308 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
The Museum is located on the Fort Point Channel in the Fort Point/Seaport neighborhood of Boston. The Museum is accessible to major highways, public transportation and biking options.
The Museum does not own or operate a parking garage but nearby, discounted with Museum validation parking is available. Please note that due to the busy and developing neighborhood, parking can sometimes be limited.
We recommend public transportation, the Museum is walking distance from South Station (Red Line and Commuter Rail) and Courthouse Station (Silver Line.)
The Museum has a public bike rack and is close to several Blue Bike stations.
Parking
Parking in the Seaport can range from $25-$45 depending on the garage or lot and weekday or weekend rates. Museum validation will save a few dollars off the posted rate of the garage.
The Museum validates for discounted parking at four garages. We cannot validate through parking apps or QR codes, please pull a physical ticket at the gate of the garage.
Please note the following parking facilities are privately owned and operated. Please confirm rates and details with the garage.
Stillings Street Garage
11 Stillings Street
Farnsworth Street Garage
17-19 Farnsworth Street
Atlantic Wharf Parking Garage
280 Congress Street
Weekdays – Must enter garage after 10:00am
Weekends – All Day
Seaport South Garage
2 West Service Road
Weekends Only
Public Transportation and Walking
Boston Children’s Museum is easily accessible to South Station (MBTA Commuter Rail, Red Line, Amtrak and Private Bus Carriers) and Courthouse Station (Silver Line Waterfront).
Children 11 and under ride FREE on MBTA lines when accompanied by a paying adult.
From South Station (MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail) Exit South Station onto Summer Street. Head southeast on Summer Street towards Dorchester Avenue. Take the first left on Dorchester Avenue (the Federal Reserve Building will be on your left) Follow Dorchester Avenue one block. At the stoplight, turn right onto Congress Street and proceed across the bridge. You’ll see the Museum ahead on your left, behind the 40-foot milk bottle. It’s about a three-block walk in total.
From Courthouse Station (Silver Line Waterfront): Once you have come up from the Silver Line platform, head left to exit Courthouse Station. Upon exiting Courthouse Station, turn left (toward the City of Boston skyline). Walk straight down Seaport Boulevard. You will cross Sleeper Street, and enter the Martin’s Park. Take a left onto the Boston HarborWalk along the Fort Point Channel, and follow it to the Museum entrance.