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| Children's Museum |
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300 Congress St
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Phone: (617) 426-8855
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 Targeted for kids ages 0-10, the Children’s Museum sounds just like an indoor playground. But it’s much more than just a place to entertain young ones – it’s three floors of fun in a safe and educational environment.
Just a sampling of exhibits follows. Most of these are hands-on: Boats Afloat is the biggest bathtub opportunity ever. Clean water complete with currents, and lots of boats for kids to race and bob around. A related exhibit is Under the Dock – a look at Boston Harbor from beneath the surface. Kids can crawl around and inside the creatures that live in the murky depths. In the Construction Zone, kids and parents turn into instant builders. Try driving one of those Bobcats and you’ll see. Teen Tokyo transforms you through a subway ride into a Japanese teenager. Discover the culture of these young Asians.
Grandparent’s Attic is a tour through the fifties, culminating in a chance to play dress up. At the opposite end of the third floor, hidden away in a quiet spot is the Japanese House. This is a great place to catch your breath amidst the simple beauty of Japanese architecture and décor. For the other pole in noise level, try the Playspace, a special area reserved for parents and children four and under to interact.
There’s plenty more here. For children 8 and older, there is a two-story maze to climb. Recently reconstructed to high safety standards, the maze is a great way for kids to stretch their independence muscles – adults can’t fit inside. Elsewhere is a Native American display of a wigwam (known by the Wampanoag as a wetu), and other items from the past. A contemporary kitchen is also part of the exhibit. In the Raceways in the Science Playground the balls speed quicker than the eye. The Bubble Room is fun for everyone.
It can get crowded, particularly when the weather is bad, but there are so many stations scattered everywhere that kids easily find something to occupy their hands. In the Recycle Shop, you’ll find bins and boxes full of recycled materials, all for you. Your kids can take whatever strikes their fancy, for use at home on little projects.
The Museum offers resources to parents and teachers, and special events. On the ground floor is a large, well-stocked gift shop. Do some shopping now and tuck those items away for a rainy day. |
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