A museum filled with an endless amount of national and international treasures, each with its own…read morestory. Let me just start by saying this museum is HUGE so expect to spend the entire day here to see every single exhibit and piece available. The jewels has to be my favorite part of the museum, alongside the beautiful sculptures from Greek history. Tour guides, multiple shops, restaurants and very friendly customer service to give you recommendations on where to begin once entering the great hall! If you're in Boston, you MUST give this place a visit and you'll leave perplexed with the level of importance many pieces carry! I see something new everytime I come in here! The gift that truly keeps on giving.

Great collection. They have a few Van Gogh landscapes (including a rendition of the wheat field)…read moreand their Monet collection is medium-sized and varied. John Singer Sargent's work can be found all around Boston, and the MFA holds the largest collection of John Singer Sargent in the world. Considering that he painted the ceiling murals that you see when you walk in, I think that's very fitting. I was able to catch the Winslow Homer exhibition-- walked in and bought my general admission ticket to the museum. The Homer exhibition was at no additional cost, but did require an additional timed ticket. They had spots open for the next slot, so all four of my friends and I were able to go see it together. One of us accidentally forgot to get the additional ticket at the general admission desk, but an employee in front of the exhibit was nice enough to do the computer work to issue us a ticket there. $30 for general adult admission is a higher price compared to similar art museums around the world, and it would have been nice if there were more ways to get a discount (such as expanding the list of universities they offer student admission for or being part of more city tourism passes). I spent an efficient four hours in there and saw almost every corner of the museum. The price tag means I'll skip it next time I'm nearby, but I still think it's a must visit for first timers.

This museum is a surprising gem! I don't think it's that famous, but it's so beautiful and really…read morecaptures the idiosyncratic vision of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Walking through the rooms, we got to see her eccentric taste in art and her love for particular artists and her style of designing the exhibits. I enjoyed it a lot!! There is a courtyard in the middle of the museum which has a beautiful garden. I recommend picking up a little pamphlet during your visit, so you can make sure to see everything. The three floors are accessible by stairs and by elevator. Docents are very kind and willing to answer questions!

Such a beautiful museum! I love how different it is from other art museums. You don't need go be an…read moreart snob to be able to appreciate what you see here. We stopped by this past weekend and really enjoyed it. The staff is very informative and willing to tell you more about the museum which is nice. My friends and I went here last weekend and we loved it, it was my first time getting to see the nasturtiums! You can easily spend 2-3 hours at this museum and feel like you got to see everything. My biggest recommendation would be to buy your tickets online and in advance, we had an early slot but when we got there we saw signs that walk ups weren't being sold that day! That also being said, definitely expect a crowd on a weekend. The staff did a good job of managing the crowd in the small spaces, just know you might have to wait in some lines.

Now my kids are 8 and 3 years old…read more We still adore the Museum of Science and find their membership valuable. Looking forward to the new wing (currently under construction).

Great museum. Geared to children but honestly lots to hold adults interest too while they learn,…read moreexplore, and have fun. Clean and well maintained. Worth visiting.

We were so lucky to be in Boston for the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. They were…read moreallowing people to experience it for free so we did. I'm so glad we did because it was a fun and interesting experience. The actors are in character and passionate about their roles which makes it fun. They also ask people from the audience to have a speaking part which makes it interactive. It was neat going on one of the ships and kids threw tea over the side. It was interesting to hear the story of the day, what happened to some of the people who participated and how they kept the story alive for so long. Loved seeing one of the crates that was thrown over and how families kept it and some tea safe. Everyone in our group had fun and enjoyed the experience. It's definitely worth it. Abby's Tea Room at the end is nice too.

This was unexpectedly fun. We happened to be walking passed the museum on our way to another event…read moreand found out they were offering free entry for the 252nd anniversary. Who could say no to that? It starts out in a meeting room where everyone is given a profile card of a real person from the period. My wife even got a speaking role. Then thy take you out to one of the two ships where you get to tour the ship as well as throw tea boxes and loose leaf tea overboard. You then move inside again for some video presentations as well as a chance to see actual artifacts from the tea party like an actual tea crate. Had no idea that even still existed. And you finish off with a gift ship and cafe with some darn good cookies. Overall a fun and educational experience.

This is a cute concept, and since this is the reason I dropped by, I'll review this highlight…read moreinstead of the Dorchester Brewery. It is more like a collection of art around the brewery, but the signs are funny and it's interesting to note paintings that were donated vs. found in a thrift store vs. found in the garbage. It ranges from funny proportions to some truly bizarre. It's a great activity to giggle at with friends or make up fun commentary on a date. It's a fun little concept, free, and open late, so it's a funs stop in. The brewery features a full bar, arcade and board games and BBQ food as well. The owner even showed us an old cigarette dispensing machine now filled with chocolate packs. There's a lot going on and it is apparent a lot of thought and creativity went into the space. It's certainly not like a traditional "museum" but sometimes you need to see some bad art to really appreciate some good art elsewhere. You'll end up laughing at something.

Okay, so museum may not be the exact right word. This is kind of like a gallery in a brewery. I had…read moreseen an ad for this place on Instagram, and filed it away in my brain. I pulled it out of the file and went to see bad art. We walked in and the guy at the bar was very nice and pointed out the "route" of the paintings. The art was so fun--some worse than others. I really did understand what some of what the artists were thinking, and in other cases I just laughed and scratched my head It's small and we weren't there more than 20 minutes, but it was fun. Btw--it's free!!!

