Boston Children's Museum
Exhibits include a cut away city street, interactive orchestra, rock wall and lots more.This museum is not just for kids, all ages will enjoy the visit as well. 300 Congress Street , (617 266 5152 )
Boston Fire Museum
Displays of fire apparatus, and fire fighting equipment.Congress Street , Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
This is known to be one of America's finest museums and houses over 350,000 pieces of art. Art from all corners of the world is displayed here, with most housed in different sections.It will take a couple of days to really explore this museum. 465 Huntington Ave (617 267 9300).
Christian Science Centre
The world headquarters of the Christian Science Church. 175 Huntington Ave. (617 450 3790).
Faneuil Hall
Where the Revolution started and nicknamed as "the cradle of Liberty ". Dock Square( 617 242 5675).
Gibson House Museum
This Victorian house displays life as it was in the 19 th Century. 137 Beacon Street (617 267 6338).
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
An amazing collection of quality furnishings, textiles, paintings and sculptures are displayed here. There are several floors and galleries and even a courtyard displaying many beautiful works. A highlight is the Raphael Room housing work by he great artist. 280 The Fenway (617 566 1401).
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
The story of Boston's favorite son ,J F Kennedy is told inside this modern glass structure. There are visual and media displays as well as a recreation of part of the White House in the Kennedy days. Columbia Point, Dorchester (877 616 4599)
Museum of Science
This is a must see for children of all ages. With over 600 exhibits there is plenty to explore. Highlights are the Planetarium and Observatory as well as the five story theatre screen. Science Park (617 723 2500).
Mapparium
175 Huntington Avenue
Nichols House Museum
Designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1804. 55 Mount Vernon Street (617 227 6993).
USS Constitution Museum
"Old Ironside" was launched in Boston in 1797. In this interactive museum you can battle the British by video, raise a flag, tie a knot and learn much more about Boston's maritme war history. Charlestown Navy Yard (617 426 1812).
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