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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Museum of Science. It's definitely a great place to stop on a boring rainy day when you have nothing to do. There is plenty to keep you busy for an entire day, and they bring in some...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is always something new and interesting going on at the Boston Science museum. That, paired with cool regular exhibits fun for all ages and the IMAX theatre makes this place the best. College...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always LOVED this museum since the first time I visited as an elementary school student in the early 90s. The entire experience definitely takes much more time than I had to venture through...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can easily give the Museum of Science a 5-star rating. My family and I have had a premier level membership for the past year and love it. The 2-hour free parking is worth the investment, and with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
appreciate the fact that teachers get in for free (yay!), but this place seems too large and maze-like for my experience. they have some good exhibitions that are on constant display, plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to think that I am well versed in the rules of dating. Allow this to be my public service announcement for the lesser-in-the-knows out there who might not have thought of this before: The MOS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend investing in a City Pass if you want to do anything touristy in Boston! We purchased one at the MoS and we have been having fun all week.The MoS itself is pretty awesome. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only bad thing about this museum is the price ($20 for adult admission). But that's the only bad thing. Otherwise this is a nerd/science/mathophile's paradise. The world's largest Van de Graaff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the MoS. I do. I'm conflicted because I feel I should give it five stars. Every experience I've had growing up here was grand, but after going recently, I've come to realize some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It tooks us a little more than 3 hours to get through all the exhibits. There's a lot to look at... not all of it is interesting, but most of it is. I'd recommend spending the extra money on the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for all ages - customer service was wonderful. Many different things to see and do.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our wedding reception at the Museum of Science's Skyline room, and loved it. The view of the Charles River was beautiful, the food was good, and the service was excellent -- very professional.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure this place exists to store all the crap that MIT has grown tired of but is too lazy to throw away. As I sat here and pondered what I thought of this place I had feelings of mediocrity...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WAY too pricey! Outdated! TOTALLY OUTDATED! I went when I was 3 and went back about 5 years later when I was 8 or 9 and, well seriously nothing changed. It's fun there I guess but too expensive and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the better science museums I've been to. The best part is the electricity show. Giant Van der Graff generator and lighting sparks... you can't miss it!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a membership to the Museum of Science is totally worth it. You get to go to special exhibits before the general public. My husband and I loved the Critter Cam exhibit, btw! You also get passes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's disapointing that much has not changed over the years. Hell, they still have exhibits about computers and the wonders of the internet. What is this interwebz you are speaking about?!Anyways,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Soo boring, very outdated. Way overpriced.The MOS needs to get their act together. I went there when I was 7 and I'm now 35 and the place is exactly the same with mostly the same old BORING dusty old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, i may be biased because I am a boston bred gal, but when I was growing up this was THE magical science HOLY LAND place to be! Nothing was hotter than getting a field trip permission slip signed by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Science RULES!I'll never get too old to go to the MoS and stand in awe of all the cool exhibits they have there. The laser show is always a good time go to see and feel all trippy. I recently saw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it was possible, I'm pretty sure I'd marry the Museum of Science. Strange, yes, but oh well. I'd have to say my love affair started in elementary school..and if you went to school around here you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place, but it is a little pricey. Check with your town's library, a lot of them have passes to loan or discount programs. The lightning show is still fun and the snakes in the basement are a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Want to go back in time? To magical place know as 1965 to 1980?? You can, at the Museum of Science! No, it's not at a new Einstein Wing or through a magical "IMAX: Time in 3D!" Travel back in time...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The MOS is a great cure for late night summer boredom.... the laser light shows!They're amazing! However, they don't offer as many shows during the winter (which is cool with me, because I know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever been to another science or natural history museum in your life (Boston's MOS tries to be both), then you'll be pretty disappointed in this one by comparison. Dragons, unicorns, &...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This museum was good...if you have children. Personally, I thought it was small and overpriced. If you plan on going, I suggest buying and using a City Pass card. That way you can avoid spending...