Exhibits
Museums on Us from Bank of America, , Free
Sat, January 3, 2026 - Sun, December 6, 2026
The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly 'Museums on Us' program offers free museum admissions to cardholders to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums.
Sat, January 3, 2026 - Sun, December 6, 2026
The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly 'Museums on Us' program offers free museum admissions to cardholders to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums.
The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, , $
Fri, February 20, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
Revolutionary Spaces and the MHS present The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, inviting visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.
Fri, February 20, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
Revolutionary Spaces and the MHS present The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, inviting visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.
The Secret World of Elephants Exhibit at the EcoTarium, , $$
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Thu, September 17, 2026
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover the science, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals.
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Thu, September 17, 2026
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover the science, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals.
Cruise Nights at Patriot Place | Every Other Thursday, , Free
Thu, April 16, 2026 - Thu, October 15, 2026
Join Patriot Place every other Thursday April through October for free, high‑energy Cruise Nights presented by Bass Pro Shops. Enjoy great eats from food trucks and onsite grilling, featuring Achilito’s Taqueria, Chick‑fil‑A, Estella, and more.
Thu, April 16, 2026 - Thu, October 15, 2026
Join Patriot Place every other Thursday April through October for free, high‑energy Cruise Nights presented by Bass Pro Shops. Enjoy great eats from food trucks and onsite grilling, featuring Achilito’s Taqueria, Chick‑fil‑A, Estella, and more.
Patriots of Color Exhibition, , $
Thu, April 23, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Explore the lives of Black, Native, and multiracial individuals who shaped the fight for independence at a new temporary exhibition within the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors.
Thu, April 23, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Explore the lives of Black, Native, and multiracial individuals who shaped the fight for independence at a new temporary exhibition within the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors.
Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours, , $$
Tue, April 28, 2026 - Mon, November 16, 2026
Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr., renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century.
Tue, April 28, 2026 - Mon, November 16, 2026
Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr., renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century.
Discovering King Tut's Tomb, , $$
Fri, May 22, 2026 - Mon, September 7, 2026
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” opens March 4 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, bringing the story of Egypt’s Boy King to life, as well as British archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of Tut’s intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Fri, May 22, 2026 - Mon, September 7, 2026
“Discovering King Tut’s Tomb” opens March 4 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, bringing the story of Egypt’s Boy King to life, as well as British archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of Tut’s intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure, , $
Sat, May 23, 2026 - Mon, September 7, 2026
Explore life during the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods with realistic, life-size dinosaurs. From the mighty T-rex to the massive Spinosaurus, this realistic walk-through safari is designed for the whole family.
Sat, May 23, 2026 - Mon, September 7, 2026
Explore life during the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods with realistic, life-size dinosaurs. From the mighty T-rex to the massive Spinosaurus, this realistic walk-through safari is designed for the whole family.
Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries, , $
Sat, July 4, 2026 - Fri, April 30, 2027
When you imagine a museum, you might picture cases of artifacts. But the objects on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a tiny percentage of the total collections.
Sat, July 4, 2026 - Fri, April 30, 2027
When you imagine a museum, you might picture cases of artifacts. But the objects on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a tiny percentage of the total collections.
Ruckus! at Old South Meeting House, , $
Fri, July 24, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Step inside Boston’s Old South Meeting House and experience the Ruckus! that ignited the American Revolution. This 25-minute show drops you right into the heart of the debate where ordinary people set change in motion.
Fri, July 24, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Step inside Boston’s Old South Meeting House and experience the Ruckus! that ignited the American Revolution. This 25-minute show drops you right into the heart of the debate where ordinary people set change in motion.
The Great Elephant Migration Boston, , Free
Sat, August 8, 2026 - Sun, September 13, 2026
Walk among 100 life-size elephant sculptures lining the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Back Bay. This free, family-friendly outdoor art installation celebrates wildlife conservation and Indigenous artistry.
