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Ether Dome
Museum
👍👍 Very iconic and historic place in the history of modern medicine: the first place where an anesthetic was used during surgery. Very interesting to see the original operating from room preserved as it was during this first surgical procedure with ether.
Anyone interested in the history of medicine wo...
4.90 (53 reviews)
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Bay State Model Railroad Museum
Rail museum
👍👍 If you love trains you've gotta go visit this place. They have a room full of model trains with all the landscaping, buildings, people, cars etc. Meticulous details. They are open two weekends a year or by reservation on Wednesday evenings. Perfect place to bring a child or to bring out your inner c...
4.90 (39 reviews)
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USS Constitution
Museum
👍👍 It was totally free to get in which was a huge surprise! You have to go through a medal detector and then you get full reign to walk all over the ship. You can look around all three stories front to back. The amount of "hands on experience" you get on the boat is awesome.
This would be a great tour...
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Boston Fire Museum
Museum
Small museum in an old firehouse featuring exhibits pertaining to Boston's firefighting history.
4.80 (193 reviews)
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USS Constitution Museum
History museum
Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.
4.70 (7K reviews)
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Boston Children's Museum
Children's museum
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.
4.70 (5.5K reviews)
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Military archive
👍 There is a lot of history and really interesting selection of historical items to view. The only negative here was that there did not seem to be any chronology. Things seemed tucked anywhere instead of in order of history. Still, definitely worth the hike up the stairs!
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Bunker Hill Monument
Monument
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.
4.60 (6K reviews)
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Old State House
History museum
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
15
Old South Meeting House
Museum
National Historic Landmark & original site of the Boston Tea Party, reenacted here each December 16.
4.60 (661 reviews)
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Gibson House Museum
Museum
Tours, lectures & other special events take place at this brownstone with distinct Victorian flair.
4.60 (96 reviews)
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The Sports Museum
Museum
Longtime museum with a variety of Boston-area sports memorabilia & artifacts, plus frequent tours.
4.60 (74 reviews)
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Nichols House Museum
Museum
A grand 1804 Beacon Hill residence turned museum, replete with antique furnishings, heirlooms & art.
4.60 (62 reviews)
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Pao Arts Center
Art center
👍👍 Had a great time learning Chinese brush painting. All the materials were provided and the instructor was very helpful
4.60 (50 reviews)