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This museum used to be one of the better attractions in Boston. What I see as the issue is that it is dated, and has not kept up with the progressive times compared to the other attractions in Boston...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a museum buff. i love them and spend lots of my free time wandering whatever neat museum i can find, and let me tell you, this one is not very good. i even liked boston children's museum more,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends gets cheap tickets through work, so a few of us made an afternoon of checking the place out. It was a lot of fun - many things to read and play with, etc., etc. We went...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help but think the $19.95 price tag on this day of fun is a little steep considering many exhibits are out of date, worn, or broken. Walking through the corridors, this place is just screaming...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mom, kids, and I made a trip to MoS for the first time. Mom decided to buy me a membership to the museum. Me, upon hearing what this entails, "Oh my god, this is awesome! Free exhibits!! Yes!" Man...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went here during College night, so it was free with a student ID. We still had to pay for parking though, but you figure that's okay since we didn't pay for admission. They have quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As long time members of the MoS, I was pleased to see some new and innovative exhibits. Mythic Creatures was fun and educational and kept my 7 year old entranced.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful science museum. I can't get enough of it. I'm definitely planning on buying a membership as soon as I move back to Boston full time. When you're in the normal part look at all...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I had a lot of fun here, even though it is aimed mostly at children. I liked the Mythic Creatures exhibit, especially the lesser-known examples. My favorite was Mishipishu, which looks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty pricey, compared to what I'm used to, but worth it! I'm used to suggested donation or free museums from NY and DC... but... yeah its worth it. We only had around three hours to see the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for several classic rock laser shows and had a blast.I absorbed the planetarium and felt like an ant in this vast galaxyI came for Body Worlds and had a ball.I came for numerous IMAX...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't imagine how they were going to do a mythical creatures exhibit...now I know and I am going to say only thisGo, it is lovely, and you won't be sorry you did!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can never get enough of the MoS! I loved going here as a kid and I still love going there today. Their recent exhibition from the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown was amazing. They had amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the MOS the other day to spend some time looking at butterflies. I got in for free since I'm a member of another science group, so the whole trip only cost me $4.50, which is really a plus.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Various Titles (and Subtitles) of Exhibits that I Would LOVE to See at the Museum of Science:P=NP Problems: An animated 3D adventure that thoroughly surveys math that your college professor probably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Baseball as America exhibit last weekend and it was great. Much longer than I expected! It was true to ALL of baseball's history (not just those Sox we all love). Many parts in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Baseball as America exhibit at the MOS on Saturday. Having grown up with the MOS I really don't visit the place with the exception of these special events.$19 general admission which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is HUGE and so interactive! I rationed out 2 hours of our vacation trip for this museum, but there was no way we could have done everything there in 2 hours. We ended up being there for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
oh the horror....the horror
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my first visit at age 18, I decided to get married on the musical staircase. I thought it was a really creative and unorthodox idea, but turns out MOS actually does weddings all the time.I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Mugar Omni Theater is quite simply the most amazing movie theater I have ever been in. As you may have read, your entire field of vision is filled with the video projected onto the dome above. To...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This updated review of mine is because I had my wedding reception at the Museum of Science. It was AMAZING. The staff were super helpful and made sure everything went smoothly, and the catering was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Omni Theatre at night! It's six bucks...never any kids crying or kicking your seats and it's always super empty! I am quite the fan. It's a great alternative date night idea.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some good hands-on exhibits, but there is just so much packed into the space that over-stimulation is likely. Excellent electricity show. Live animal shows have no place in a science museum....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of Boston's MoS, and have been going since I was a kid. I am now thrilled that I get to take my son here, and thrilled that he likes it as much as I do. If you go this summer, be sure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a Boston local growing up, I came here way too many times. For a city that prides itself as a high-tech haven, MoS is pretty mediocre.A few observations:-The lightning show is pretty cool. Lots...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
boring. The 3D movie we saw called "Fly me to the moon" sucked. It was horrible. The exhibits are BORING and not really as "hands on" as I'd like. (thats what she said) It's overpriced for what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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The Museum of Science in Boston offers a great educational diversion on a rainy day (or on a sunny night if one wants to visit ...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to the MOS since childhood and the place just keeps on getting older and more outdated each time. This place needs a major overhaul. The best thing this place has going for it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
