Boston]. Housed in a former 19th century custom house, this museum offers insight into the town history of Newburyport and in particular its economic niche as a trade port. You'll see models of ships built in Newburyport, city maps and trade routes and even relevant art among the museum's exhibits. |
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House of the Seven Gables |
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54 Turner St, Salem 01970 • 978-744-0991
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Built in 1678, this curious home inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, House of the Seven Gables. On guided tours, visitors learn about many of the legends associated with the home and even get to explore its secret staircase. |
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Larz Anderson Auto Museum |
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15 Newton St Larz Anderson Park, Brookline 02445 • 617-522-6547
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BROOKLINE. The majestic Carriage House was built in 1888 and is a National Historic Site. In addition, it is the former home of Larz and Isabel Anderson, noted automobile collectors. Presently, the house boasts the country's oldest car collection, showcases the Andersons' collection (which began in 1899), and also features exhibits relating to how the automotive history has influenced society and culture. Numerous lectures, events, and tours ensure informative fun for all ages. |
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