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Children's Museum
Hours Sat-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-9pm
Address 300 Congress St
Location Museum Wharf
Transportation T: Red Line to South Station. Walk north on Atlantic
Ave. 1 block (past Federal Reserve Bank), turn right onto Congress
St., walk 2 blocks (across bridge)
Phone 617/426-8855
Web site www.bostonkids.org
Prices Admission $9 adults, $7 children 2-15 and seniors, $2 children
age 1, free for children under 1; Fri 5-9pm $1 for all
Season Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25, and until noon Jan 1
Other Call for information about discounted parking
Frommer's Review
As you approach the Children's Museum, don't be surprised to see
adults suddenly being dragged by the hand when their young companions
realize how close they are and start running. You know that the museum
is near when you see the 40-foot-high red-and-white milk bottle out
front. It makes both children and adults look small in comparison
-- which is probably part of the point. No matter how old, everyone
behaves like a little kid at this delightful museum.
Children under 11 are the museum's target audience. They can stick
with their adults or wander on their own, learning, doing, and role-playing.
A two-story-high maze, the New Balance Climb & Construction Zone,
calls on motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Other favorite
hands-on exhibits include Grandparents' Attic, a souped-up version
of playing dress-up at Grandma's; physical experiments (such as creating
giant soap bubbles) in Science Playground; and Boats Afloat, which
has an 800-gallon play tank and a replica of the bridge of a working
boat. You can explore Supermercado, a marketplace that introduces
Hispanic culture; Boston Black, a new exhibit that elebrates Boston's
black history and culture; and a Japanese house from Kyoto (Boston's
sister city). Children under 4 and their caregivers have a special
room, Playspace, that's packed with toys and activities.
Call or surf ahead for information about traveling exhibitions and
special programs. And be sure to check out the excellent gift shop
(as if you have a choice).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can
change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details
directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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