Aquariums, Museums and Zoos in Boston

Chris Culotta: You could spend an entire day here and still want to come back to see everything you missed. Membership highly recommended.

Anthony V: Local university student? Chances are your uni has already paid for you... Check the website for details. (it's free for Northeastern, MIT, Harvard, BU for sure)

Harvard University: Be sure to see over 3,000 glass flowers commissioned in 1886, representing more than 830 plant species. Подробнее.

Rebecca A: Free for anyone named isabella

Jake Smith: Awesome. Make sure you read the captions on each piece of art.

al viciedo: Explore the 4th floor of the Sackler. Works from Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Sargent, Monet, Van Gogh, Manet and more all in one room! Especially take your time admiring the sampling of Picasso pieces.

Courtney Phillips: My 18 month old loves the golf ball room and (dodgeball) dance floor.

Jennifer snyder: Salem residents get in free! Подробнее.

Josh Wonnkavitch: Check out the third floor in the atrium, there are hidden clues on the ceiling...

Steve Davis: Go to mit museum and play with the kinetic sculptures! They're amazing!

Marguerite Avery: Great little museum with knowledgeable docents. Good exhibit on the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire. Interesting info on mechanical fire box system. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.

adam fullerton: If you feel like taking the quick way back to boston hop on the T ferry that goes over to the Aquarium! It's $1.70, CharlieCard doesn't count

Kate Mac Intosh: This museum is open: alive and well! View Cape Ann's history from 1623 to today! Great exhibitions of past and present artists, including Fitz Henry (Hugh) Lane, John Singer Sargent, Stuart Davis...

Ingrid Kenyon: Check out the penguin exhibit!!

Caleb Winder: Check out the lemurs, hang out with the kangaroos, and hear the lion roar

Jon Meuse: Buy tickets online. Skip the real line!

Caitlin Dean: Go to the Hall of Ideas. Marvel at the fountain and watch the quotes projected on the walls for as long as possible.

Stephanie Orme: Admission to museum and boat tour is free but remember- you need a federal/state ID to get in. Подробнее.

Erica Virtue: The staff here do great talks during the day on the history of the Church and Paul Revere's ride.

Anna Repole: Make sure you sit in the middle for the first part of the show, or you won't really be able to see everything.

Anna Repole: A fun thing to do when visiting Salem, especially on a rainy day! :)

erik jacobsen: Before you go, take the time to write down possible questions to ask the interpreters.You will get the most for your buck

Ashley O: Looking for a great free museum about the battle of bunker hill?! Awesome diorama of the battle on the 3rd floor and bookstore on the 2nd floor

HISTORY: The museum was founded in 1866 by George Peabody and is one of the oldest museums devoted to anthropology. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of North American anthropology in the world.

Melody Rosado: Sit in the outer most row of seats unless you like neck cramps.