Museum of Science

Museum of Science is a science museum Boston located in United States.

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    (617) 723-2500

  • Website

    mos.org

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Address

1 Science Park (at Monsignor O'Brien Hwy) Boston , MA 02114 United States

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Ruane Crummett

Awesome displays and learned a lot even at my advanced years...The iMax movie on National Parks was spectacular and the sound track was great. If you're in Boston don't miss it!

Tammy

The membership is absolutely worth it. $80/year and regular admission for adults is $20-ish, which means the membership is already paid after 4 (solo) trips in a year or 2 (duo) trips in a year.

Jeremy Krantz

Treat yourself to an amazing show at the planetarium . It is not to be missed and is a lot of fun. Their advanced 'Death Star' projector is able to project more than 9,000 stars onto their screen.

Tim F

I kinda feel like science museums are really just reflagged kids museums . Regardless, our kids had a blast with the experiments and displays. Worth a visit.

Rich Berkman

Arrive early or come late and the museum is your playground :) To infinity and beyond!

Laryssa H

The math room is awesome! Also- Check your local lib before you go, sometimes they have discounted passes for kids/families. A woman gave my family one and we paid $7/person instead of $22/person!

Twinkle Denoyo

I loved the interactive area, great way to learn new things. My favorites are the foot arch test which determines the arch of your feet as well as the walking efficiency (calories burned while walkin)

Eric O

Mercury is missing! The scale model of the first (and smallest) planet in the solar system (part of the Museum 's Community Solar System) was formerly located in the lobby of the museum .

Meg Berman

With 700 interactive rotating exhibits , family fun has never seemed so educational . Check out the Music Under the Dome experience in the planetarium with music from Pink Floyd, Aerosmith and more.

Hassan

Everything is good here but be sure to give yourself plenty of time. The parking charges are a bit high but other then that I loved it.

Meg Berman

With 700 interactive rotating exhibits , family fun has never seemed so educational . Check out the Music Under the Dome experience in the planetary with music from Pink Floyd, Aerosmith and more.

Alex Aprisco

Spectacular Plato to go. Tickets are a little expensive but worths . Try a search at Craigslist.org I did it and found ticket for less than 50%.

Lou Lange

Lots of exhibits . Fun stuff. My granddaughter and the daughter of my son's g/f had lots of fun. Well worth it.

Jenn Batore

Dead Sea Scroll exhibit is totally worth it! Although, plan on an extra $15 per person w/o audio guide. No need for the aud guide though--so much to read!

Nadia Swan

Great place for adults and kids. Learned new information and loved the hall of mirrors.

American Mensa

There are great exhibits for kids, and teens will love the laser shows. Visit the site for more information. Search “laser” for info on the laser schedule or special events . Read more

Shaunna Gately

Classic MOS stuff: baby chickens , dinosaur poop, the Omni theater , musical stairs, the jump wall, lightning show, bees and astronaut ice cream . Glad it didn't change in the last 20 years.

Holly Marple

Always great for kids and kids at heart. Science nerds will find odd treasures in the Store. I can spread a whole day here easy

Julia Forsyth

There is a reciprocal membership from the Assoc of Science and Tech Centres for Fernbank GA members, and over 200 other science museums very nice! Just remember to bring your membership card.

Michaela Walker

This was the BEST museum I've ever been to!! I could spend days here! Make sure you give this place at least half a day.

Paul Dailey

Outstanding museum with tons of engaging and educational exhibits , movies and interactive opportunities. Love mos

Amy Robertson

Cool electricity and international space station exhibit , but in general it’s not as good as other city ’s science museums (eg San Fran, Chicago)

???? JcB ????

An amazing place. Presentation in Theatre of Electricity is a must-see!

Eric Werthner

So many different types of things to keep the kids entertained! Butterflies were really cool too

NASA

Climb aboard the Simulator Experience & take a journey unlike any other through space, the ocean, with molecules, & more. In the Sun Power exhibit learn ways we can harness our largest energy source. Read more

Dana Villmore

Such s fun museum ! Lots of interactive exhibits that even adults can enjoy

BU Today

"Dead Sea Scrolls: Life in Ancient Times" is on display through October 20 showing one of the greatest archaeological finds ever - the Dead Sea Scrolls containing the oldest known texts of the Bible.

