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Slip, slide, and skate your way through the winter season. ❄️ In the Snowmazing Polar Playground, it's always skating weather! No ice skates required. 😎 Snowmazing is open through February 22nd. Don't miss out on this special seasonal experience! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/snowmazing/
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Slip, slide, and skate your way through the winter season. ❄️ In the Snowmazing Polar Playground, it's always skating weather! No ice skates required. 😎 Snowmazing is open through February 22nd. Don't miss out on this special seasonal experience! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/snowmazing/
“Play is really the work of childhood.” When children play, they’re doing meaningful work. Fred Rogers reminds us that play is how children learn best. As a Children's Museum, we know play isn’t a break from learning—it is learning. ⭐
January 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
“Play is really the work of childhood.” When children play, they’re doing meaningful work. Fred Rogers reminds us that play is how children learn best. As a Children's Museum, we know play isn’t a break from learning—it is learning. ⭐
Now Streaming: Season 2, Ep. 1 of the Big & Little Podcast. Boston Children's Museum's VP of Programs and Exhibits Melissa Higgins sits down with Dr. Milena Batanova and Kiran Bhai from Making Caring Common to discuss empathy and child development: https://tinyurl.com/2utv3wpr.
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Now Streaming: Season 2, Ep. 1 of the Big & Little Podcast. Boston Children's Museum's VP of Programs and Exhibits Melissa Higgins sits down with Dr. Milena Batanova and Kiran Bhai from Making Caring Common to discuss empathy and child development: https://tinyurl.com/2utv3wpr.
Happy New Year! ✨ Join us at the Museum this January for Oshogatsu (the Japanese New Year), Laser Cut String Art, Sock Skating, and more! ❄️☃️ Check our calendar for up to date programs and events: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Happy New Year! ✨ Join us at the Museum this January for Oshogatsu (the Japanese New Year), Laser Cut String Art, Sock Skating, and more! ❄️☃️ Check our calendar for up to date programs and events: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/
Make a gift by midnight on Wednesday! Join the snowstorm of support at BCM with a gift to the #HelpingHandsCampaign. With your help, we’ll continue to provide kids & families access to joyful experiences regardless of circumstance! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/?form=HelpingHands #FlurryOfGiving
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Make a gift by midnight on Wednesday! Join the snowstorm of support at BCM with a gift to the #HelpingHandsCampaign. With your help, we’ll continue to provide kids & families access to joyful experiences regardless of circumstance! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/?form=HelpingHands #FlurryOfGiving
As we prepare to head into a new year this week, we’re holding onto this reminder from C.S. Lewis:
“You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” ✨ Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and learning together.
“You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” ✨ Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and learning together.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As we prepare to head into a new year this week, we’re holding onto this reminder from C.S. Lewis:
“You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” ✨ Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and learning together.
“You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” ✨ Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and learning together.
Meet Betty the Yeti on December 30 at Boston Children's Museum! ✨Her home this winter is Betty’s Blizzard Bluff, but she will be making a special guest appearance to visit some of her biggest fans at the Museum during Snowmazing. Get your cameras ready! 📸
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Betty the Yeti on December 30 at Boston Children's Museum! ✨Her home this winter is Betty’s Blizzard Bluff, but she will be making a special guest appearance to visit some of her biggest fans at the Museum during Snowmazing. Get your cameras ready! 📸
Happy Holidays from Boston Children's Museum! ❤️❄️ May your holidays be filled with joy and wonder. ⭐
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Holidays from Boston Children's Museum! ❤️❄️ May your holidays be filled with joy and wonder. ⭐
Holiday Hours Update! Boston Children's Museum hours will be different over the next two weeks to accommodate for upcoming holidays and allow for more visitation during school vacation. Visit our website to plan your visit and check our current hours: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Holiday Hours Update! Boston Children's Museum hours will be different over the next two weeks to accommodate for upcoming holidays and allow for more visitation during school vacation. Visit our website to plan your visit and check our current hours: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
Critter Weekend is back!🦎 This Saturday December 20th at Boston Children's Museum, meet some amazing animals from our friends at Animal World Experience. Join us at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, or 3pm in the Common. All shows will have ASL interpretation.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Critter Weekend is back!🦎 This Saturday December 20th at Boston Children's Museum, meet some amazing animals from our friends at Animal World Experience. Join us at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, or 3pm in the Common. All shows will have ASL interpretation.
Every year, LEGO invites fans and families to get creative and take part in their #BuildToGive campaign to brighten the holidays for children in need. This year, Boston Children's Museum staff joined the movement. Share your own holiday themed LEGO creations with #BuildToGive.
December 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Every year, LEGO invites fans and families to get creative and take part in their #BuildToGive campaign to brighten the holidays for children in need. This year, Boston Children's Museum staff joined the movement. Share your own holiday themed LEGO creations with #BuildToGive.
Special offer! Need a last minute gift? Give the gift of a Museum visit. No box or bow required. 🎁 Starting today, as a thank you for following us on social media, followers have early access to our no fees special! 🙌 https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=bcm&c=GP
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Special offer! Need a last minute gift? Give the gift of a Museum visit. No box or bow required. 🎁 Starting today, as a thank you for following us on social media, followers have early access to our no fees special! 🙌 https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=bcm&c=GP
Heads up, visitors! The Museum will be open on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Check our online calendar for daily offerings including Community Gathering Table programming and Creative Labs monthly activities: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Heads up, visitors! The Museum will be open on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Check our online calendar for daily offerings including Community Gathering Table programming and Creative Labs monthly activities: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” ⭐ Every time a child plays, they’re exploring worlds without boundaries. Today and every day, we celebrate the power of play to spark imagination and creativity in children and adults alike.
