Everything at the 250,000 sq. ft. Children's Museum is hands-on. Exhibits like the famous “Bubble Land” and the “Raceways,” which uses ramps and golf balls to demonstrate laws of physics outside of the classroom, create the perfect combination of education and fun for children and adults alike. Highlights include the “Japanese House,” where kids sit inside a mock two-story silk merchant's home in Kyoto and experience Japanese customs, the “New Balance Climb,” a 2-story climbing maze, and a new “Arthur's World” exhibit inspired by the popular children's program. Weekends feature special performances on the Kid Stage, and there is a special area for toddlers and exhausted guardians. The “Recycle” shop sells recycled-from-industry cardboard, plastic, foam rubber, and other doo-dads suitable for arts-and-crafts projects. The famous Milk Bottle kiosk outside offers ice cream and sandwiches in the summer.
A large museum shop offers educational books, toys, and games. Call or check the website for numerous special events. Admission $9, seniors and children 2-15 $7, age 1 $2, infants and museum members free. Friday 5-9pm, $1 for all ages. Due to the construction of the Congress Street Bridge, please allow extra travel time to the Museum.
This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.
There's a beautiful walkway that runs under the Evelyn Moakley Bridge to the Barking Crab and leading to the Boston Children's Museum. Quiet with seating so that you can enjoy a romantic walk and take in the wonderful view. As part of its commitment to “green design”, the Museum has integrated roofs with plantings into the new addition; storm water retention system to reduce run-off into the Fort Point Channel; new infrastructure and fixtures to ensure building efficiency; and use of recycled, local, low-emitting building materials.
Neil Gordon of the Museum is on the Friends of Fort Point Channel Board of Directors and is actively involved in the support, planning and promotion of the historic Fort Point district and its neighborhoods.
Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.
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