The Boston African National Site is a collection of historical sites and landmarks pertaining to black history prior to the Civil War. The over 2 dozen sites, include schools, businesses, churches, homes, and other historic buildings [more...]

If you are a college studnent in the Boston area, and are looking for a place to bring your special lady friend (to quote The Dude) look no further than the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Located at its very own stop on the E train [more...]

This is the kind of museum you would expect to find in New York or Boston, not Salem. It is ranked in the top ten museums in the country for Aaisn art imports, and they actually took a house in China, deconstructed it, shipped it over [more...]

This is in Jamaica Plain, and the place to go if you want to learn about Boston's beer and its history. Call 617.368.5080 for more information.

Located in Columbia Point, this is actually a great place for kids or adults. I have been several times, and seen something new each time.

This is the best place to take a kid in Boston. It's not really a museum; it's more a hands on, interactive place of fun. Plan to spend at least a half day, a full day is possible.

Located in Point Ford Channel, this ship is fun and interactive for kids especially. Good for a funky sort of different date too.

This is a great place for kids, but for adults also. Anyone who has a curious mind can appreciate it. There are lots of interactive things to do, and things to learn about. Plan to spend at least half a day here, a full day is [more...]

This is located on Joy Street, and includes a tour of the African Meeting House the next street over.

The Kennedy Museum off the red line T is dedicated to the late JFK and his presidency, as well as the Kennedy family itself as an American dynasty. The building itself is a work of architectural wonder by IM Pei.

This is one of three museums maintained by Harvard. It is best known for it's collection of impressionist work, and it is free to go to on Saturday mornings.

This is located on Beacon Hill, a ritzy Boston neighborhood. It was built in 1804, and is renown for its art collection.

The Mugar Omni Theatre at the Museum of Science features 3D and IMAX movies and has a separate admission from the museum itself.

The Museum of Science has laser light shows at their Charles Hayden Planetarium, featuring music from Led Zepplin to No Doubt. Check out their website to find the times [more...]

Each spring, towards the end of April, the MFA features their annual Art in Bloom exhibition. During this event, florists, flower arrangers, and garden clubs from around the area submit flower arrangements inspired by art work featured [more...]

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was started by the great Boston resident of the same name who spent much of her wealth traveling the world collecting art work before having the Italian villa-like mansion built on the Fenway to house [more...]

The Remis Auditorium at the MFA features documentaries, art house films, and indie flicks, as well as your occasional speaker or event, including the Turkish Film Festival every spring. Check out their schedule of events at their website.

The Meditation Garden at the MFA opens during the late spring and remains open for the rest of summer. This beautifully quiet Japanese inspired estting is accessible from outside the museum, but they do close the doorway in the stone [more...]