Catia DaSilva

Nice place! Love the piano stairs!i always play like a kid

Carolyn Handy

Loved this place. My girls were enthralled for the 4+ hours that we were there. Educational and entertaining.

Ani Z

Tons and tons of fun in the electrifying room. The stamp machine before you head out is fun too ???? #kidinacandystore

Chris Moos

We opted for the family membership - Totally worth the cost. We can now take up to 5 anytime, and often get the little extras - Free movies sometimes; advanced notice of events and things happening; d

Dave Lepkowski

Their imax movie ???? theater is very good and awesome By The Way.

Christina A

Come to the Discovery Center and be a bee, Figure out the Mystery Skeleton or be a scientist at the ever changing experiment station! (sometimes there's slime or bubbles!)

Derek Showerman

Check out the Shipwreck exhibit . Especially if you have your eyes set on being a real life pirate. Many swords & treasure

Carl Griffin

Educational hands on experience. Great place to introduce children to science.

Kurtis Sherry

Come early and spend all day here. There's so much to explore

Andrew Puckett

Everything , but the nasa planitarium was amazing.

Enrico S

Amazing museum . For locals, better get a membership starting at 90$/y for two.

Audigit Hamilton

What can I add to this extraordinary museum ! I effing love technology... and dinosaurs !

Katie Bercury

3rd floor 3-d photos of Grand Canyon and Mt Everest are amazing

Michelle Power

Great inter-active museum Great place for kids of all ages

Katerina Kouriati

There are so many interactive things to do for huge variety of themes approached scientifically. The electrical live how though was poorly presented though.

WBUR

Check out the new Charles Hayden Planetarium — called the most technologically advanced digital theater in New England. A device nicknamed the "Death Star" projects 9,000 stars into a virtual sky.

Zaptravel Inc

With over 500 interactive displays, the Museum of Science in Boston has plenty of activities to keep people occupied for hours.

Wow Za

Don't underestimate the value of the AZA aquariums & zoo membership status. MOS members we got into the RI (Roger William) zoo free + NATO & intl others. Neither NE aquarm or bos zoos are AZA membrs

Eric Andersen

Just finished a planetarium or IMAX show? Head downstairs to see the Live Animal Center!

Ari Jones

Great for kids. Awesome butterfly area.

The Feast

The MoS has a brand new Charles Hayden Planetarium , complete with a multi-million dollar projection system and the ability to see the entire known universe . Read more

John Sullivan

Must see the electricity show. Also the omni theater is mind blowing.

Ceylan Sahin Eker

Most of the displays look outdated. Needs a makeover. The Butterfly Garden should be visited but don't expect much, just a corridor with huuuge and beautiful butterflies :)

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7.2
Movie Theater
Mugar Omni IMAX Theatre

Arrive early on the weekend in order for your party to be able to sit together. - Eric O

8.2
Planetarium
Charles Hayden Planetarium

Terrific experience. Well worth it. - Nicolas Girard

6.2
Parking
Museum of Science Parking Garage

Looks like an excellent place from which to watch the Boston Fireworks. - N P

8.7
Science Museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History

Spent a good amount of time. The fossil collection is awesome as well as the rocks and crystals. The glass flowers were spectacular too! - Twinkle Denoyo

8.6
Science Museum
Theater of Electricity

Go up to the second floor to get a seat and to be a bit closer to the lightning show - Joseph Dineen

6.2
Science Museum
Butterfly Garden at the Museum of Science, Boston

Try wearing bright colors if you want a butterfly to land on you! - Marissa F

8.6
Boat / Ferry
Boston Duck Tour (Museum Of Science)

A must-do for tourists out there. Fun, informative and accessible for all ages. - Jeremy Krantz

4.9
Café
Riverview Cafe

Burritos are made fresh. If you calibrate your expectations to museum cafeteria, the options are fairly good and healthy. - Joel Abrams

7.1
Mall
CambridgeSide Galleria

Food court is awesome, and you can't beat the location. Inexpensive shuttle to Kendall/MIT to explore even more! Great mid range shops and the bigger stores you're looking for like Sears and Best Buy. - Madeline Anderson