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Museum of Science, Boston

#9 among attractions in Boston

Museum, Natural history museum, Top attraction, Science museum
Museum of Science

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Established: 1830 (194 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.53 mil.Coordinates: 42°22'0"N, 71°4'12"W
Address

Museum Of Science DrivewayWest EndBoston 02114 United States

Contact
+1 617-723-2500
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Day trips

Museum of Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, CambridgeSide, Ether Dome, Longfellow Bridge.

  • td garden boston0.5 miE
  • cambridgeside boston~1730 ftW
  • ether dome boston~1340 ftSE
  • longfellow bridge boston0.5 miSW
  • leonard p zakim bunker hill memorial bridge boston~1980 ftNE
  • galvin memorial park boston0.5 miNE
  • lechmere square boston0.4 miNW
  • nashua street park boston~910 ftE
  • north bank bridge boston~1490 ftNE
  • community boating boston0.5 miS
  • charles river dam boston0.5 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Science open?

Museum of Science is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 9 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Science?

Nearby attractions include Mugar Omni Theater, Boston (2 min walk), Lechmere Viaduct, Boston (3 min walk), Charles River Dam Bridge, Boston (3 min walk), North Point Park, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Science:

Metro
  • Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
  • Community College • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)

Train
  • Boston North Station (11 min walk)
  • Boston South Station (34 min walk)

Light rail
  • North Station • Lines: C, E (14 min walk)
  • Haymarket • Lines: C, E (18 min walk)

Bus
  • Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (22 min walk)
  • Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (27 min walk)

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