The Museum of Science sits in Boston, Massachusetts, at 1 Museum of Science Driveway, and it is known locally simply as the Boston Museum of Science. It is an interactive science museum, built around hands-on exhibits that invite visitors to touch, test and try things for themselves rather than only look at them.
What you will find
The museum holds over 700 interactive exhibits. Its subjects range widely, from dinosaurs to space exploration, so a visit can suit a curious child, a student or an adult who simply enjoys learning how things work. Two features stand out among the rest:
- An IMAX theater, for films shown on a large-format screen.
- A planetarium, for a view of the night sky and the wider universe.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a museum to spend a good part of a day in, especially if you are travelling with children, since most of the displays are designed to be used rather than admired from a distance. Allow time for the theater and planetarium as well, as they add a different pace to the day. For anyone interested in dinosaurs or space, the range of exhibits on those themes gives plenty to explore.
Getting there and planning
The museum's address is 1 Museum of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114, United States, and its telephone number is +1-617-723-2500. For current opening hours, ticket prices and details of the IMAX and planetarium showings, please contact the museum directly before you go, as these can change.