This is an absolutely gorgeous library, the older section houses fantastic art and feels more like…read morea museum than a library. It also has the Courtyard Tea Room (reservations available on Open Table) for traditional afternoon tea on the main level. I was able to peek inside but it was being prepared for a private event. Adjacent to the tea room is the Map Room Lounge for small bites and cocktails. Very cool. Bates Hall was amazing to walk into, but it was full of people studying, so I limited my visit to one end of the hall. In between the older part and the newer part of the library (where most of the books are, and a coffee shop/gift shop as well) is the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center. They currently have a super interesting display called "Declarations: Printing a New Nation" with original copies of the Declaration of Independence in various formats. It was also really interesting to see the display of the maps of Boston over time and how the city changed. A must see if you are in Boston!

The Boston Public Library holds more than 23 million items, estimated to be among the three largest…read morecollections in the country, including books, maps, manuscripts, letters, drawings, and other original works dating back as early as the 10th century. Notable items include first edition folios by William Shakespeare, original music scores from Mozart to Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf;" and the personal library of President John Adams. The Library continues to make its impressive special collections accessible to the public through a robust digitization program, all available online at Digital Commonwealth. At the Boston Public Library, books are just the beginning! The outdoor garden area , private tea room restaurant and even a study hall ! Another check off my bucket list for sure ,a dream wedding venue too ( just saying )

What a treat it was to be able to see this in my lifetime and to spend some time on the grounds of…read moreHarvard University. So much in this museum I don't think you could possible see the whole place in one day. We spent 4-5 hours here and may have seen 50%. I so wish I lived closer so I could take it all in over several visits. The mineral and rocks area especially drew lots of my attention and I spent way too much time there and slowed us down a good bit. It's was so freaking cool though! Giant wads of gold and precious metals everywhere. Things I have never seen. Wonderful things! Also.... They have dinosaurs and so many cool things. Glass flowers, ancient artifacts, rare finds from around the world all housed in the historic University of Harvard campus. Check out my pics. I even have one where I am the last link in the evolutionary chain, LOL. Totally worth a trip here if you can. So many wonderful things to see!! '26 - 29

Definitely a must-see in the Cambridge area! A wide variety of endless exhibits and great pieces to…read morelook at. I love their crystal/stone/mineral collection! It's definitely one of the most exquisite collections I've seen and that's saying a lot! Lots of fun for the entire family and pervert for anyone looking to spend an entire day (yes there's that much to see) or even a few hours immersed in a special and unique experience!

MIT Museum in Cambridge, MA was a vibe. No science in my DNA, yet here I am- pulled in, probably…read morebecause my daughter's the actual scientist. Coming here was way more impressive than I expected. I walked in thinking I'd be here for a few minutes and go right back out- but nope. MIT grabbed my brain and shook it around. Almost every exhibit actually does something instead of just sitting there behind glass. You can roam both floors to your heart's content and nobody bothers you. We came across a demonstration on sleep patterns and my daughter and I were absolutely fascinated- both by the topic and by the young gentleman leading it. He may have been a student? In any case, the museum is clean, with every corner feeling fresh.. The areas are spotless, the floors shine like nobody's business and even the smallest details like the signs and display cases, look maintained- as they should. Hell, even the bathroom is presentable and bright white. If you're into learning, cool tech (or not) and experiments, MIT is absolutely worth it. $20 Adults, $10 Students. Oh...Discount for Teachers.....only in MA.

Fun and interactive, but not worth the $20 admission (even $10 for students feels a bit high). Some…read moreexhibits feel dated, especially the AI section, which is less impressive than what you can explore at home. Would love to see more student projects or newer innovations. Overall nice, just a bit anticlimactic. It is nice though that they have free lockers for visitors.

Yelp Review: I…read moreactually won a free ticket to visit WNDR Museum Boston, and I'm so glad I did. As a child, I loved going to museums and just experiencing, learning, and getting lost in creativity. This brought that feeling back in a completely different way. I really enjoyed the bright colors, learning about the artists, and being able to fully immerse myself in the exhibits instead of just observing them. It felt interactive, playful, and meaningful all at once. Now that I'm almost 30, I feel like life can lose a lot of its color sometimes... but this place brings it back. It's not just for kids, it's definitely for adults too. A really special experience that I'm happy I got to have.

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They recently renovated this spot and opened back up not too long ago, which is when I initially…read moreintended on going. But, better late than never. They have different prices for different age groups and students. The lady up front was very kind and helpful - we even bonded on being alumni of the same high school and she gave a brief overview of the experience. They did have a complimentary coat/bag check which we took full advantage of. I am not sure how spaced apart the sessions are but we waited only about 10 minutes to go on the next one. We walked into the room with the glass globe, where we were advised to stay quiet since conversations travel very easily. A sound track was playing in the background while interacting with the map. We stayed in there for about 15 minutes. I was caught taking a video, but people were taking pictures / using their phone after the show, so I am unsure if videos are prohibited or I just took it out too soon. After exiting the room, they have a couple stands with information, as well as a wall where you can take a card and write an answer to the question. My question was, " what do you have hope for" or something along those lines. It's a very cool experience, but it did feel quick.

This is my favorite place to bring friends from out-of-town as the Mapparium never fails to leave…read morepeople with an "OMG that is cool" reaction. Don't have anyone visiting but still want to see something one-of-a-kind and celebrating it's 90th anniversary this year? Then go to the Mapparium!!!! Years ago it was easy to just walk in, but I recommend booking online if it's a busy weekend (holiday) or Saturday. We went at noon on a rainy Sunday, it was still busy but Barbara at the desk got us checked-in and ready quickly.