Heads up! Boston Children's Museum's beloved Bubbles Exhibit will be closed for upgrade work on Tuesday July 23 and Wednesday July 24. We're excited to unveil two new exciting exhibit updates and brand new visuals when we reopen the space on Thursday July 25! 🫧
Boston Children's Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Boston, MA 4,041 followers
Discover the Power of Play!
About us
Mission Boston Children’s Museum (a private, non-profit) engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. Vision Boston Children’s Museum is a welcoming, imaginative, child-centered learning environment that supports diverse families in nurturing their children's creativity and curiosity. We promote the healthy development of all children so that they will fulfill their potential and contribute to our collective wellbeing and future prosperity. Values We believe in the intrinsic value of play and provide opportunities for experiential learning, and multisensory, object-based exploration. We connect children and families to transformational experiences and ideas in science and technology, health and wellness, arts and humanities, and global cultures. We support parents, caregivers, educators, scientific researchers, civic leaders and health professionals in addressing critical issues facing children. We embrace change and innovation in order to address the changing landscape of childhood. We introduce children and families to the diverse cultural life of the city and are a vibrant urban meeting place for all in Boston and beyond.
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http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org
External link for Boston Children's Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1913
- Specialties
- Early Childhood, Arts & Culture, STEM, and The Power of Play
Locations
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Primary
308 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210, US
Employees at Boston Children's Museum
Updates
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Games, acrobats, music, prizes and more -don't miss out on the Museum's Summer Carnival on Saturday July 27th! Marvel at captivating Aerialist, Cyr Wheel, Acrobatic Duo, Contortionist, and Hooper performances from Boston Circus Guild and enjoy a limited-capacity Museum experience. Purchase tickets on our website: https://lnkd.in/eThGy2rR. 🎟️
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Observe, think, wonder, and ask questions, how will you exercise your powers of curiosity? 💡 In the words of Albert Einstein, “The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” From our outdoor Curiosity Kitchen, to experiments in the STEAM Lab, or performances in KidStage, Boston Children's Museum invites visitors to dive into curiosity all summer! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejSUUXt7
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Come paddle with us! REI Co-op Kayak Rentals at Boston Seaport is now open in front of the Boston Children’s Museum. Summer paddle season starts today! Hours: Thursday - Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Reserve a kayak now at: boston.rentals.rei.com
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Meet the Program Fellows! Pictured from left to right in the first photo are Kate, Claire, Sean, and Ana. This Summer, the Museum's Program Fellows will be facilitating fun in our Curiosity Kitchen - from mud play, to bubbles, to painting, or chalk art! Join us daily outside the Museum for curious and creative play opportunities.
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We're #hiring a new SENIOR DIRECTOR, CHILD DEVELOPMENT in Boston, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Summer Carnival tickets are on sale now!! 🎈🎪🍦Enjoy a fun-filled Summer evening at the Museum on Saturday, July 27th. The Summer Carnival will feature a variety of carnival games, performances, music, and carnival food available for purchase by the Milk Bottle. Do not miss out on all the fun 🍭 Reserve your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eku2H2DR
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Looking for recipes that don't require an oven this summer? Look no further! The Curiosity Kitchen is open for business. 🥣 Visitors and Museum staff alike have been cooking up all sorts of muddy treats… mud pies, watermelon dessert, crab cakes, cupcakes with sprinkles, and more! Stop by the Curiosity Kitchen outside the Museum between 10am - 2pm to try your hand as chef - activities (and menu) change daily!
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Whether digging in the dirt, engineering a parachute, or engaging in movement or dance, curiosity fuels our learning! From Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, “The biggest quest to learn anything is curiosity. If you are curious about something, you will go and dig.” Be curious this summer at Boston Children's Museum, https://lnkd.in/ejSUUXt7
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