Children's Museum of Boston

Location: 300 Congress St., Boston

Time: Daily 10am-5pm, Fridays 10am-9pm

Age appropriateness: All ages

Cost: Varies

The Boston Children’s Museum was founded in 1913 by a group of Boston teachers who wished to establish a museum where young children could not only learn but be actively involved in learning.

The museum is touted as being one of the first to employ the “hands-on, interactive approach” to discovery. Today, many have followed their early example.

Designed for pre-school and younger elementary aged children, this museum is home to a host of fascinating exhibits on a variety of subjects including castles; boats; African-American, Latino and Japanese culture; construction; toys; science; recycling; and weaving. You’ll also find exhibits from such favorite Public Television shows as Arthur, Clifford, and ZOOM.

The Children’s Museum of Boston also hosts a number of special events and families can even attend a slumber party at the museum, spending all night playing with the exhibits…or sleeping, if you prefer.