Skywalk
Observatory
Your Boston CityPASS Skywalk Observatory ticket entitles you to one admission.
Prudential Center
The Skywalk is located on the 50th floor of the Prudential building in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. Acquaint yourself with all of Boston’s neighborhoods from 750 feet in the air. The Skywalk Observatory is Boston’s only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond.
Acoustiguide
Your Acoustiguide Opus touch multi-media player will guide you through your visit, teaching you about all of Boston’s interesting facts and historical landmarks. The Skywalk Observatory is more than a view.
Boston Games Exhibit
Interactive exhibits, like the Boston Games Exhibit, detail the city's many points of historic and cultural interest.
360 Views
The Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory is the only observatory in New England, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Greater Boston area and beyond. On a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles away, including a bird's eye view of Boston's Hancock Tower, Fenway Park, the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, the Charles River, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, MIT, Harvard University and countless other Boston landmarks.
Dreams of Freedom Immigration Museum
Boston is one of the world's most culturally diverse cities. One out of every three residents was born abroad. Its population speaks over 140 different languages.
Dreams of Freedom Immigration Museum exhibits celebrate the important role that immigration has played in shaping this unique city.
Skywalk Theater
Wings over Boston, showing in the multi-media SkyWalk Theater, takes you inside the city.
Top of the Hub
The award-winning Top of the Hub features outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, and a sophisticated ambiance. From its commanding view 52 floors above Boston’s Back Bay, the restaurant offers guests a spectacular view of the Boston skyline from every table.
How to enter using your CityPASS ticket: Present booklet at the 50th Floor Skywalk Front Desk; if you encounter a line there, you may hand your booklet to the Skywalk employee handing out the audio tours to skip the line. Present e-ticket at the Kiosk desk located on the main level in the mall or at the 50th Floor Skywalk Front Desk.
Advice for Visitors
- Due to weather, business demands and private functions, the 360-degree view may not always be available; call (617) 859-0648 to check.
Boston CityPASS booklets may also be purchased for the same low price at all Boston CityPASS attractions.
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Skywalk Observatory Details
| Notice: | All areas of the Skywalk Observatory will be closed on Sept. 16th, Sept. 28th and Sept. 30th. |
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| Website: | topofthehub.net |
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| Phone: | (617) 859-0648 |
| Hours: |
April-Nov., daily, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Nov.-March, daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Call (617) 859-0648 for private function closure dates, Details. Closed Christmas Day |
| Location: |
Prudential Center at 800 Boylston Street |
| Parking: | Prudential Center Garage, Details |
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| Dining: | Top of the Hub |
| Gift Shop: | Skywalk Gift Shop |
| Accessibility: | Wheelchair accessible; audio tour device compatible with many hearing assistance devices. |
| Self Guide: | Acoustiguide Opus touch multi-media player |


