When you visit Boston with your kids, it is important to choose activities that the entire family will enjoy. Boston is one of the most beautiful cities in the country and it has a lot to offer when it comes to culture and a deep history. You can turn your trip into an educational experience for yourself and your kids. The city revels in its rich past, while also thinking about the future as is evidenced by the many educational institutions including Harvard, Northeastern and Boston universities.
Boston boasts a number of distinctions including the first public library, subway system and Public Park. It is also the first city that set the requirement that its children must attend school. Visiting museums is a great way to find out more about your location and Boston is not short of museums. When traveling with your kids, it is important to choose a museum that will appeal to the entire family. Following are some great options to explore.
Museum of Science
The museum on Science Park, off O’Brien Hwy., is another great place to visit for an unforgettable learning experience. There is separate admission for those who want to visit the Charles Hayden Planetarium or IMAX Mugar Omni Theater. The exhibits in the museum are designed to offer a fun hands-on learning experience. The kids can learn science without even realizing it, and can find out the physics behind playground equipment and other everyday items.
Boston Children’s Museum
The museum on 300 Congress St. Museum Wharf is a great place to visit with your kids. This interactive museum will keep the kids fully engaged. It offers plenty of fun for both kids and adults but the main target group is kids aged 11 years and below. The museum has a special play area where kids aged 4 and below can hang out. School age kids can enjoy the hands-on exhibits where they can construct buildings, perform science experiments, solve puzzles, navigate the story maze or even dress up in costume.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
The museum on 26 Oxford St., Cambridge is a great place for those who love animals, rare minerals and other artifacts. The museum is the place to be for those who want to see everything from dinosaurs to meteorites. It also contains over 500 animals and popular exhibits like the ‘Language of Color’ that has live dart frogs. Visit the Great Mammal Hall that has a large stuffed giraffe and three enormous whale skeletons that are sure to attract older kids and adults alike.
Paul Revere House
Your kids will be sure to enjoy hearing about Paul Revere’s exploits and the midnight ride. This is a great opportunity to take in some history lessons. The story house will appeal to kids who prefer something more tangible when it comes to learning about the past. You can enjoy seeing different period artifacts that include silver pieces that belonged to Revere who was a silversmith.
These are just some of the museums that you will enjoy on your visit to Boston. Hire a car service with an experienced local driver to ensure that you get around conveniently!
