Top Boston Attractions & Museums

Relive one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution and learn about a side of the story most tourists miss on this guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Explore authentically restored tea ships with the help of a guide as you get their insights into this pivotal event, and throw some of your own tea into Boston Harbor. It's an ideal experience for American history buffs, tourists, and locals alike.

Welcome to Museum of Ice Cream - Boston—a space where imagination, play and connection come together! Dive into unlimited ice cream and explore interactive installations that are perfect for friends and family. Swing for the fences at Fun Way Park, lounge in the Cookie Living Room, enjoy a sweet cocktail or milkshake at Scoop’s Bar and Diner. Don’t miss the iconic sprinkle pool—a Boston must! With something for everyone, MOIC Boston is your ticket to unforgettable fun, sweet memories and a whole lot of joy. Come join us for a scoop of magic!

The Sports Museum consists exhibits located throughout TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics, including Boston Bruins Heritage Hall. Our Museum Assistants will guide you through The Sports Museum, primarily located on the Premium Levels 5 & 6 of TD Garden. These spaces showcase the rich heritage of Boston sports and the influence athletics have had on the city’s social history and evolution. During this 60-minute guided tour, guests can expect to enjoy: - Exhibits highlighting the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and more - Boston Bruins Heritage Hall, celebrating Bruins legends, championships, and history - Sculptures of Larry Bird, Ted Williams, Bobby Orr, Carl Yastrzemski, and Harry Agganis - An exclusive championship ring display, sponsored by Jostens - Views into TD Garden, bringing guests up close to the championship banners of the Bruins and Celtics* *Views into the arena are subject to restrictions based on venue activity. Photo restrictions may apply.

Save yourself valuable time in Boston by prebooking admission to the Boston View observation deck before you travel. With entry guaranteed for your preferred slot and date, you're free to then finalize your plans in the city. When it’s time, ride the elevator to the observatory; soak in the 360-degree panoramas from its open-air deck, indoor terraces, and rooftop bar; and enjoy the 3D model of the city and other attractions.

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776, five Boston landmarks have joined to create the BOSTON 250 PASS, providing access to five iconic museums and historic churches on a single ticket! This special offer grants discounted adult admission (ages 18+) to five must-see historic sites: Paul Revere House (1680), home of the famed silversmith; Old State House (1713), colonial capital of Massachusetts Bay; Old North Church (1723), Boston's oldest surviving church building; Old South Meeting House (1729), origin site of the Boston Tea Party; and King's Chapel (1754), home of Boston's first Anglican congregation. Museums are independently operated; visitor hours vary, so please confirm in advance! Pass valid for one week (7 days) following date selected. DO NOT PURCHASE if listed (discounts available): Children (0-17); U.S. Military; Groups of 10+ (reservation req'd); MA Teachers; MBTA Employees; WGBH, NEMA, AAM, ICOM Members; WIC & EBT Cardholders

From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover hundreds of different marine animals under one roof—or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.

See more of Boston for one low price by purchasing the Boston Explorer Pass by Go City. Enjoy great savings off regular prices as you get admission to your choice of two, three, four, or five Boston attractions, picking among top city highlights like a Boston sightseeing cruise, a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, and much more. An included digital guide helps design the perfect itinerary.

Seeing the best of Boston doesn’t get any easier, or more economical, than with Go City's Boston All-Inclusive Pass. This flexible sightseeing pass allows visitors to pick and choose from a wide variety of Boston’s top things to do, at any pace desired over the course of one, two, three, five, or seven consecutive days. Simply save the pass (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) on your mobile device and go. No voucher redemption is required.