. Allaroundyouisthisreallybigscreen. Almost 360. You're fullly submersed in visuals and the sound system is from a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was re-reading my review and I realized I think I had a case of the grumps.I do like this place. I came down for the first time when I was in my 20s when I came to visit my sister at Emerson. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been living in Boston for almost 5 years now and I just visited the Museum of Science this past weekend. Wow.It was pretty sweet. It was super interactive, with lots of buttons to press and other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with the Museum of Science, was not with the museum itself but with the Mugar Omni Theater. Very intrigued I had been meaning to come for a while and wanted to see the Jane Goodall...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is, "where were you while I was in High School?" OK So it was exactly in the same spot. Yet, maybe if we were smart as teens, we could have had some mighty fine stimulating...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ligaya, Jessika, and Cara are absolutely right: This is a great, though crazy experience. It's not your average high-level (IMax theater), such as the one near the aquarium. Rather, it's all around...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three story dome screen. Complete and total immersion.Evening shows are $6.50.Need I say more?This experience best starts on the parking garage roof at or after sunset where you can see the river...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I lame for thinking this museum was kinda boring? I'm gonna go ahead and give it four stars, but inside I want to give it three; however, I DID "tour" the museum with a demanding toddler in tow,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I love the planetarium or whatever it is called! I've been fascinated with the stars since I was tiney tiny and this place rocks my world!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The museum feels worn and dated, but there are SO many exhibits and so much space to go around and wander that it's not a problem at all. You can spend so much time just wandering around. Very worth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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I didn't get much time to look around but it certainly looked like a great place to spend an afternoon or two or maybe three.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Museum of Science! I tend to be a pretty big museum snob and so I have to admit having a serious soft spot for this place. (Plus, Boston residents can get in for free - see bottom)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a Brownie, we had a sleepover @ the MOS. I remember we had to sleep in the human body section and I couldn't sleep probably because A.) I was sleeping right underneath the human heart (ga...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister had her prom here... i'm jealous.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its cool the first time. Needs some serious updating and maintenance. However, the showcase exhibits are always cool and the IMAX theatre is great. The Tesla coil room is well, electrifying! LOL...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Museum of Science! I like it because it works on different levels...little kids can enjoy it, someone who doesn't know much about science (me) can enjoy it, and an accomplished biologist...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A staple of a childhood for any kid who has grown up in CT. Its extremely hands on, with lots of exhibits of every aspect of science from earth sciences to computer technologies. I had the joy of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really tried to avoid making a Boston/SF comparison, but I couldn't help it. The Museum of Science is basically like a poor kid's Exploratorium/Natural History Museum. It's evident that many of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I decided to brave the weather, and spend a blustery and snowy winter day at the MOS. Surprisingly, the museum is pretty much the same as it was when I was in 6th grade and spent the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had free passes from a friend who is a member to the Museum and decided to check it out. First of all, the giant blown up lizard on top of the building is awesome!I went to just the main exhibits,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I am a huge science geek and love to visit Science museum in various cities I'm in, I was very disappointed by how expensive and poorly maintained the Museum of Science in Boston was. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were 5-10 years younger, coming here would've been a blast. Who doesn't want to play with lasers and mirrors to learn about the index of refraction, watch chicks hatch in exploring avian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love the MoS, I really do. I'm giving them 4 stars, but feeling generous, since every time I go, I leave feeling a little hollow, save for when they have some posh traveling exhibit that you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science is a real trip for people who grew up going there as kids. Nostalgia is quickly induced by exhibits that have been up since before I was born. Cripes, how many kids watching...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go for the astronaut ice cream.The IMAX is the saving grace. There are a few cute exhibits that are really interesting, but usually I end up really bored and I can walk through the museum and see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So while I've been here to see various IMAX films, BodyWorlds, the Darwin exhibit and general fun-ness-ess-ess, there's one thing that's always absolutely fantastic. The gift shop. Just after you pass...