Boston Children's Museum, the second oldest museum in the nation, offers a full day of exciting activities for both children and adults to enjoy. Explore a variety of hands-on exhibits designed to teach people about the arts, culture, science, health and fitness, and environmental awareness. Some popular exhibits include Arthur & Friends, Johnny's Workbench, and Science Playground. The museum also offers a Museum Shop and a Recycle Shop, where children and adults can fill bags with reusable fabrics, strings, and papers for creating their own exhibits and arts and crafts at home. Parents will also appreciate the museum's lunchroom, where they can feed children away from the priceless exhibits. Events and parties can be booked at the museum. As of October, 2010, admission to the museum is free for members and $12 for adults and children over 12 months old. Special admission is offered Saturday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for $6 per person and Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for $1 per person.
Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
+1-617-426-6500
bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Check out paintings by artist and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and over a dozen other artists at Newbury Fine Arts, which showcases more than 15 art galleries and exhibits and holds private artist receptions. As of October, 2010, admission into Newbury Fine Arts is free Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Newbury Fine Arts
29 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
+1-617-536-0210
newburyfinearts.com
Take a walking or trolley tour along Freedom Trail to experience a taste of Boston's history. Freedom Trail, which begins at Boston Common and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument, is a two and a half mile look at 16 historical sites and two and a half centuries worth of history. After the tour is over, if you don't mind climbing 294 steps, experience the views of the Boston skyline from atop the Bunker Hill Monument. Just across the street from the Monument is the Battle of Bunker Hill Museum, home to historical exhibits. Adults and children five and up are allowed on this tour. Admission is free, as of October 2010.
Freedom Trail Foundation
99 Chauncy St. # 401
Boston, MA 02111
+1-617-357-8300
thefreedomtrail.org
Visit the Main Streets shopping districts to check out any of the 2,000 unique shops and businesses in the neighborhood. Main Streets Districts are filled with stores to purchase unique, handcrafted, and imported gifts and items, as well as bookstores, music shops, spas, and salons. When you are done shopping, relax and have a bite at one of the over 300 eateries in the districts.
Boston Main Streets
Department of Neighborhood Development
26 Court St., 9th floor
Boston, MA 02108
+1-617-635-0076
bostonmainstreets.com
The Boston Center for the Arts offers visitors many exciting activities, events, and attractions under the categories of visual and gallery arts, including dance, music, theater performances, and community events. As of October, 2010, many of these attractions are open to the public free of charge while others are generally priced under $10.
Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
+1-617-426-5000
bcaonline.org
