With children ages six and three, the Boston Museum of Science is an outstanding destination. The museum is a world of wonder for kids of all ages (and adults will enjoy it too). From dinosaurs to exploring the Arctic, learning about outer space to running up musical stairs, this museum encourages creativity, educates, and entertains all in one.
The Train Exhibit
The museum has exhibits that will certainly appeal to older children, but even my youngest at three found plenty to enjoy. During our visit, the special exhibit was all about trains. Some of the most impressive model train sets that I’ve seen were there, including a miniature depiction of Boston’s green line and another of a model Prudential Center and John Hancock Building. There were even wooden train sets the kids could manipulate themselves. Even the display room was styled as a train station.
Ducking into a space capsule was another highlight for the kids. Of course, the dinosaur room was awe-inspiring for both of them. The dinosaur area includes skeletons, models, and a humongous tyrannosaurus rex. This room was full of intrigue for kids of both ages (my younger son was slightly scared).
The Arctic Adventure was fun. Here they were able to “fly” their own drone to spot wildlife in the Arctic. Entering the room, the passageway literally felt like cold ice. Kids could also manipulate a machine that resembled a vacuum for their Arctic Adventure.
More fun at the Museum of Science Boston
Other areas of intrigue included a physics-related room where the kids enjoyed manipulating a setup where balls were dropped similar to a primitive pinball game. This was called the Engineering Design Workshop. The Garden Walk and Insect Zoo were also pretty neat. Here on display were critters of all kinds including spiders, ants, and frogs. The New England Habitats display showed dioramas indigenous to different areas of the six-state region.
We even ate in the cafeteria before we left. The food was quite good. I chose a rice bowl and a side of dumplings. Of course, the kids chose something fry-related. The cafeteria has a fine view of the Charles River with both the Boston and Cambridge sides in sight.
Just as when I was a kid, the Boston Museum of Science is a spectacular adventure for the kids. With many hands-on displays and additional add-ons, including the planetarium or the electricity show, there is literally something for kids of all ages. The Boston Museum of Science is located at 1 Museum of Science Driveway in Boston.
For more Boston-area fun, check out an Afternoon in Newton, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, or Ballpark Food: Fenway Park.