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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While geared toward older kids, this museum is a lot of fun for a toddler or preschooler. We enjoy the Discovery Center for younger kids, and my son can stare at the audiokinetic sculpture just off the main...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I gave you a third chance.I came here by myself awhile ago on one of my initial Boston explorations, and kind of wandered mindlessly through its halls, reading a plaque here, touching a germ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Originally came here for the CSI special exhibit, but they were sold out until the last show, and so we decided to view the actual museum since a couple of us had free museum passes. Now here's the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, it pains me to write this: I was a young explorer back when they had teaching auditoriums. The professor was awesome. I remember playing tic tac toe on the first computers and being enamored...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They always have a really cool exhibit, or just going through the museum itself is worth while, the electricity show is always fun to watch. Just entering the Museum I feel like a kid again and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here. Granted, after coming here I don't want to go for about another 6 months, but it's a lot of fun. They have some really cool exhibits that visit here. I'm really upset that I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go on the weekends - especially if you have kids.You probably won't catch me there any time soon (as it seems to be a popular place to go on dates - having been there on one at least...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everything about it. It seems tiny to me now.The laser shows bring out my inner nerd, but I love them dearly. Except the U2 one because I hate U2. The Pink Floyd Wall one is lame...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fianc and I are on our second year of membership here and we don't have kids. It is a great place to spend a few hours while in the city and the membership is worth it since we have brought her...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're visiting Boston and you miss out on the Museum of Science, it's a real shame. If you live in Boston and you miss out on the Museum of Science, it's shameful. There are always so many...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have just one question: is our children learning? Is they?If they're going to the Museum of Science, then hells yes they is. Even if you're not 8, a good time is guaranteed. I recently went back...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I used to have a membership to the Boston Museum of Science. It was nice because it also granted us free admission to the Franklin Institute in Philly. Not sure if they still do that....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! my parents took me here when i was a kid, and then i'd go with friends when i was in college just for fun.i finally got back here after about three or four years this past weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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We love to go here at least once a year - it is always exciting. Many big companies and local libraries give out free tickets.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Body Worlds exhibit. I am such a science geek that this place was orgasmic. There were so many experiments for you to go through and play with. It's a science geek's dream. Parents - you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the science museum... the nostalgia this place holds for me is without equal. I'd spend Saturday mornings taking a kids' biology class: my mom or dad would drop me off and come back around noon,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was 8 years old, I went to the MUS and was completely overwhelmed with wonder and excitement.Going back over a decade later kind of popped that mystical balloon I had in my head. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I wish that they would just kick the kids out. They ruined my fun. Kids always jump in front of you in line and you cant say anything because they are kids. Parents always expect you to move and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
holy crap the museum of science is ginormous! okay, it loses a star because it's so kid friendly...i don't like kids and don't want to see them running around happily learning about shit. go home and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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I take my kids there (all under 5 years old) IT can be overwhelming if it is busy but we usually go on a weekday. We enjoy the discovery center and also utilize the library. We have a membership which I think...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start this off on a negative note: it's expensive (but if you have a military ID, exhibit halls are free! Check libraries too: they may offer free passes.) and there are always a ton of kids...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never get sick of seeing the Electricity presentation.. Whipping up lightning is a snap by using the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator. How cool is that? Fabulous and HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Science Museum - though where the heck did the particle decay machine go?! I want to watch the alpha and beta decay waves... WHERE IS IT?! I swear it was the one star attraction for me, a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my visiting family here as a part of their Boston sightseeing. Despite the caliber of many other Boston institutions--museums, schools, and otherwise--I was really disappointed with this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a planetarium show here this weekend. I had been walking around Boston all day and was exhausted. Though it was interesting, the comfy seats and low lighting induced a nap for about 1/3 of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im sure you all have been to the museum of science... if not... just go check it out. One tip though - you can totally get in this place for free because they don't collect tickets at the door......
