Boston Children's Museum, Boston

Name: Boston Children's Museum
Address: 308 Congress St, Boston, 02210, United States
Telephone: +1 617-426-6500

#91 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Children's museum, Novelty architecture

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Facts and practical information

Boston Children's Museum is a children's museum in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the education of children. Located on Children's Wharf along the Fort Point Channel, Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the United States. It contains many activities meant to both amuse and educate young children. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1913 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'7"N, 71°2'59"W

Address

308 Congress StSouth Boston (D Street - West Broadway)Boston 02210 United States

Contact

+1 617-426-6500

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Day trips

Boston Children's Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing.

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Shopping, Market, Flea market
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0.6 miNW
Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center
Faneuil Hall, Boston
17 min walk • Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...
0.6 miNW
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
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0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
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~1810 ftE
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Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
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~720 ftSW
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.
~1080 ftNW
Bridge
Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine.
0.6 miNW
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
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~950 ftN
Bridge
Northern Avenue Bridge, Boston
5 min walk • The Northern Avenue Bridge, also known as the Old Northern Avenue Bridge, is a bridge that spans Fort Point Channel Boston, Massachusetts.
~490 ftNE
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage, Boston
3 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage, also known as the Seaport Shrine, is a Roman Catholic church located at 51 Seaport Boulevard in the Seaport District of Boston and in the Archdiocese of Boston. The shrine has 250 seats and holds Mass twice daily and three times on Sundays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Boston Children's Museum open?

Boston Children's Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Children's Museum?

Nearby attractions include Children's Wharf Park, Boston (1 min walk), Fort Point Channel Historic District, Boston (2 min walk), Congress Street Grounds, Boston (3 min walk), Congress Street Fire Station, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Boston Children's Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston Children's Museum:

Bus

Summer St opp Melcher St • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)
South Station Bus Terminal (9 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
Aquarium • Lines: Blue (14 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (8 min walk)
Boston North Station (31 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (19 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (19 min walk)