Boston Museum of Science

Boston Museum of Science

 

9/10 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊Mommy Approved Smiling Faces

1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114

https://www.mos.org/visit/admission

617-723-2500

information@mos.org

Take the kids to the Boston Museum of Science 

Boston Museum of Science is a spectacularly engaging family attraction to take the kids to in Massachusetts.  There is so much to see and do with 3 floors of educational, hands-on fun, what’s not to love?

things we loved at the boston Museum of Science

My kids love the exhibits about space, the senses, animal and life sciences as well as the science in the park.  Another fun exhibit room was the maker space area with motion and balls as well as computer technology.  Everyone was intrigued by the Antarctica room too. The IA exhibit is interactive and cutting edge.  I feel lucky as a mom to be able to expose my kids to such amazing technology in our area to ignite their minds.  I guess you can say that we can’t pick which exhibit of the Boston Museum of Science we like best because, we enjoy them all!

Enjoying Life sciences at Boston Museum of science

By the way, if your kids love animals like mine, MOS has an array of living animals to see.  We saw several small creatures including insects, snakes, turtles, bunnies as well as several species of taxidermy.  Although preserved animals aren’t our thing, they do afford opportunities to get up close to animals to see their true sizes and textures which is unreal and eye-opening.  When visiting in winter, we didn’t see any butterflies but were told they do have a small butterfly experience in warmer months.

Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
The kids got a kick out of how large this dinosaur humerus bone is!
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
My son is a dinosaur lover so he enjoyed seeing how large they really were
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
This image shows the Antarctica room where the beluga whales swim by and we have to learn their noises in order to record if we hear them. There is a real wall of ice in this room the kids loved touching. it was super cold and unexpected.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
This is a picture of us standing in front of a thermal camera showing where the heat is in our bodies, super cool!
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
Jewel was having fun with this device. looking through the holes at the picture makes the image look completely different.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
Here’s the Science at the playground which is so much fun for the kids. It has swings, a sea saw , this merry-go-round and more teaching about objects in motion, pendulums, balancing and more.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
Who doesn’t love a good ball run? especially one that you can change and make better as you go. This is the STEM space and it has computers, hands-on trial and error activities and involves so much learning through play.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
This is a picture at the main lobby showing the Boston skyscrapers in the backdrop. Because The Museum of science is directly abutting the Charles River  there’s a lovely view.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
The kids were having a ball with the light room. it takes your picture and then you clear out and your shadow is on the wall positioned the way you posed
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
hand stand fun!
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
Talk about eye-catching. Here’s a moon demanding attention.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
There is a super tall plant wall when you walk into the main entrance positioned perfectly to receive incoming light light from the large windows.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
The lower floor has this fun kids space that the kids can crawl into. It shows a possible ecosystem under ground AT THE CHARLES RIVER that we may not have been aware of. Its fun for the kids and yes I did get called to crawl in with them and obliged. haha
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
This is a very interesting exhibit. Not sure if I would even call it that as patrons can just see this this space from a glass door. This is the Colby room dedicated from Colonel Colby (1882-1953).  He was a world traveler and big games hunter awho PROVIDED A BIG ENDOWMENT TO THE MUSEUM.  THIS IS a replica from HIS HOUSE AND souvenirs from his TRAVELS.  THE display GIVES a glimpse into his life through his hobbies and wealth. Defiantly not my thing to hunt animals but, it is interesting to see how people or, shall I say , the Uber wealthy lived back in the day.
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
We watched THE Serengeti movie in the Mugar Omni Theater.the kids would prefer cartoons but I will say with the wrap around panoramic, the views of stampedes and aerials are pretty sick in the omni theater
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
LIVE ANIMALS CARE CENTER
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
IF YOU WALK TOAWRD THE GALLERIA MALL BY THE CHARLES RIVER THIS IS YOUR BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP. YOU WILL FIND PLENTY OF RUNNERS HERe YEAR ROUND
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
WE FOUND THE TAXIDERMY INSIGHTFUL
Boston Museum of science with kids in Massachusetts
HERE IS AN IMAGE FROM THE SPACE EXHIBIT THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! ( SORRY I HAD TO )

The Skinny:

  • Weather : As Boston Museum of Science is an indoor space, weather doesn’t matter although its great to visit Boston on a day where you can walk around outside.
  • Parking :  There is a parking garage on the property.
  • Admissions : Adult $29, kids (3-11) $ 24 , Seniors (60 +)  $25, under 3 is FREE.  you can become a Museum of science member for $100-$235 depending on your needs.  This includes membership reciprocity to other science centers, museums and zoos in the nation.  What an economical way to visit various places with the kids!
  • Location : A large science museum with 3 long floors packed with information and things to touch, smell and play with.  We never completed the museum in 1 day.  That’s because theres a lot of ground to cover and we like to take our time. But, maybe after having an overview you could go back and complete your top interests in 1 day.
  • Hours : Saturday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Duration : We tend to come mid-day and stay until closing time,  That means we spend 4-5 hours easily at Boston MOS with still more left to see and do.
  • Tips and Recommendations : There is a cafe inside the Boston Museum of Science but the Galleria Mall with restaurants is close by as well.  If you want a better meal, check it out as it’s in walking distance.

Jewel : 👍🏼

Jamison : 👍🏼

Since you like Science Museums, you should also check out the Connecticut Science Center.  If you are looking for more fun in Massachusetts with the kids, The New England Aquarium and The Butterfly Place are great indoor spaces to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

tinker time is always fun at Boston Museum of Science
enjoying the museum of Science giant marble run exhibit

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