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Special Review for the Person in Personnel who placed the dour dismissive elder goth man in charge of the INFORMATION boothWhat were You thinking?Is this a new form of creative crowd control?:make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my nieces there a couple weeks ago-- they had an awesome time. Not sure how much they learned but they had fun interacting with the exhibits and having the crap scared out of them by indoor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the MoS when my 17 year old sis was in town. We both really enjoyed it from the IMAX to the Dippin Dots at the food court to all the different exhibits. We paid extra for the butterfly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had our first date at the MOS. Awwwwwwwwww.But seriously, it was so fun. We got to be goofy and fun and see all the cool exhibits and aside from my first thought that it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Museum of Science! I remember getting to go here once in awhile when we went to Boston, when I was a little kid, and I can still spend a whole day here. New exhibits come and go, so you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good museum. Now I've been there maybe 4 times total and I'm reviewing the museum - NOT the touring exhibits as those change annually and are on loan and not part of the day to day (plus you pay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, how can you not like the Museum of Science!? It's informative and there are a ton of hilarious exhibits to take goofy pictures in.This was the first time I'd been there as an adult and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't beat this place. It is hands-on learning heaven, and a fabulous litmus test on geek dates, just FYI.I've been coming here since I was a little kid on school field trips, and now that I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, when I managed to score some free tickets off of Craigslist. It's a fun place, lots of cool stuff to see. I especially enjoyed the deliciously old-school math section. Took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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cool exhibits for older kids - very little ones should head to the Children's Museum instead... I especially like the changing themes... the museum's IMAX theater is the highlight for us... I highly recommend...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Educational place for the kids and adults! Make sure to catch a movie at the Imaxx theatre, totally worth it!!!
gusto.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For all the time I've spent in Boston, I'm embarrassed to say that I recently went to the MOS for the first time! The Body Worlds 2 exhibit was absolutely amazing and worthwhile. I'm glad we went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have written about the MOS before but I just had to rewrite this entry. The MOS is a great place to take your children. Why? It is true that its a great place to let them loose and not worry too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This has the potential to be so much more.Ticket prices are unreasonable, and considering how out of date and worn down so many of their displays are, it make me wonder where all my money is going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here this weekend to see the body worlds exhibit ,the passes gave me access to the whole museum which was great. I took my mother and she had a blast. The exhibit was very interesting and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It isn't a bad place, and I hate to complain about a place that is at least trying to be culturally-enriching and relevant. But, the tickets are steep, and you should expect more. They depend too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the Museum of Science had the Star Wars exhibit all the time, it would have gotten a five star review for sure! I digress...This museum has it all. It is a close comparison to The Museum of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lotsa perks for members (so definitely worth the price) like cheaper parking, discounts at the cafeteria, free passes to the Omni and Planetarium, and they definitely feature some cool exhibits (like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to countless elementary and middle school field trips, I've been avoiding the MoS for many years now. But I've recently went with an out-of-town friend, and I'm happy with it. The Omni theater...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Planetarium! Omni Theatre! Laser Show! Oh me! Oh my! One of my most favorite places to "geek out" in town. Musical stairs are always a hit with the kids. There is always so much to see and do. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Museum of Science last night to see the Body Worlds exhibit. This is the thing you might have read about in the paper where, through some fancy-pants process called plasticination,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never seen the exhibits but it's worth a trip just for the Omni theater alone. The screeen is a massive curve that goes over parts of the ceiling and side walls as well. I saw some Underwater...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a nerd. There is really no way around this (see: my Microcenter review). So it goes without saying that I love the Museum of Science. Sure, the exhibits haven't changed much since I was in... 8th...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there a few days ago and I think that they did a good job with the section for kids 1-5 years old. There is a small area for with a rocking chair and a boppy--incase someone wants to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here about 3 days ago to see Body Worlds 2. I had an amazing time. The Body Worlds exhibit was endlessly entertaining and informative (beautiful even) I spent 2 hours there alone. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I did not see the Omni Theater or some of the exhibits. Based on what I did see, I'll tell you this much: It Is NOT worth the price. Aside from the lightning show and the Butterfly Garden...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The trek is a bit annoying, but I enjoy everything about that place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than looking at dead bodies? Seriously. The MoS is currently running Dr. Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds 2 exhibit of over 200 human specimens that have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I used to come here on field trips when I was little and was fascinated...and I still am. Some of the exhibits are definitely geared towards kids but the omni theater is amazing and NEEDS to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from the area, you remember going to the Museum of Science as a kid with your school class. I know we went at least three times in elementary school for some exhibit or another.I went back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I don't think its possible to review the ENTIRE science museum at once.... This yelp review is directed ONLY to one museam treasure, the Van De Graaff Generator. This is some serious mad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. I've only been once, but it was pretty cool. The electricity show is worth seeing, and its included in the admission fee, which is always a plus. They have really interesting stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You probably came here once or twice on a field trip as a child, and the good news AND the bad news is this: little has changed. It's still the classic spot for dinosaurs and the human body, but be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an awesome place to go for a date! This place is fun and educational for everyone ages 3-30 and possibly beyond. Besides, where else can you get to still play old school Oregon Trail? If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Check it out friday night- it is open late and there is live jazz and sit down dinner. Fun with a toddler!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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This is a great place to visit, because the adults can be learning about science while the toddlers are thrilled to push buttons and run up and down ramps. truly fun for the whole family!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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The exploration room for kids is great. My toddler loved the water play tables and many other exhibits. It gets crowded so go early!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place hasn't changed much since I was 12. Although, if you've never been, there's lots of cool stuff. Very interactive experience. The special exhibits are free with admission and cool to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Excellent educational entertainment for kids 2 and older. There are lots of hands on activities and exciting things to do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always claimed to hate museums but this museum changed that for me. It is so interactive and fun that I had to be dragged out of it. It made me realize that museums can be interesting and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Not really for younger kids. Exhibits are starting to look a little shopworn.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Not really for babies < 1 year. There was nothing to really keep my baby entertained, it is mostly for older kids. There was no place to nurse him other than the extremely loud dining area. Save this for when...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's getting tired -- so much has not changed since I was a kid -- in the 70s! But it's still good for kids, especially those in the 4-12 range.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a fantastic place for kids from 1 through 92!!!!!! i've been coming here since i was 6years old, and i loved it every time! the exhibits are wonderful (and frequently hands-on), the imax is amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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I absolutely like going to this museum, especially the laser shows. I like the exhibits because they are so interesting and I learn so much. There is always something to do in the museum. You can also see the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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The Museum of Science deserves an A on everything. All of their exhibits are fun, and most of them are interactive which makes this a very non-boring place to go. You can go there many, many times and it never...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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I went here often as a child up until my teens. I always had a lot of fun, and learned a LOT. Many of the exhibits change from time to time, giving plenty of reason to revisit. Further, the Omni Theater shows...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Nice place to visit I am a member and usually visit once a month. The periodic shows and demonstrations are terrific, and our children were as captivated by them as we were. The fixed exhibits had lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Pink Floyd light show here. Enjoyed the idea that I could consider myself still "doing" something - while zoning out and kicking back - for a good hour and a half. I lost myself in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The museum of science is great. Theere are alot of hands on exhibts. It is great for kids, but still really cool for adults. It you are tight on money you can get discount coupons for buy one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go see a laser light show or somethin on the IMAX because both of those theatres are pretty killer. The exhibits aren't as cool as they used to seem when ai was a kid but the musical stairs are still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for kids and young teens, and alright for adults once in awhile. MOS does have a large number of exhibits on a wide variety of subjects but, like the other reviewers mentioned, they do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found the Museum of Science pretty interesting. There is plenty to see, and though it's aimed more at kids, adults can learn a lot too. I'd recommend it for anyone with kids or nieces and nephews...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great exhibits, especially the computer room, where you can sit for hours and play Oregon Trail and the many other computer games loaded on the computers. And there is always one free, even on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun for all, I swear!I've been going here since I was able to walk and the charm and facination has not gone anywhere. The staple exhibits are fun for everyone (make sure you see the electricity...