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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

Fondé en 1913, le Boston Children's Museum est le deuxième plus ancien musée pour enfants des États-Unis. Il occupe depuis 1979 un vaste bâtiment en front de mer, sur Children's Wharf, le long de Fort Point Channel. Sur le parvis se dresse la Hood Milk Bottle, un kiosque à glaces en bois de plus de 12 mètres de haut et de près de 7 tonnes, construit à Taunton en 1933 et installé ici en 1977 — l'une des curiosités les plus insolites de Boston. À l'intérieur, trois étages d'espaces interactifs accueillent les visiteurs, du New Balance Foundation Climb, une structure d'escalade sur trois niveaux signée Luckey Climber conçue pour le musée en 1985, jusqu'à la Kyo-no-Machiya, une authentique maison de marchand de soie de Kyoto sur deux étages offerte par la ville jumelée de Boston et remontée sur place par des charpentiers japonais. Les expositions couvrent les sciences, l'ingénierie, les arts, la culture, la santé et l'éveil des tout-petits, avec des espaces réservés aux enfants de moins de trois ans.

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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

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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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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?
Trois étages d'expériences interactives au bord de Fort Point Channel : une authentique maison de ville de Kyoto, un labyrinthe d'escalade sur trois niveaux et une bouteille de lait géante sur l'esplanade. Current highlights include Les arbres font le bonheur 2 (Trees Make Happiness 2), Maison japonaise (Japanese House), Zone de chantier (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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