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Museum of Science
1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
+1 617 723 2500
site: Museum of Science
#6 of 277 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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    … to Museum of science (9 am to 1 pm) and New England Aquarium (3-5pm). Two days I got some best meals… continue reading »

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More information on Museum of Science

Within Museum of Science are a planetarium, an IMAX movie theater and a two-story Van de Graaf generator, capable of producing 2.5 million volts of electricity. These and the hundreds of other exhibits make this museum one of Boston's top attractions. Hatching chickens, a comparative brain exhibit and a math and statistics room are educating and entertaining.

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Directions

Green Line "D" to Science Park

Hours

Sa-Th 9a-5p, F 9a-9p

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