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Museum of Science

Get up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops, witness an indoor lightning storm, and step inside the ever-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI). At the Museum of Science, interactive exhibits, daily presentations, giant-screen films, and live animals will spark your curiosity and inspire your imagination!

Boston CityPASS includes:

Exhibit Halls General Admission — Entry includes all exhibits, live presentations and drop-in activities.

Dave Desroches

Dave Desroches

Nic Czarnecki

Nic Czarnecki

Meet Cliff, a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Explore 700+ innovative and interactive exhibits for hands-on experiences that entertain and educate minds of all ages.

  2. 02.

    Get an up-close view of Cliff the Triceratops, a 65-million-year-old fossil discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004.

  3. 03.

    Catch one of the demonstrations that take place daily, from design challenges to live animal shows.

Ashley McCabe

Ashley McCabe

Candy Kennedy

Candy Kennedy

Visit Museum of Science with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Museum of Science while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Time your visit for 9-11am on weekends or 1-5pm on weekdays for the best chance of avoiding crowds.

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the Arctic Adventure: Exploring with Technology exhibit.

Most daily demonstrations are free with CityPASS® admission.

To book upgrades: You can purchase ahead of arrival on mos.org; purchase at the self-serve kiosks by the ticket windows upon arrival; or purchase at the box office upon arrival. In addition, you can purchase the 4-D Theater upgrades at e-kiosks located right outside of those venues.

Due to the construction of the new Public Science Common, some exhibits may be impacted. See the construction updates page full details.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at the Museum of Science.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Museum Café

Shopping: Museum Store

Accessibility

A limited number of wheelchairs and electric scooters can be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis. Hearing- and sight-impaired guests can access assistive devices. Visit the Museum’s website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

10% off Your Purchase

Get 10% off your purchase of $25 or more at the Museum of Science Gift Shop.

Mugar Omni Theater (IMAX®)

Cost for CityPASS guests: $6 per person per show

Charles Hayden Planetarium

Cost for CityPASS guests: $6 per person per show

4D Theater

Cost for CityPASS guests: $6 adult, $6 child (3-11)

Contact Information & Hours

  • Museum of Science
  • 1 Science Park
  • Boston, MA 02114
  • On the Charles River
  • Daily, 9am-5pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Additional closures in 2026: March 30-April 1, May 1, and Sept. 8

Nic Czarnecki

Nic Czarnecki

Witness indoor bolts of lightning produced by the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator and spark exciting explorations of conductors, insulators, electricity, magnetism, and storm safety.

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The CityPASS made site seeing so simple. We loved not having to wait in long lines for tickets and the locations on the CityPASS were kid approved. The passes were well worth the investment!
Worth the Savings
The CityPASS for Boston was well worth it. We saved a significant amount of money visiting the museums and taking the cruise tour. Had a memorable time and it was worth it!
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Tasked by my wife to plan a 3-day weekend in Boston, CityPASS was the perfect choice to save us money and see the sights.
Totally worth it!
I bought a CityPASS for our trip to Boston and it was perfect. We went to the Museum of Science (the best!), the Franklin Park Zoo and the New England Aquarium. It was easy to schedule the visits and the passes were right on our phones. Also the price was just right. There were 4 of us, so technically one of the visits was free. Highly recommend Buying the passes.
What a Bargain!
I spent three days in Boston in mid-December with my girlfriend and thankfully, she got us onto a CityPASS. I had no idea they even existed and in hindsight we saved ourselves the equivalent of a whole night's accommodation!
Boston CityPASS is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1521.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Completely Fabulous! My friend and I were told about CityPASS and we were soo happy with our purchases. Had so much fun. First was the aquarium, got to see the Sea moneys, Sea Dragons, and touch the RAYS! Then on to the Boat ride and Emily was so informative and funny. Then the Obeservatory and finally Museum of Science!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY!!!+RECOMMEND!!!!!!! ENJOY EVERYONE!
Date published: 2026-07-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good value and easy to use! My family bought a set of Boston CityPass when we were in town for 3 days. We used all four entries per person - we did the Observation Deck, the Harvard Natural History Museum, a Boat Tour and the New England Aquarium. It felt like we got a good value for the passes and it had exactly what we wanted to do. It was very easy for me to buy and store the passes for the whole family on my phone to quickly scan to enter. Very good experience, we will do this again and recommend to others!
Date published: 2026-07-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Value and Easy to Use We purchased Boston CityPASS, which allowed us to visit 4 attractions in the city. We chose the New England Aquarium, Boston Harbor City Cruise, Museum of Science, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Overall, the CityPASS was very easy to use. The mobile tickets were convenient, and the admission process at each attraction was smooth. Purchasing the CityPASS saved us money compared to buying individual tickets and helped us plan our sightseeing itinerary. Our favorite attractions were the New England Aquarium, with its impressive Giant Ocean Tank and diverse marine life, and the Boston Harbor Cruise, which provided great views of the city skyline and historical landmarks. The Museum of Science offered interactive exhibits that were both educational and entertaining for adults and children. The Harvard Museum of Natural History was also worth visiting, especially the famous Glass Flowers collection and fascinating natural history displays. I would recommend Boston CityPASS to anyone planning to visit multiple attractions in Boston. It provides good value, convenience, and access to some of the city's top destinations.
Date published: 2026-07-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from definitely worth considering Easy to purchase and good value for money. Really liked that we could use it over 9 days, 14 would have been better!!! Easy to use and top quality attractions.
Date published: 2026-07-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from let us buy a paper ticket we found trying to get the pass on our phone hard. it took ages and tried to get help from the people at the ticket counter where the boat trips were but they just said they couldnt help. some people while travelling dont have great wifi or even any (as its expensive in the usa) so why cant you just buy a paper ticket somewhere, you may get more sales. but after we got it we enjoyed going to the attractions.
Date published: 2026-06-22
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