Boston Games, Museums & Experiences

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Art museum

One of the largest art museums in the United States, with collections spanning ancient Egypt to contemporary art. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston

Art museum

A Venetian-style palace built around a courtyard garden, filled with the founder's own art collection. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Contemporary art museum

Contemporary art in a striking building cantilevered over Boston Harbor, in the Seaport. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Museum of Science Boston

Science museum

Hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX theater on the Charles River. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Harvard Art Museums Cambridge

Art museum

Three Harvard museums under one roof — the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler — spanning centuries of art, near Harvard Square. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Harvard Museum of Natural History Cambridge

Natural history museum

Dinosaur fossils, the famous Glass Flowers collection, and mineral halls, with joint admission to the Peabody Museum next door. Check current hours and admission on the official site.

Boston Duck Tours

Guided tour

Explore Boston by land and water on an approximately 80-minute Duck Tour. Tours depart from the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Check the official website for current schedules and departure options.

Freedom Trail Boston

Historic walking trail

A 2.5-mile red-brick trail linking 16 historic sites from Boston Common to Bunker Hill — the most direct way to see why Boston is a Revolutionary War city.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Historic site & museum

Interactive exhibits and a replica ship on Boston Harbor — a classic first stop for understanding why Boston matters.

New England Aquarium Boston

Aquarium

A giant ocean tank, penguins, and marine life exhibits on Boston Harbor. Check current hours and admission on the official site.