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Museum of Science

Imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops, witnessing an indoor lightning storm, and journeying into the human body. With interactive exhibits, digital programs, daily presentations, giant-screen films, and live animals, everyone finds something to spark their curiosity and inspire their imagination at the Museum of Science!

Boston CityPASS includes:

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

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Dave Desroches
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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.

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

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

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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

Best Time to Visit

The least-crowded times to visit are 9-11am on weekends and 1-5pm on weekdays.

Don't miss live daily demonstrations; most are free with CityPASS® admission.

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.

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.

The Museum of Science has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website.

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

Gift Shops: Museum Store

Accessibility

All attractions accessible by elevator or escalator. Limited number of wheelchairs and electric scooters available at Information Desk on first-come, first-served basis. Services provided for visual and hearing impaired; see details.

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking, transportation and directions.

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

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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 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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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.
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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!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Value We went to Boston a few years ago for a vacation and the value of this pass was great. we are going again this year 2026 and the value is still the selling point of this pass. Our little one is so excited to visit the city and all the attractions we get to see with this pass again!
Date published: 2026-02-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Loved the CityPASS, with one exception I didn't like the Museum of Science (a bit over stimulating for my taste) but enjoyed the other places I went on the CityPASS I purchased when I went to Boston in July 2022 for a Yankees/Red Sox game (New England Aquarium, City Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo). Also checked out Harvard Museum of Natural History and enjoyed that as well.
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Date published: 2025-12-09
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best option for having fun at Boston, by far. I had a great time, definitely the best option for discovering Boston and enjoying some fun activities. One weekend with the CityPASS and I felt like I did every paid activity worth my time. The best of all, with an excellent price compared to paying each activity individually.
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