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Boston Children's Museum

ChildrenArtScienceClosed todayFrom $24South Station (Red Line, Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3, Commuter Rail) — short walk across Fort Point Channel

Das 1913 gegründete Boston Children's Museum ist das zweitälteste Kindermuseum der Vereinigten Staaten und seit 1979 in seinem Domizil direkt am Wasser an der Children's Wharf am Fort Point Channel beheimatet. Vor dem Gebäude auf dem Vorplatz steht die Hood Milk Bottle – ein rund zwölf Meter hoher, knapp sieben Tonnen schwerer hölzerner Eiscremestand, der 1933 in Taunton erbaut und 1977 hier aufgestellt wurde; eines der wohl ungewöhnlichsten Wahrzeichen Bostons. Im Inneren bieten drei Stockwerke interaktive Ausstellungen: vom New Balance Foundation Climb, einer dreistöckigen Luckey-Climber-Kletterskulptur, die 1985 eigens für das Museum entworfen wurde, bis hin zum Kyo-no-Machiya, dem originalgetreuen, zweistöckigen Stadthaus eines Seidenhändlers aus Kyoto – ein Geschenk von Bostons Partnerstadt, das von japanischen Zimmerleuten vor Ort wieder aufgebaut wurde. Das Themenspektrum reicht von Naturwissenschaften und Technik über Kunst, Kultur und Gesundheit bis hin zur frühkindlichen Förderung, ergänzt durch eigens gestaltete Bereiche für Kinder unter drei Jahren.

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Getting there

308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Nearest station: South Station (Red Line, Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3, Commuter Rail) — short walk across Fort Point Channel, Courthouse (Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3)

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Hours

Closed until 17 September

Closed for annual maintenance; reopens Friday 18 September 2026

First Saturday of the month - opens at 10:00am 3 October, 10:00–16:00

Mon09:00–16:00
TueClosed
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
SatToday09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

Admission

From $24

Adults $24; children aged 1–15 $24; infants under 12 months and members free. $1 admission for all visitors in the Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm timeslot (online reservation required). Half-price for up to four people with a public library coupon; $3 per person (up to four) with an EBT, WIC or Wonderfund Access card.

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Old State House

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Boston Athenæum

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Paul Revere House

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Visitor Information

How much does Boston Children's Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Boston Children's Museum is $24. Adults $24; children aged 1–15 $24; infants under 12 months and members free. $1 admission for all visitors in the Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm timeslot (online reservation required). Half-price for up to four people with a public library coupon; $3 per person (up to four) with an EBT, WIC or Wonderfund Access card.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Boston Children's Museum?
Boston Children's Museum is open Wednesday–Monday 9:00am–4:00pm; closed Tuesdays. On the first Saturday of each month the Museum opens at 10:00am. Closed for annual maintenance from Tuesday 8 September to Thursday 17 September 2026, reopening Friday 18 September. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Boston Children's Museum?
Boston Children's Museum is located at 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA, in the Fort Point / Seaport area of Boston. The nearest stations are South Station (Red Line, Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3, Commuter Rail) — short walk across Fort Point Channel, Courthouse (Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3).
What can I see at Boston Children's Museum?
Drei Etagen voller Entdeckungen und Mitmachstationen am Fort Point Channel: ein originales Stadthaus aus Kyoto, ein dreistöckiges Kletterlabyrinth und eine riesige Milchflasche direkt vor der Tür. Current highlights include Bäume schenken Glück 2 (Trees Make Happiness 2), Japanisches Haus (Japanese House), Baustelle (Construction Zone).
Do I need to book Boston Children's Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Boston Children's Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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