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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.

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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.

  2. 02.

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

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Ashley McCabe
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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

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

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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 So worth it! I'm so glad I bought the CityPASS during our time in Boston. If you are going to visit at least three (and better still, four) of the events offered you save a bundle. I added it up and we saved $145 for three people. Not only do you save money but you also save having to stand in ticket purchase lines, so you walk right in to everything with no wait. Great deal all around!
Date published: 2026-04-17
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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great value that never disappoints! (Our 3rd time) This is our third time purchasing a CityPASS. As always, they didn’t disappoint. I wish there were more options for Boston though and maybe a choice to pay an increased price for 5 or 6 activities rather than 4. All in all, it’s an incredible value and so easy to use. Highly recommend. I look forward to seeing more cities added (Washington D.C. would be a great addition!)
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