Sat, August 8, 2026 - Sun, September 13, 2026
Walk among 100 life-size elephant sculptures lining the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Back Bay. This free, family-friendly outdoor art installation celebrates wildlife conservation and Indigenous artistry.
Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Do You See Me?, , Free
Tue, September 8, 2026 - Tue, September 8, 2026
Please join Countway Library to celebrate the opening of 'Do You See Me? Paintings of Postpartum Trauma and Healing' by physician-artist Dr. S. Abbas Shobeiri.
Tue, September 8, 2026 - Tue, September 8, 2026
Please join Countway Library to celebrate the opening of 'Do You See Me? Paintings of Postpartum Trauma and Healing' by physician-artist Dr. S. Abbas Shobeiri.
Free First Wednesday: Grandparents Day Festival, , Free
Wed, September 9, 2026 - Wed, September 9, 2026
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Wenham Museum on Wednesday, September 9 with FREE admission. Explore galleries, crafts, decorate a picture frame, and enjoy a 4:30 PM tea party—all ages.
Wed, September 9, 2026 - Wed, September 9, 2026
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Wenham Museum on Wednesday, September 9 with FREE admission. Explore galleries, crafts, decorate a picture frame, and enjoy a 4:30 PM tea party—all ages.
September Hands-On History, , $
Sun, September 13, 2026 - Sun, September 13, 2026
Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Hands-On History is a modern take on family fun at our historic sites and museums!
Sun, September 13, 2026 - Sun, September 13, 2026
Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Hands-On History is a modern take on family fun at our historic sites and museums!
The Pigeon Comes to Boston: A Mo Willems Exhibit, , $$
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
A hands on interactive exhibit inspired by Mo Willems, featuring The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny. Kids launch hot dogs, drive a wearable bus, and make their own art at Boston Children's Museum.
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Sun, January 3, 2027
A hands on interactive exhibit inspired by Mo Willems, featuring The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny. Kids launch hot dogs, drive a wearable bus, and make their own art at Boston Children's Museum.
Curator Conversation: Isamu Noguchi: 'I am not a Designer', , $
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Sat, September 19, 2026
Join PEM curator Ruthie Dibble and High Museum of Art curators Monica Obniski and Marin Sullivan for a conversation celebrating the opening of Isamu Noguchi: 'I Am Not a Designer.'
Sat, September 19, 2026 - Sat, September 19, 2026
Join PEM curator Ruthie Dibble and High Museum of Art curators Monica Obniski and Marin Sullivan for a conversation celebrating the opening of Isamu Noguchi: 'I Am Not a Designer.'
RoboBoston 8th Annual Robot Block Party, , Free
Sat, September 26, 2026 - Sat, September 26, 2026
RoboBoston is the largest celebration of robotics that showcases cutting-edge robotics technology from more than 50 companies, universities, and student teams, all united in Boston’s vibrant innovation hub.
Sat, September 26, 2026 - Sat, September 26, 2026
RoboBoston is the largest celebration of robotics that showcases cutting-edge robotics technology from more than 50 companies, universities, and student teams, all united in Boston’s vibrant innovation hub.
Chuseok Festival, , $$
Sat, September 26, 2026 - Sat, September 26, 2026
A multigenerational Chuseok celebration at the Peabody Essex Museum featuring storytelling, art making, calligraphy, and a curator-led tour.The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest,
Sat, September 26, 2026 - Sat, September 26, 2026
A multigenerational Chuseok celebration at the Peabody Essex Museum featuring storytelling, art making, calligraphy, and a curator-led tour.The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest,
Real Pirates Salem Exhibit, , $
Mon, September 28, 2026 - Tue, November 17, 2026
During the early 1700s, Bellamy captured the infamous slave ship Whydah, as well as more than 50 other ships, earning him the nickname the “Prince of Pirates.”
Mon, September 28, 2026 - Tue, November 17, 2026
During the early 1700s, Bellamy captured the infamous slave ship Whydah, as well as more than 50 other ships, earning him the nickname the “Prince of Pirates.”