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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This place is like a million dollars but it's totally worth it. You can spend the entire day here just looking at stuff. They have this sweet movie theatre that shows stuff in 3-D. Totally fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun & interactive, but once you've been there a couple times, you've pretty much seen it all. Not much changes, unless you want to go see a specific laser show in the Planetarium (Laser Radiohead was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The museum of science is pretty interesting, though it does feel a little dated. If you're a Boston library card holder sign up at your local branch for free pass for you and three friends. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't like learning made fun. This place is great for everyone from little tots to retired folk. They offer a diverse range of exhibits, many of which change quite often. The omni theater is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the MOS is the perfect place for a first date! It's different, not cliched, and so much fun...how often do you get to learn and play on a first date? Definitely check out the laser light...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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You will find LOTS to do at the Museum of Science. Virtually every exhibit is interactive, so children (and men) love it. Kids can stay and play here for hours, but it might get old after a little while for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The museum of science is one of the best museums in Boston. Offering all sorts of great exhibits they realy do a great job. They also have awesome light shows at night that are worth a try. Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Another of Boston's world class museums. The Museum of Science is easy to get to via public transportation. Check out the Hayden Planetarium. They have great seasonal shows and a fantastic laser light show....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite science museum in the USA. I love going back and finding the same exhibits that I used to see as a kid. The T-Rex statue is amazing! There is a great lightning show (it actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Museum of Science is a fun place to go. Some of the exhibits are getting a little old, but I still love the lightning show, the planetarium, and the Omni theatre. I saw a show just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, the hands on learning. Unlike the MFA where you're forbidden to touch anything, here you're supposed to touch and use the exhibits. The virtual fish tank is cool (be prepared for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being a "science person" I don't always seem to enjoy visiting the Museum of Science. One of the best things there is a giant musical staircase. The other is the IMAX theatre which has the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Boston Museum of Science is world renowned for its top quality exhibits and its OmniMax theater. The museum has some stationary exhibits, which are very interesting, but also has a rotating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum is great. I also like the fact that they have the same great exhibits they did as when I was a kid and went there on school field trips. They also do add in temporary exhbits to spice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blah! I don't like this museum anymore. It is so boring!! I think the museum is definitely fun for kids and first timers but you can't ever go back after that. I have to say though that the musical...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who didn't grow up in the Boston area, it was a nice place to visit once. However, I don't know how often i'll want to go back. The exhibits seem to have not changed in quite some time. If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MoS is a great place for kids; they have a playground-type area where kids can play with various science concepts-- digging for dino bones in the sandbox, exploring physics through car races and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science is a great place for people to go to. This museum has a variety of activities to learn about. Families can see a live animal show, look at the dinosaur exhibit, learn about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The MoS lets MIT students in for free. I like free. All college kids like free. The museum has a great lightening show, some cool permanent exhibits, and a great omni theater (is it called imax...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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The Museum of Science in Boston is a nice museum. They have alot of exhibits. The electricity show is a good one ( my kids love it) The Omni theater is a great take in, you wont be dissapointed. Parking is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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This is a great place. It is an excellent museum. The kids really enjoy it. The exhibits are super. People are very friendly. There is a parking lot. It is also located near a T station for transportation....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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The Museum of Science is great, but not perfect for a few reasons. There are usually throngs of children, but if you're willing to deal with that, it's definitely worth going to! Bring children of all ages and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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There is so much to do here, and you can bring kids of almost any age. I enjoy it as an adult, too, because every exhibit is so interactive. You are encouraged to touch many things. They also have an OMNI...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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Be prepared to be surrounded by tons of kids, either on vacation or on school trips. The Butterfly Exhibit, which is an extra $4, is not worth it. Save your money. The museum itself has a lot of fun gadgets...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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The MoS has really pulled itself up by its bootstraps after being kind of dumpy in the late 1990s. Still not every exhibit works perfectly but it's a great museum. The discovery room for small kids is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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The exhibit halls are great. They add new exhibits a couple of times a year. I love the omni theater. They change the show periodically. The laser light shows are also fun. Parking is easy in their garage too.