Museum of Science, Boston

Museum of Science, Boston - Charles River Science Campus

Major science and natural history museum on the Charles River dam between Boston and Cambridge. Exhibits span dinosaurs, natural history dioramas, electricity, engineering, space, and human biology, alongside the Charles Hayden Planetarium and Mugar Omni Theater.

Programs for Kids

Education programs span weekly camp sessions through curriculum-aligned school programs. Programs include:
- Summer camps for pre-K through high school
- Robotics camps (coding, autonomous vehicle design)
- Forensic Science camp weeks
- Drop-in hands-on activities throughout the museum
- Guided exhibit explorations tied to camp themes

What's Included

• Live Animal Center with native New England species
• Planetarium and Omni Theater access
• Hands-on labs and demonstration spaces
• Science Central staff support line (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Experience

Boston and Cambridge families use the museum as a recurring weekend stop and a structured summer camp option. The Science Park location is between downtown Boston and East Cambridge, reachable via the MBTA Green Line.