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5 Museums in West End That You Shouldn't Miss
Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
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1. Museum of Science
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4.5 based on 3,274 reviews
Please note: In a preemptive measure to protect visitors, staff, volunteers and our animals from the rapidly evolving exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), The Museum of Science has temporarily closed to the public, but launched a new digital Museum experience for audiences, MOS at Home. With multiple live presentations throughout the day, creative engineering projects, podcasts, kid-friendly activities, and more, the Museum is inviting the community to visit remotely for new content daily. Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm in the iconic Theater of Electricity, walking among butterflies, or taking a journey inside the human body! With 700 interactive exhibits, exciting exhibitions, daily presentations, hands-on activities, and live animals, there is something for everyone! Create, experiment, and have fun at the Museum of Science!
Reviewed By Correa0192
I appreciated the social distancing and cleaning that was done by the staff. We visited the Pixar exhibit and had a blast!
2. Otis House
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Historic house museum, open seasonally from April-November. One of 37 properties owned and operated by Historic New England. Otis House is the last surviving mansion in Bowdoin Square in Boston’s West End neighborhood. Charles Bulfinch designed the house for Harrison Gray Otis, a lawyer who was instrumental in developing nearby Beacon Hill, served in Congress, and was a mayor of Boston. It is the first of three houses Bulfinch designed for Otis and his wife, Sally Foster Otis. The house reflects the classical proportions and delicate detail of the Federal style. Take a tour of Otis House to learn about the family’s life in the Federal era and the later history of the house, when it served as a clinic and a middle-class boarding house. The restoration of Otis House and its brilliantly colored wallpapers, carpeting, and high-style furnishings is based on meticulous historical and scientific research. Otis House is a National Historic Landmark.
3. The West End Museum
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The West End Museum is a neighborhood museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of the history and culture of the West End of Boston.
Reviewed By boodadley - London, United Kingdom
A gem of a museum covering the history of the West End and the "bold" vision that wiped away so much of the history of the place. #historymatters Excellent and very knowledgeable guide.
4. Ether Dome at Mass General Hospital
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
The Ether Dome was the site of the first successful public demonstration of ether as anesthesia on October 16, 1846. The Dome is also home to Egyptian mummy Padihershef. The Dome is often used for meetings. Call the Russell Museum to confirm that the Dome will be open during your visit.
Reviewed By marw771 - Pensacola, United States
History medical history that has transformed medicine. Well worth the walk to Mass General or T ride. The dome is extraordinary and well documented history.By sharing your experiences, you're helping travelers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!
5. The Sports Museum
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Fun for the entire family, this museum highlights New England's athletes and teams through video footage, memorabilia and interactive exhibits. General Admission: Adults: $15 Seniors (65 +): $10 Students (7-18): $10 Children under 6: FREE Active Duty Military and their families: FREE WITH VALID ID
Reviewed By Love2Travel_FL3 - Orlando, United States
What a great view of the TD Garden floor from many different views/floors. Our female tour guide was very knowledgable and breezed through each of the 3 floors of the tour. It would have been nice to read the captions next to the pictures, but the tour was only 60 minutes or so. Of course, the bulk of the tour featured the Bruins and Celtics; however, some pictures and memorabilia from the Patriots, Red Soxs, and other sport legends are included in the tour. The tour beings outside of the Pro-shop on the second floor; the Pro-shop has a lot of jerseys and more. During the off-season, the tour takes you down to the floor and through the locker room. This tour is recommend for anyone interested in sports and possibly for ages 10-12 and up. For $15.00, the tour is totally worth it!