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heartily disagree with my fellow Yelper, Kate. If there was one museum left in the world, I would want it to be the Boston Science Museum. It would only be right, since it seems like the kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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Very good rainy day activity, but make sure your kids are old enough to really enjoy the experience. Very little ones should head to the Children's Museum instead.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The museum of science used to feel cool. Now, the exhibits just seem kind of old. I don't know what happened. The omni theater is still pretty nice, but the rest of the museum doesn't seem to match...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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Omni theater is great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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I can't say enough wonderful things about this museum. The exhibits are terrific, the kids place space is very appropriately geared toward kids of different ages, wonderful and huge food court, good bathroom...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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You should buy a membership NOW. I started going when my seven year old was just a few months old. We kept our outings short -- played in the Discovery area and looked at the "stuffed" animals. As my kids...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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The museum is a fun afternoon. Be sure to bring the toddlers to the Discovery room, it is more their speed.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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The Museum of Science is great for the whole family. The Discovery Center is geared towards kids and babies under the age of 5, but there are family-friendly activities throughout the Museum.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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Good place for older kids that can learn and understand new stuff each time they go there!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Great for all ages - Discovery Space room for toddlers is a great place to get to know the Museum (and be introduced to science).
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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FABULOUS OUTING FOR BOTH MOM, BABY AND KIDS OF ALL AGES. GREAT 5 & UNDER ROOM. PLACE FOR MOM & NON-MOBIL BABIES TO HANG OUT ON MATTS & PILLOWS. HIGHLY RECOMENDED
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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There is far too much to do here!
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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What a great place to take children. I attend a playgroup there and my five month old loves to look at the critters they have on display.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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The Science Museum is great for all ages. I can take my 1 1/2 year old along with her older cousins and everyone has a great time. The toddler room entertains my daughter for hours.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/07/2004
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Must-do outing! Great exhibits and hands on activities. Expensive food and parking, though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/06/2004
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Very nice playspace that you can use with your membership.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/03/2004
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I would highly recommend getting a membership. I have three kids and we go there all the time, just for a few hours to look in a few areas. The museum is large and there is so much to learn about.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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I'm a member of the museum and I'm kinda sad at how run down it's become. But nevertheless my kids like it here
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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Great for school age children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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The Discovery Center is wonderful for small children. There are great toys and activities for kids and a nice secure place for them to play.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2004
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Nice for children over
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2004
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A membership is worth every penny! The discovery room is a great place in the winter to let of some steam for toddlers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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Fun place to go on a rainy/cold day for some good clean fun for kids of all ages
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2004
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Wonderful place for kids of all ages, even toddlers--and their parents (or any grown-ups). Lots of space, so never feels crowded, even during school vacations! Lots of different varieties of activities. The...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2004
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The last time I went, the museum was in a state of disrepair. It seemed like half of the exibits were broken or dirty. We never got a chance to see the movie we bought tickets for because it was cancelled.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2003
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What a wonderful place to spend the day and then take in the Omni Theatre.... it's a wonderful experience and the children love it! The sights and sounds cannot be compared!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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It is so much fun and educational. The Imax, the Planatariam, the laser shows, the exhibts and the Lightining making machine. WOW WHAT FUN!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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I went on a field trip to the Museum of Science and the theatere. once in 5th grade and once in 6th both were fun but 6th grade was the best one!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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