Suggestions for Museum near Beacon Hill, Boston

Social N. • December 2, 2013Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!

Elizabeth W. • October 2, 2018Take a good look around the rooms, the Nichols were collectors of art and there’s lots to see! Be sure to ask questions too!

Ashley H. • June 27, 2015Our tour was fantastic. Our guide had a lot of very detailed historical knowledge which I thought made the tour. Well worth the money

HISTORY • March 31, 2010The Otis House Museum exemplifies the elegant life led by Boston's governing class after the American Revolution. It also houses Historic New England's headquarters & its Library and Archives.

Ali • November 15, 2017My most favorite place in Boston. Annual membership is a bit high. But their lending policies is VERY generous. The building itself is a marvel, and the staff are wonderful.

Rob S. • May 10, 2012Go to the 4th floor and check out the roof garden. Great views of Beacon Hill.

Gavin H. • July 12, 2015Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Hassan • August 13, 2014Everything is good here but be sure to give yourself plenty of time. The parking charges are a bit high but other then that I loved it.

Nicolas G. • July 15, 2013Terrific experience. Well worth it.

Joseph D. • August 27, 2014Go up to the second floor to get a seat and to be a bit closer to the lightning show

Keith B. • February 10, 2012This space is an architectural marvel. The bent steel stairs (painted bright green) are phenomenal.

Courtney P. • February 20, 2010My 18 month old loves the golf ball room and (dodgeball) dance floor.

Guy • March 21, 2011Great museum to visit to understand the importance of free speech and how that very notion led to many protests/movements that shaped Boston and the United States.

Zara F. • October 25, 2014Excellent tour. The perfect blend of history and entertainment. I'm not normally a fan of tours with actors but this one really works and is always fun.

Ken H. • July 13, 2012One of the nicest gift shops on the Freedom Trail. Lovely historic Boston mugs. They now assign you a Revolutionary character on your pass, which is fun.

Danielle M. • January 16, 2012An all time favorite of the Science Museum! You just can't skip it! :D

Theo Y. • January 20, 2014Go early! It gets sooo busy that you end up not being able to do it all, but it's pretty awesome!

Dave • June 30, 2024Absolutely not worth the money or time. More of an art museum than a science one.

James C. • November 22, 2014Great museum. Information is really well presented and the Park Rangers are great.

Todd C. • December 14, 2015Good pizza, really good Crostini!

Marguerite A. • April 17, 2011Great little museum with knowledgeable docents. Good exhibit on the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire. Interesting info on mechanical fire box system. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.

Mike D. • March 16, 2018Beautiful Park!

Eric O. • October 23, 2012Be sure to check out the animals living on display on the way out.

Jeff B. • August 30, 2018The nonprofit museum provides a deep dive into what life was like for affluent Back Bay residents in the 19th century and early 20th century. Open to the public year-round.