Experience the Museums of Boston!
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. One of the most impressive art museums in the world, MFA features an amazing collection that encompasses 450,000 works of fine art - from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American and European art. MFA presents many breathtaking and rare artistic treasures, including masters of American painting, icons of Impressionism - including one of the largest collections of Monet’s and Renoir's Dance at Bougival - Asian and Old Kingdom Egyptian collections, classical art, Buddhist temple, and medieval sculpture and tapestries. The museum’s special exhibitions, innovative educational programs and a beautiful Glass Courtyard add to the allure of this amazing art house. Visit www.mfa.org.
Institute of Contemporary Art. Situated on the revitalized Boston Waterfront, the new Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) features the most cutting-edge modern art in Boston. ICA presents impressive rotating exhibits of 20th- and 21st-century art, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance art and imaginative shows - from baseball to the concept of emotion. The visionary museum captures contemporary culture through stimulating films, musical performances, poetry readings, lectures and educational programs, and provides a dynamic waterfront space for experience contemporary art. Visit www.icaboston.org. [Top]
Institute of Contemporary Art. Situated on the revitalized Boston Waterfront, the new Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) features the most cutting-edge modern art in Boston. ICA presents impressive rotating exhibits of 20th- and 21st-century art, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance art and imaginative shows - from baseball to the concept of emotion. The visionary museum captures contemporary culture through stimulating films, musical performances, poetry readings, lectures and educational programs, and provides a dynamic waterfront space for experience contemporary art. Visit www.icaboston.org. [Top]
InterContinental Boston –Landmark Hotel Near Boston’s Exciting Museums. Overlooking Boston Harbor Waterfront, InterContinental Boston is a luxurious landmark in the heart of downtown Boston – just minutes from Boston’s famous museums and historic sites. Our enchanting 4 diamond AAA rated hotel features luxury accommodations with Harbor views, world-class service and lifestyle amenities, such as a Spa & Health Club, heated indoor pool, business center, wireless internet, exceptional restaurants with culinary delights, lively bars, 32,000 sq. ft of state-of-the-art event space, elegant ballrooms, personal concierge, transportation and incredible Specials & Packages to help you explore Boston! [Top]
Museum of Science Boston. The world-famous Museum of Science Boston stimulates our understanding of science and technology in society. Explore natural history, computers, the human body and the world around us through 500 fascinating exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, interactive displays, activity centers, and ground-breaking experiments. Climb into a space module, see how much you would weigh on the moon, and meet a dinosaur. Some riveting exhibits include: Science in the Park, Seeing Is Deceiving and Investigate! The Mugar Omni Theater presents intense IMAX movies that shower you with 3D images on a five-story domed screen and digital sound. At the Charles Hayden Planetarium you’ll enjoy a journey into deep space with star shows, rock-music laser shows and the interactive astronomy exhibit - Welcome to the Universe. Visit www.mos.org.
Boston Children’s Museum. Through engaging exhibits, hands-on activities, nature walks, and interactive programs, the Boston Children's Museum inspires youngsters to understand the world around us. Children of all ages are encouraged to use their imaginations, form new insights, get involved in the natural world and understand human differences through world-class exhibits and playful environments that focus on culture, science, environmental awareness, health and fitness, and arts. Visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. Undergoing an expansive renovation and reopening in summer 2009, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum preserves and interprets the powerful legacy of the 1773 Boston Tea Party – the spark that ignited the American Revolution. The interpretive museum features a multitude of exhibits, video presentations, living history programs, and memorabilia that tell the story of America’s most historic event. See exhibits such as the Robinson Tea Chest, a symbol of American freedom and the birth of a nation, and tour authentically restored ships that took part in the Tea Party, including Brig Beaver, Dartmouth and Eleanor. The new wharf area will provide additional space for exhibitions, receptions and displays, and a new Boston Tea Room will host public functions, cocktail parties, dinner and events. Visit www.bostonteapartyship.com. [Top]
Boston Children’s Museum. Through engaging exhibits, hands-on activities, nature walks, and interactive programs, the Boston Children's Museum inspires youngsters to understand the world around us. Children of all ages are encouraged to use their imaginations, form new insights, get involved in the natural world and understand human differences through world-class exhibits and playful environments that focus on culture, science, environmental awareness, health and fitness, and arts. Visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum. Undergoing an expansive renovation and reopening in summer 2009, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum preserves and interprets the powerful legacy of the 1773 Boston Tea Party – the spark that ignited the American Revolution. The interpretive museum features a multitude of exhibits, video presentations, living history programs, and memorabilia that tell the story of America’s most historic event. See exhibits such as the Robinson Tea Chest, a symbol of American freedom and the birth of a nation, and tour authentically restored ships that took part in the Tea Party, including Brig Beaver, Dartmouth and Eleanor. The new wharf area will provide additional space for exhibitions, receptions and displays, and a new Boston Tea Room will host public functions, cocktail parties, dinner and events. Visit www.bostonteapartyship.com. [Top]
