78 | meetboston.com Museum of Ice Cream 121 Seaport Boulevard, Boston 02210 museumoficecream.com Unlimited ice cream and unlimited play! Experience our world-famous ice cream attraction and redis- cover the kid in you! Museum of Illusions Boston 200 State Street, Boston 02109 moiboston.com Where reality meets the impossible! Explore over 80 captivating illusions, immersive rooms and interac- tive installations that will challenge your perception and delight your senses. Perfect for all ages. See ad on back cover. Museum of Science Science Park, Boston 02114 617-723-2500 • mos.org Experience drives the imagination to places won- derful, joyful and mysterious. Dinosaurs, indoor light- ning, an IMAX® dome screen and much more make the Museum a premier destination for discovery. H Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury 02119 617-442-8614 • ncaaa.org Dedicated to the promotion, exhibition, collection and criticism of Black visual arts heritage worldwide. Programs in five areas: exhibitions, collections and conservation, publications, research and education. New England Aquarium Central Wharf, Boston 02110 617-973-5200 • neaq.org Exhibits feature animals from around the blue plan- et. Enjoy a film, get up close to charismatic seals, immerse yourself in a coral reef or get your hands wet in The Trust Family Shark and Ray Touch Tank. H See ad page 17. New England Historic Genealogical Society 101 Newbury Street, Boston 02116 888-296-3447 • newenglandancestors.org Find your ancestors. The country’s oldest and largest genealogical society can help you discover your family history. Bookstore. Open Tuesday-Saturday. H Nichols House Museum 55 Mount Vernon Street, Boston 02108 617-227-6993 • nicholshousemuseum.org An 1804 Federal townhouse, home to suffragist and pacifist Rose Standish Nichols and her family. Ori- ginal art and furnishings provide a glimpse into life on Beacon Hill from the mid-19th to mid-20th century. Old North Church 193 Salem Street, Boston 02113 617-523-6676 • oldnorth.com Church where two lanterns were hung, launching the American Revolution! Tour the bell ringing chamber and crypt, complete a scavenger hunt and learn about early Black and Indigenous congregants. H Paul Revere House - Hichborn House 19 North Square, Boston 02113 617-523-2338 • paulreverehouse.org Located in the North End on The Freedom Trail. Features restored homes, exhibits, gardens and a gift shop. Open all year. H Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital 2 North Grove Street, Boston 02114 617-724-8009 • russellmuseum.org Learn about Massachusetts General Hospital’s con- tributions to the medical field, and how these dis- coveries have shaped the present - and how the hospital continues to shape the future. Revolutionary Spaces 310 Washington Street, Boston 02108 617-720-1713 • revolutionaryspaces.org Revolutionary Spaces tells the stories of two iconic sites - the Old State House and Old South Meeting House – with interactive exhibits, tours, educational experiences and public programs. H See ad page 74. Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Atlantic Avenue, Boston 02110 617-292-0020 rosekennedygreenway.org Along with beautiful gardens and fountains, you can find exercise classes, markets, a unique carousel, art exhibitions, horticulture tours and all sorts of free fun activities. Open every day from 7am to 11pm. The Sports Museum at TD Garden 100 Legends Way, Boston 02114 617-480-4257 • sportsmuseum.org See the treasures on display evidencing the rich her- itage of Boston sports and the influence of sports on the social history and evolution of Boston. Tours available; please visit our website for details. USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston 02129 617-426-1812 ussconstitutionmuseum.org Swing in a hammock, scrub the deck or furl a sail while learning the history of “Old Ironsides.” Open daily. Admission by donation. Groups of 10+ require advanced booking. H View Boston 800 Boylston Street, Boston 02116 617-544-3535 • viewboston.com A 360-degree taste of the city with breathtaking views atop one of Boston’s most iconic buildings. Discover famed landmarks or enjoy a sunset cocktail; your unforgettable experience begins here. West End Museum 150 Staniford Street, Suite 7, Boston 02114 617-723-2125 • thewestendmuseum.org Explores stories of community resilience, immigra- tion and the impacts of urban renewal. With rotating exhibits and interactive elements, you’ll gain a deep- er understanding of Boston beyond the Revolution. WNDR Museum 500 Washington Street, Boston 02111 wndrmuseum.com/boston An ever-evolving, immersive experience with a lounge, shop and awe-inspiring interactive installa- tions for those curious enough to wonder. Discover something unexpected, ask questions and play.
