Boston Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Boston, Massachusetts.
This museum dedicated to the memory of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, features over 25 exhibits, three theaters and 20 video presentations. The museum is handicapped accesible.
This museum is named after Ralph Cahoon, an American contemporary primitive painter. It is located in the house and studio where he lived and worked. The building was completed in 1775, and
is a Georgian colonial style home. They have permanent art collections, including the paintings of Ralph and Martha Cahoon. They also host several special exhibitions each year.
Located on the Black Heritage Trail, this museum is focused on providing historical information about African Americans and their role in US history. The story of organized black communities from the Colonial times to the 19th century. Exhibits, programs and educational activities encourage visitors to learn and experience the compelling history.
This private non-profit historic house offers four floors of touring the nooks and crannies of past living, however be warned, no elevators exist. Open year-round this museum offers guided tours Monday through Wednessday.
Named for a locally known art patron, this museum features many paintings and other art work by several European masters. A flower filled courtyard and cafe are also located on site.
Venetian palace turned museum. Featuring pieces by Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titan, and Matisse.
This Boston museum showcases permanant and rotating exhibits and features pieces from Van Gogh, jewelry from the 18th century and other fine works of art.
This enormous science center is the equivalent of a games room for your mind. Explore the hundreds of hands on exhibits. Take in a show at the Omni theater. Watch a lazer show or star gaze at the Planetarium. This attraction is a must for all ages.
Visitors to this library museum will find interactive exhibits depicting the world as it existed in 1934. The library is famous for its mapparium, a three-story stained glass globe.
This fire museum promises to enlighten visitors as to the nature of fire fighting past history and current progress, while preserving firehouse memorabilia.
The Boston Center for Jewish Heritage is a place to explore, experience and understand the past present and future heritage of the Jewish Community.
Busch-Reisinger Museum is a northern European - German art museum dedicated to promoting the understanding of this region's art. The museum is located on the Harvard University campus.