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” ⭐ Every time a child plays, they’re exploring worlds without boundaries. Today and every day, we celebrate the power of play to spark imagination and creativity in children and adults alike.
Boston Grown-Up's Museum is TOMORROW! 👻 Relive your fondest fears as you trick-or-treat throughout the Museum. Come dressed to scare, thrill, or delight in our costume contest - prizes on the line! Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Boston Grown-Up's Museum is TOMORROW! 👻 Relive your fondest fears as you trick-or-treat throughout the Museum. Come dressed to scare, thrill, or delight in our costume contest - prizes on the line! Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119
Last chance savings for Boston Children’s Museum’s Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy 13% OFF ticket purchases now until noon on Oct 31 with code: SPOOKY13. Don't miss a Spooktacular night of safe family fun Sat., Nov. 1: https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=tt&c=ahe2
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last chance savings for Boston Children’s Museum’s Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy 13% OFF ticket purchases now until noon on Oct 31 with code: SPOOKY13. Don't miss a Spooktacular night of safe family fun Sat., Nov. 1: https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=tt&c=ahe2
Did you know: Boston Children's Museum’s Morningstar & Eveningstar programs offer children w/ disabilities and other special/medical needs an opportunity to visit with only a few other visitors? Learn more & pre-register at: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/morningstar-program-registration-form/
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Did you know: Boston Children's Museum’s Morningstar & Eveningstar programs offer children w/ disabilities and other special/medical needs an opportunity to visit with only a few other visitors? Learn more & pre-register at: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/morningstar-program-registration-form/
The spookiest week of the year has arrived! Boston Children's Museum is celebrating with not one but TWO frightfully fun Halloween events. Get tickets are available for Grown-Ups Museum OR the Halloween Spooktacular: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The spookiest week of the year has arrived! Boston Children's Museum is celebrating with not one but TWO frightfully fun Halloween events. Get tickets are available for Grown-Ups Museum OR the Halloween Spooktacular: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
Get ready to swing, sway, and smile! On Sunday, Oct. 26th at 2PM, the Jazz Urbane Imagine Orchestra brings their vibrant, soul-stirring sound to Boston Children’s Museum for a concert like no other. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of rhythm, learning, & fun: https://www.jazzurbanecafe.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Get ready to swing, sway, and smile! On Sunday, Oct. 26th at 2PM, the Jazz Urbane Imagine Orchestra brings their vibrant, soul-stirring sound to Boston Children’s Museum for a concert like no other. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of rhythm, learning, & fun: https://www.jazzurbanecafe.com
Trick-or-Treating in city can be dreadful... 👻 But not at Boston Children's Museum! Have a frightfully fun time potion making, monster mashing, and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum at our sixth annual Spooktacular event, Saturday, November 1: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Trick-or-Treating in city can be dreadful... 👻 But not at Boston Children's Museum! Have a frightfully fun time potion making, monster mashing, and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum at our sixth annual Spooktacular event, Saturday, November 1: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/
It's Mass STEM Week! Boston Children's Museum celebrates STEAM learning year-round, but especially during Mass STEM Week. This Wednesday, the CreatedBy Festival returns to Boston Children's Museum from 9:30am-12pm. Celebrate STEAM with hands-on activities on your next Museum visit!
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's Mass STEM Week! Boston Children's Museum celebrates STEAM learning year-round, but especially during Mass STEM Week. This Wednesday, the CreatedBy Festival returns to Boston Children's Museum from 9:30am-12pm. Celebrate STEAM with hands-on activities on your next Museum visit!
Experience the magic of live theater this Sunday! Out of the Box Production’s performance of The Popularity Pandemic tells the story of a group of friends who suddenly catch a “popularity bug.” Laugh, think, and cheer along as we explore what it means to be yourself at KidStage!
October 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Experience the magic of live theater this Sunday! Out of the Box Production’s performance of The Popularity Pandemic tells the story of a group of friends who suddenly catch a “popularity bug.” Laugh, think, and cheer along as we explore what it means to be yourself at KidStage!
Pumpkin Patch of Play is now OPEN! 🎃 Play one of our four festive pinball machines, courtesy of Pop’s Pinball, catch a lively story from our animated Jack-o’-Lantern trio, or go on a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Don't miss this brand new Halloween experience: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/
October 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Pumpkin Patch of Play is now OPEN! 🎃 Play one of our four festive pinball machines, courtesy of Pop’s Pinball, catch a lively story from our animated Jack-o’-Lantern trio, or go on a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Don't miss this brand new Halloween experience: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/
Boston Children's Museum is open for Indigenous People's Day. Join us for an interactive program in KidStage that asks children to think about how objects end up in museums, and if those objects should be kept in the Museum or returned to their original owners.
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Boston Children's Museum is open for Indigenous People's Day. Join us for an interactive program in KidStage that asks children to think about how objects end up in museums, and if those objects should be kept in the Museum or returned to their original owners.
It’s time again for another thrilling night of fun! 👻 Boston Grown-Up’s Museum: A Nightmare at the Museum tickets are on sale now 🎟️ Tickets are only $25 through Sunday, October 12: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119?aff=erelexpmlt
October 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It’s time again for another thrilling night of fun! 👻 Boston Grown-Up’s Museum: A Nightmare at the Museum tickets are on sale now 🎟️ Tickets are only $25 through Sunday, October 12: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119?aff=erelexpmlt