Your visit to the Museum is made easy by our excellent location within walking distance to public transportation, restaurants, hotels, and parking. Consider the information below as you plan your visit.
Dining at the Museum
Visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunches to the Museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the Museum’s designated indoor eating areas or outside on the Milk Bottle Plaza. Please consider leaving nuts and nut butters at home. Learn more about the Museum’s Allergy Awareness program.
Dining Near the Museum
The Fort Point Channel area offers a variety of restaurants that may serve one of your favorite foods . . . or something totally new!
If you would like to eat outside the Museum, the following is a brief list of dining options within walking distance
Barking Crab – Follow the Boston Harborwalk toward the red and yellow tent.
Bartaco Seaport – One free taco when you show your BCM Visitor Guide at bartaco Seaport—great flavor, good vibes, and fun for the whole family.
City Tap House Boston – Family-friendly upscale American pub just a few blocks away! Free appetizer with purchase of two entrees when showing BCM admission ticket receipt (limit one free app per table).
DIG – Healthy, balanced, and satisfying meals accessible for everyone. GF/vegan/children’s options available. Enjoy 15% off your meal purchase with your Museum admission receipt.
Flour Bakery – Coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches + treats from James Beard Award-winning baker Joanne Chang. Skip the line + order ahead on the Flour Rewards App or online at order.flourbakery.com
Pastoral – Come join us for authentic Neapolitan pizza in a welcoming environment. Gluten free/Vegan options. Enjoy 10% off your food purchase with your Museum admission receipt.
Shake Shack – Serving elevated American classics using only the best ingredients. Show BCM Visitor Guide at the Seaport or Downtown Crossing locations registers and get a free order of crinkle cut fries. *Must spend $10, limit one per customer.
The Smoke Shop BBQ – Andy Husband’s famous American BBQ with a kid’s menu and family-style hospitality.
The Little Cocoa Bean Café – The Little Cocoa Bean Café offers healthy family-friendly meals, play areas, and comfort for all ages.
Trillium Brewing Company – A New England farmhouse brewery rooted in community and shared experiences.
Family-Friendly Hotel Packages
Planning a trip to Boston Children’s Museum is easy with all-inclusive hotel packages! Our hotel partners provide Museum passes along with luxury accommodations! Take advantage of special family-friendly hotel packages by contacting these area hotels either online or via telephone. Our hotel partners offer a range of styles, locations, and amenities. Please note: All packages are subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel.
Boston Harbor Hotel
website 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 617-439-7000
There’s a little bit of kid in all of us. There is no better place to let your inner child experience the wonders of the world than at Boston Children’s Museum. Start your stay off in the comforts of our luxurious guestroom, enjoying hot chocolate and warm home-made cookies, while watching one of our selections of first run movies. Kick your morning off right with a full American breakfast before heading out for a day on the town. You will also receive three tickets to Boston Children’s Museum. Packages are available Thursday through Sunday nights. This wonderful package includes:- Four tickets to Boston Children’s Museum
- Overnight accommodations
- Welcome amenity upon arrival in your guest room
- Complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children
Hyatt Regency
website 575 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139 +1 (617) 492-1234
From views of the Boston skyline to a stroll along the Charles River, immerse yourself in New England charm during your stay at Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge. Our newly-renovated hotel is the perfect home base for visiting the nearby tech hub of MIT and Kendall Square, as well as Harvard University. Embrace the best of Beantown.
InterContinental Boston
website 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 +1 (617) 217-1000
Omni Boston Hotel at The Seaport
website 450 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210 617-476-6664
Make your family’s summer getaway truly unforgettable with the ultimate summer escape at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Dive into the heart of the action with complimentary tickets to the Boston Children’s Museum and access other local Seaport activities, all while enjoying the ease of free self-parking, a rooftop pool and a late check-out. Best of all, KIDS EAT FREE all summer long! Book now to turn your school vacation into a seamless blend of harborside adventure and endless family fun.
The Dagny Boston
website 89 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02110 877-556-0006
Located just steps from Boston’s historic waterfront and a short walk from the Boston Children’s Museum, The Dagny Boston is a 403-room independent hotel blending Art Deco elegance with modern comfort. Families love our spacious rooms, welcoming Clefs d’Or concierge, dining options, Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille and Tradesman Coffee Shop. We have a 24/7 fitness center, library lounge, and easy access to Boston’s best attractions like Faneuil Hall, The Greenway, and The Aquarium. Guests who book directly through our website unlock our Member Rate, which adds extra flexibility and perks. Member Rate Benefits- 15% savings on your stay
- Complimentary early check-in*
- Complimentary room upgrades*
- Complimentary late checkout*
- 48-hour cancellation flexibility
Westin Boston Seaport
website 425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 617-532-4600
Get ready for family fun with the Play Well package! Enjoy up to 4 tickets to the Boston Children’s Museum, a cuddly Westin teddy bear to take home, and a healthy sweet treat to top off the day. It’s the perfect way to play, learn, and create unforgettable memories together!
Boston Omni Parker House
website 60 School Street, Boston, MA 02125 617-227-8600 Boston Children’s Museum Family Package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast buffet in Parker’s Restaurant, general admission ticket to Boston Children’s Museum, Omni Kids Backpacks for the children upon arrival and milk and cookies the first evening of their stay. This package includes:- 5% off luxurious accommodations
- Daily full American breakfast in Parker’s Restaurant included for each registered guest (35%savings)
- One (1) ticket to Boston Children’s Museum, per registered guest (18% savings)
- Kids Turndown: Milk and cookies delivered to your guestroom on night of arrival
- Omni Kids Backpack at check-in, per registered child
Fairmont Copley Plaza
website 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 617-267-5300 Fairmont Copley Plaza offers a Boston Children’s Museum Package to help bring out the inner child in all of us. Observe, explore and express ideas in the Art Studio, discover all that you can do with bubbles and investigate with all of your senses. Experience the wonders of the world at Boston Children’s Museum where each exhibit is innovative, meaningful, and fun for all! This package includes:- Luxurious overnight accommodations
- Four (4) tickets to Boston Children’s Museum
- Two (2) children Fairmont bathrobes
- Hot chocolate and cookie amenity