Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum

#5 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

zabelle writes, "If your name is Isabella this is one of the times you will be really glad, all…" »

gatorgirl1977 writes, "Numerous travel books and people who have traveled to Boston told me that I had…" »

Museum of Fine Arts

#6 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

Jill-O-E writes, "As a graduate student in Boston, I am able to go to the MFA for free at any time. I…" »

Sierra writes, "The Museum of Fine Arts ("MFA") in Boston, founded in 1870, has the second largest…" »

Museum of Science

#8 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

npt4279 writes, "I have a 8 year old cousin who could be called a bit... odd. She likes building…" »

RBT331 writes, "We have been to the Museum of Science many times before. This particular visit, we…" »

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

#16 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

ssullivan writes, "When looking for a quick bite to eat or some unique Boston souvenirs, it’s hard to…" »

Emily Marie writes, "The Fanueil Hall area will satisfy everyone in your family. Restaurants, shopping,…" »

Arnold Arboretum

#31 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

Local Secrets writes, "Take a free tour of the grounds or go straight to Peter's Hill, "the third highest point within Boston's city limits." Come here during Independence Day and, "you can watch the famous…" »

Harvard Museum of Natural History

#43 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

danb1 writes, "This is a great place to take children, though certainly not limited to their enjoyment,…" »

Pug writes, "The Harvard Museum of Natural History is not one but three museums combined: the Museum…" »

Old State House

#45 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

EleanorBVontell writes, "Emerging from the MBTA subway (blue line), we exited onto State Street. To…" »

barbara writes, "The Old State House is located on the Freedom Trail. Built in 1713, it was the site…" »

Art Museums / Children's Museums

#51 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

Kate Chopin writes, "Of the museums listed below, my favorite for kids is the MIT museum, which is very inexpensive and has LOTS of interactive exhibits. The Harvard museums tend to be a bit more stuffy, though…" »

Institute of Contemporary Art

#65 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

kuhler writes, "Far from the stuffiness of the MFA, the Institute of Contemporary Arts has no permanent collection and showcases fresh international contemporary art -- usually work with a strong conceptual or…" »

Zeitgeist Gallery

#72 most popular of 606 things to do in Boston

braveone writes, "I saw an intriguing poster featuring improvisations by local musicians I have known from other performances. The Zeitgeist Gallery is actually no more than a large room with interesting local…" »