Experience Ruckus!, a bold new immersive show at the Old South Meeting House that surrounds you with dynamic sound, lighting, and projected animations of fiery revolutionaries, determined citizens, and some unlikely troublemakers whose courage shook these walls and sparked the American Revolution. This 24-minute show is designed for visitors of all ages as the ultimate starting point for exploring Boston's history. Guests should arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the selected showtime. Your ticket also includes admission to both the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House, where you can stand in the rooms where history unfolded, explore fascinating exhibits and artifacts, and continue your journey through the story of America’s founding. One ticket unlocks three unforgettable experiences in the heart of historic Boston. Revolutionary Spaces is a nonprofit organization. Every ticket purchase supports the preservation of these iconic national historic landmarks!

Discover endless family fun at LEGO® Discovery Center Assembly Row in Somerville, MA, where over two million LEGO bricks await your creativity. Start your adventure by designing your own custom LEGO Minifigure companion to join you throughout the attraction and take home as a unique keepsake. Explore interactive zones like the LEGO Spaceship Build & Scan, MINILAND, and hands-on workshops that inspire imagination and building skills for all ages.

Boston CityPASS® — Planning a trip to Boston? Save 45% on admission to four must-see attractions. Experience Boston’s must-see tourist attractions — and enjoy considerable savings — on this exciting Boston CityPASS. Choose four admissions between the following seven attractions: New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Boston Harbor City Cruises, View Boston Observation Deck, Franklin Park Zoo, or Harvard Museum of Natural History This Boston CityPASS is valid for 9 consecutive days from date of first use. Convenient mobile tickets are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Transportation to and from the attractions is not included.

- Explore 300 years of history through an award-winning exhibit and immersive audio guide. - Enjoy kid-friendly options like a fun family scavenger hunt. - Discover the secrets of the crypt, where 1,100 people were buried. - Find out the true story behind Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and “two if by sea.” - See a newly revealed mural that had been hidden under layers of white paint since 1912. - Learn about the church’s Black and Indigenous history.

Thanks to its storied revolutionary past, Boston is home to some of the most significant historic buildings in the US. Learn facts about the nation’s history that most guidebooks miss, like details about the 1770 Boston Massacre, with this access pass for the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.

Explore the underwater world via a giant-screen film at New England Aquarium. One of the largest screens in New England, the theater is equipped with a 12,000-watt digital sound system and 3D technology. Catch the show of your choice with tickets to the theatre, or upgrade to a combination pass that includes admission to the New England Aquarium.

Uniquely nestled in the city of Boston is Fenway Park, dubbed 'America's Most Beloved Ballpark'. It is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk, and Rice. Be part of the pre-game excitement!  Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world-famous Green Monster which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking left field. Experienced tour guides will provide a thrilling walking tour of Fenway Park before the day's game. All areas are subject to availability and weather.

The package includes admission to all three of Lexington’s historic house museums—Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, and Munroe Tavern—offering a level of access no other tour provides. Guests have the rare opportunity to walk through the actual spaces where pivotal moments unfolded: the gathering place of militia members, the home connected to Patriot leaders, and a site later occupied by British troops. With exclusive entry to all three historic houses included, we offer an immersive way to experience Lexington’s past.

Discover Boston’s thriving SoWa Art and Design District—and meet one of the city’s acclaimed local artists, Paul Pedulla—during this studio visit, talk, and neighborhood tour. Meet at Pedulla’s studio space; with a maximum of 10 attendees, this small-group tour provides an intimate way to learn about his work and about the Boston art scene. Following the tour and talk, you’ll receive a guide to SoWa’s other highlights, and can continue exploring independently.

This is a one of a kind opportunity to visit Boston's Living Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Explore the featured exhibit that changes quarterly (Fall 2025 - This Wheel's Still on Fire). Watch interviews with music legends. See personal artifacts from private collections.

Discover Boston beyond the revolution. WEM showcases the history of a neighborhood with a rich and storied past that was destroyed by urban renewal efforts between 1958 and 1962. Experience how our the West End evolved from one of the country's earliest settlements of free Black people, to a diverse immigrant community, became a debris field, and transformed into the neighborhood you see today. Deepen your understanding of Boston's urban history and cultural heritage at the only urban planning museum in the United States. **LAST ADMISSION 30 MINS BEFORE CLOSE**