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Free Fun Friday July 19!

Summer Fun and Learning Every Day!

Calling all Wizards to the Museum July 27 & 28!

Try a STEAM Family Workshop!

Music at the Museum!

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Museum Virtual Tour

PlaySpace is closed for the construction of a new space for 0 to 3 year olds and their caregivers. While under renovation, look for special Pop-Up PlaySpace experiences and programs throughout the Museum. Learn more about Pop-Up PlaySpace

Plentiful Weekday & Weekend Discounted Parking Available

Adventure Play in Martin’s Park

An oasis for creative play, Martin’s Park is a place of joy and peace. Learn more…

Meet the cast of The Lightning Thief!

Cast members from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will give a sneak peek performance July 17, at 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Learn more…

Morningstar Access

Boston Children's Museum offers children with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the Museum in an uncrowded environment with few other visitors. Please join us for a exploration and fun. Pre-registration is required.

Morningstar Access - Monday August 13. Register Today!

Fresh program ideas for afterschools

Beyond the Chalkboard Website brings together activities in science, language, math, and art to teach school-aged children in afterschool and other out-of-school settings.

Fresh program ideas for afterschools

Mass Audubon. Saturday July 20

You don’t have to go far to find wildlife. Join our friends from Mass Audubon to learn about creatures that live in and around Boston.

Mass Audubon

ORIGAMI Gathering. Wednesday July 24

Fold the origami paper into various shapes and figures, get to know each other, and make friends.

ORIGAMI Gathering

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission

Stargaze with #popscope, watch a recording of the mission, and try moon rubbings! Saturday July 20.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission

Boston Youth Dance Festival. Sunday July 21

An estimated over one hundred youth dancers from across Boston gather to teach and learn from each other and with museum visitors through performances, classes and choreography projects.

Boston Youth Dance Festival