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Winter Fun and Learning Every Day!

Celebrate Japanese New Year Jan.20!

Why Kids Need Play

Music at the Museum!

Child Development Milestones

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Come Make Something!

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Museum Virtual Tour

Admission free for furloughed Federal employees with proof of Federal employment, limit 4 people.
Plentiful Weekday & Weekend Discounted Parking Available

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

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report – The Power of Play

Read the new report that emphasizes the benefits of play for the healthy development of children.

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report

New in the Gallery “Umpy Lundersphere”

"Umpy Lundersphere," created by Claire Ashley, is an immersive environment that feels like an imaginary undersea cave or alien planet. Relax, watch, roll, and listen to the space.

MLK Day Celebration. Monday January 21

Learn about American history and how people can come together to make meaningful change through art, language, and other activities.

MLK Day Celebration

Film without Camera. Sunday January 27

Join Janet Benn and Kimberly Forero-Arnías from the AGX Film Collective and learn the basics of film animation with 35mm film using simple lines and shapes. Create mini movies by drawing directly onto film with permanent markers, stickers, and waxy pencils.

Film without Camera

Learn about Dental Health. Saturday January 26

Learn how to take care of your teeth through proper tooth brushing and flossing to keep cavities away, and more with dental health professionals from Forsyth Kids.

Learn about Dental Health

Meet Woobo. Friday January 25 and Sunday January 27

Learn about Woobo, a high-tech children’s toy that uses artificial intelligence to promote learning and exploration in young children.

Meet Woobo