As one of the major cultural epicenters in the country, Boston is blessed with an array of exceptional museums suited for the whole family. Explore everything from fine arts to the scientific phenomena on your next Boston vacation.

One of the most popular museums in Boston is the Museum of Science. Offering a wide variety of attractions including an IMAX theater, planetarium, 3D cinema, simulator experience, and rotating exhibits, this institution is dedicated to engaging their visitors through the magic of education.

For a classic museum experience, be sure to visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. As one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world with nearly 450,000 works, this museum is a must see. Before you visit, be sure to check for any upcoming special events such as lectures, concerts, films, gallery talks, family activities and studio art classes – these are not to be missed! Continue you educational tour at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Here you will find expansive collections containing over 12,000 specimens including dinosaurs, geologic wonders, and a variety of prehistoric and modern-day animals.

Round off your museum experience with a trip to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to learn more about of the country’s most famous leaders. The museum’s purpose is to advance the study and understanding of President Kennedy's life and career and the times in which he lived.

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