Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA, Family Fun, Museum...

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One of the best children's museums in the world, this a must-see if you're bringing little ones to Boston. There are three floors of unadulterated fun to be had by all. Just the elaborate climbing structure right at the entranceway can keep them entertained for hours. Don't miss walking through the Japanese House, the kid-to-kid theater performances, or the arts and crafts activities, which change go.com
Boston's Best Place for Families! Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States. It contains many activities meant to both amuse and educate young children. museumsofboston.org
For over 90 years the Boston Children's Museum has helped children understand and enjoy the world they live in. Internationally recognized as a center for research and development, the Boston Children's Museum is a great experience for families and children. Through resources for teachers, museum visits, and early childhood education, the Boston Children's Museum is enriching lives of children throughout ettractions.com
Boston Children's Museum offers innovative, meaningful, and hands-on fun exhibits. Designed for children and families and focused on science, culture, environmental awareness, health and fitness, and the arts. massvacation.com
The recently renovated Boston Children's Museum is a must-see for visiting grandchildren. Founded in 1913 by a group of Boston teachers, the museum re-opened in April 2006 to feature such diverse exhibits as The Japanese Room, a re-creation of a home in Kyoto, Japan; Boston Black, a space devoted to Boston's ethnic diversity; and a playful exhibit with an Arthur theme. Bonus: Save bucks by packing grandparents.com
$1 Friday Nights sponsored by Target are offered every Friday from 5:00 ? 9:00 p.m. trekaroo.com
Since 1951 and before, Boston Children's Theatre has provided unique opportunities for inner city and suburban kids to work together and has offered year-round opportunities for young performers and audiences that are accessible, available, and affordable for all youth and families. famplosion.com
With three levels of hands-on exhibits, the Boston Children's Museum offers a day of fun and education for little ones. Aiming to help children understand the world around them, the museum features exhibits on everything from science to culture to the arts. Stretching up three stories from lobby floor, the brightly colored platforms on the New Balance Climb create a unique maze for kids to explore travelandleisure.com
Boston Children's Museum (BCM) was founded in 1913 by a dedicated group of teachers who wanted to expose city children to objects from the natural world and also create an innovative center for the exchange of materials and ideas that would advance the teaching of science. BCM has evolved into an internationally recognized children's museum that develops and delivers informal education for children museumsusa.org
airplay, Arthur, Construction Zone, Global Gallery, www.bostonkids.org/
Ride a real Bobcat at your own construction site, navigate through a giant maze and create original artwork! This visit is going to be the highlight of your child's trip to Boston. (And you'll have fun, too.) smartdestinations.com

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I'm 20 and even I enjoyed crawling around the museum. from citysearch.com

The Children's Museum of Boston is a great place to take your kids when you are in the Boston area. They have all kinds of new exhibits which you as well as your kids wil... from citysearch.com

This is a great place for kids of any age. The stuff for toddlers all the way up. Very open spaces, hands on, colorful and inviting, the Children's Museum has a lot to of... from citysearch.com

You've got to be kidding me. I just took my three kids there (ages 6, 8, 9) and the first thing I did when I got home was to google what others are saying about it, out o... from citysearch.com

Excellent place for familes to spend the day! A Boston institution. I went there as a child and can bring my children now. Never a dissapointment. Try not to go on a scho... from citysearch.com

This museum will keep the kids busy all day! If you go back the next day there will still be plenty to do! from citysearch.com

Children's Museum - 5 out of 5 stars from Suzannecat on June 27, 2003: from igougo.com

Boston Children's Museum - 2 out of 5 stars from kiwikya on November 20, 2006: from igougo.com

I love the Children's Museum and I'm a grown up! It's so much fun. I still remember how much fun it was to dress up and play in the playhouse, and that screen that shows ... from citysearch.com

This is the best children museum that we had ever visit; it has lots of demo and shows and lots of activities that kids enjoy, even adults have lots of fun. I would certa... from citysearch.com

The Children's Museum of Boston has a special area designed just for very young children. It is gated off and even has a snack room, breast feeding room and family bathro... from citysearch.com

