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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

Boston Children's Museum 创立于1913年，是美国历史第二悠久的儿童博物馆，自1979年起便坐落于 Fort Point Channel 旁的 Children's Wharf 水岸之滨。馆外广场上矗立着 Hood Milk Bottle——这座高40英尺、重达15,000磅的木质冰淇淋售卖亭于1933年在 Taunton 建成，1977年迁至此处，成为 Boston 最具奇趣色彩的地标之一。步入馆内，三层充满巧思的互动展区精彩纷呈：从专为该馆于1985年首次打造的三层 Luckey Climber 攀爬雕塑 New Balance Foundation Climb，到由友好城市赠予并由日本传统木匠在 Boston 重新组装的原版两层 Kyoto 丝绸商人町屋 Kyo-no-Machiya，不一而足。全馆展陈融汇科学与工程、艺术、文化、健康以及早期启蒙探索，并专门为三岁以下幼儿设有专属活动空间。

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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.

Nearby

Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

Architecture7 min walk

Old State House

Architecture12 min walk

Boston Athenæum

Art15 min walk

Paul Revere House

Architecture16 min walk

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?
坐落于 Fort Point Channel 畔的三层沉浸式互动游乐天地：原汁原味的 Kyoto 联排町屋、三层楼高的攀爬迷宫，以及门前伫立的巨型牛奶瓶标牌。 Current highlights include 树木带来幸福 2 (Trees Make Happiness 2), 日本传统町屋（Japanese House）, 施工体验区 (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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