Charlestown Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Charlestown MA
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AUSS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
- Charlestown Navy Yard Building 22 Charlestown
MA, 02129 - +1 617 426 1812
- This museum is a cute little gem. Admission is like $1 and you get too see some cool maritime and historical items ... more on Yelp
- I had no clue the US Navy still has this thing in actual commission but that's a nice, sentimental gesture. It was built in 1798. Some nice views ... more on Yelp
USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
Charlestown Navy Yard Building 22 CharlestownMA, 02129
BBunker Hill Monument
- Monument Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- We went up Bunker Hill Monument. It's a National Historical Park site which makes it Cool, Plus it's FREE! It's to commemorate the Battle of Bunker ... more on Yelp
- One of the stops for the Old Town Trolley was the Charlestown Navy Ship in Charlestown. From here we took a 15 minute walk up to the Bunker Hill Monument. ... more on Yelp
Bunker Hill Monument
Monument AvenueCharlestown, MA 02129
CLongfellow National Historic Site
- 105 Brattle Street Cambridge
MA, 02138 - +1 617 876 4491
- Overview For almost half a century (1837 - 1882) this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was also a favorite gathering place for historical figures such as George Wsahington, Ralph Waldo Emerson ... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Built in 1759, the house served as George Washington's headquarters (1775-1776), and home to the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1837-1882). During the nineteenth century, it was a gathering place for artists and writers, and today features original furnishings and art work from around the world... more on GoCityKids.com
Longfellow National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street CambridgeMA, 02138
DMuseum of Science
- 1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114-1000 - 6177232500
- The Butterflies were everyone's favorites. The museum offers lot's of hands on activities which keeps you wanting more. Very nice for 1st through 4th grade exhibits. Be carefull at the ticket window. They are not very helpful and do not offer choices ... more on TripAdvisor
- The musueum always has something new for the local visitor and has something for the whole family. Should be ranked higher than the aquarium, which is great but does not change its exhibits as frequently. Read up on the museum and pick ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Museum of Science
1 Science ParkBoston, MA 02114-1000
EJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
- Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125 - 6175141600
- I went here in 2nd grade for a field trip. I had a really good time then lol. I loved the replica of the White House. When you're 7 is like "wow a huge ... more on Yelp
- They do a lot of fun (and often free!) events here, like the PEN Hemingway awards the first weekend in April this year. But regardless, for $10 it's a ... more on Yelp
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia PointBoston, MA 02125
FArmenian Library and Museum of America
- 65 Main St
Watertown, MA 02472-4400 - +1 617 926 2562
- The museum is great place to learn about the Armenian heritage: ancient artifacts, rare manuscripts, rugs, textiles, paintings, and musical instruments. I didn't think that I will end up spending 2-3 hours at the museum: well I thought I was going to a small ethnic museum. What happened was I was... more on Yahoo! Travel
- The museum is great place to learn about the Armenian heritage: ancient artifacts, rare manuscripts, rugs, textiles, paintings, and musical instruments. I didn't think that I will end up spending 2-3 hours at the museum: well I thought I was going to a small ethnic museum. What happened was I was... more on TripAdvisor
Armenian Library and Museum of America
65 Main StWatertown, MA 02472-4400
GSports Museum of New England at the Fleet Center
- 150 Causeway St
Boston, MA 02114-1301 - +1 617 624 1234
- Upon entering, the museum was larger than expected and filled with great artifacts. The guides gave us a background on the Boston Garden. I was impressed with the interactive exhibits and audio enhanced displays. This is a self guided tour, so there's plenty of time to soak up ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Upon entering, I was impressed with the size of the museum and quantity of artifacts. I enjoyed the interactive exhibits and audios for the displays. The staff was extremely helpful and gave us a background on the Garden. Having this be a self guided tour, we had plenty of time to soak up the ... more on TripAdvisor
Sports Museum of New England at the Fleet Center
150 Causeway StBoston, MA 02114-1301
HPaul Revere House
- 19 North Square
Boston, MA 02113 - 6175231676
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts (0.6 miles from Charlestown)
- I looked forward to this part of the trip. It's so cool to see Paul Revere's house there with everything else. I would like to have seen more (they referred to the basement fireplace, but we didn't get to see it), but it was definitely worth seeing if you like history. The staff members were will... more on Yahoo! Travel
- A key stop along the Freedom Trail, the Revere house dates back to 1677 and was already old when socially ascendant Paul bought it. Today, it's the last 17th-century ... more on OpenList.com
Paul Revere House
19 North SquareBoston, MA 02113
IFaneuil Hall Heritage Shop
- 0 Faneuil Hall Market Pl
Boston, MA 02109 - +1 617 723 1776
- I didn't get to spend alot of time here, but found some decent souvenirs. It was a bit crowded during the June fine weather ... more on CitySearch
- Overview The Scene :Amid crowds of tourists, the Faneuil Hall Heritage Shop remains quiet--its basement location keeps it a bit off the beaten path. Venture down the steep stairs and you'll find a quaint, small shop carrying Boston and New England souvenirs you'll actually want to display instead of hidin... more on CitySearch
Faneuil Hall Heritage Shop
0 Faneuil Hall Market PlBoston, MA 02109
JPucker Gallery
- 171 Newbury St
Boston, Massachusetts - 6172679473
- Tucked underneath a Payless shoe store on Newbury St., this gallery features the incomparable pottery of Brother Thomas who makes such beautifully ... more on Yelp
- Overview The eclectic offerings here include African, Asian, Inuit, and Israeli art; contemporary paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and ceramics by regional and international artists; and excellent photographs. The ... more on Frommers
Pucker Gallery
171 Newbury StBoston, Massachusetts
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