The Children's Museum! Many Boston transplants see it and never step foot in it until they spawn offspring and use it as a potential day trip when the aquarium's been exh... from citysearch.com

I was taken here planty of times as a child and quite pleased to see how awesome it still is as an adult. Much to my happiness, my daugther loves it as much as I did and ... from trekaroo.com

I just visited this museum in July with my 9 year old daughter. I am not from Boston but found that I was able to use my Burlington, Vermont ECHO Membership to gain free ... from trekaroo.com

5 stars by MillersMom from Boston, MA on 3/22/2011: This museum is fun for kids of all ages... and adults too. The exhibits are great and there is so much to do and see. ... from smartdestinations.com

5 stars by Becky from Roanoke, VA on 6/29/2011: We all could have spent an entire day here. As it was, we were here for several hours and I feel like we did not see it al... from smartdestinations.com

We love going to the Boston's children museum, they have plenty of fun activities to do! And, you are not just standing around waiting to go, the parents love to do the a... from trekaroo.com

I brought my 2 year old to the Children's Museum in Boston and it was definitely a disappointment. The toddler play area was pretty boring for her, because she goes to da... from citysearch.com

From the exhibits of favorite storybook heros, to more educational finds, the Children's Museum is definitely your best bet in Boston if you are stuck with the kids on a ... from citysearch.com

The Children's Museum of Boston is great for young kids to explore but older kids may become bored quickly - I definately recommend for kids before they are tweens. They ... from citysearch.com

If you have kids, send them at least once to this museum for children. It is really fun and you will probably have fun yourself! There are many enjoyable things to do her... from citysearch.com

As a child, I attended daycare at the YMCA and we often took day trips to various places throughout Massachusetts. I always looked forward to the trips to the Children's ... from citysearch.com

5 stars by Bob from PA from Columbia, PA on 8/17/2011: Kids, ages 10, 9 and 6, loved it. Spent the afternoon there. There was a lot of interactive things for them to do a... from smartdestinations.com

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admissions: Adults: $12.00 Seniors(65+): $12.00 Children (1-15): $12.00 (0-12 Months): Free!
e-mail: info@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
fax: 617-426-1944
mailing address: 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
staff: Public Relations
museum type: Culture, Children's, Art
zipcode: 02210
activities: Museums & Exhibits
age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9)
info: Adults $12, seniors 65 and older and children 1 to 15 $9, 1 and younger free
admission: Adults:$12.00, Seniors(65+):$9.00, Children (1-15):$9.00, (0-12 Months):Free!
features: Japanese House: The Japanese House is a real two-story house from Kyoto, Japan, Bostons Japanese sister city. Visitors can learn about Japanese family life, culture, art, architecture, and seasonal events at the exhibit., Peep's World: Peep's World recreates the world from the WGBH series Peep...
public transportation: Train, Bus, Boat
more info link: http://stepintoplaces.com/Resource%20Guide/Primary_Focus/Children_KY-ME.htm
primary focus: Children
type of resource: Museum
child admission: 12.00
closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
public transportation: Take the T: Red Line to South Station. Exit South Station and take a right onto Summer St., walking one block towards the water. Take the first left on Dorchester Ave. Follow one block and turn right over the Congress Street Bridge. At the stoplight, turn right onto Congress St. and proceed...
amenities: Milk Bottle Plaza Cafeteria, Museum Shop, Multiple exhibits
category: Museums
location: Boston
nearby points of interest: Fort Point Channel
parking: Pay, Street
payment: Discover, American Express, Visa, Master Card
good for babies rating: 4/5
good for school-age rating: 4.5/5
good for teens rating: 3/5
good for toddlers rating: 5/5
location: Boston, Massachusetts
ages: 0 15
categories: Museums & Monuments
cross street: Sleeper Street
editorial review: In Short Children's Museum exhibit designers pioneered many of the exhibits now found at similar museums around the world--giant soap bubbles, ramps to roll marbles down (while grasping...
accredited status: Accredited
category: Museum-Gallery

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