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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Sun, June 29, 2025  -  Fri, June 26, 2026   
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination.
🖼️ Family-Friendly Exhibitions at the MFA: 2025–2026 Season, $$
Fri, September 5, 2025  -  Fri, May 1, 2026   
Whether you're raising a budding artist or just want to explore something new together, the MFA's 2025–2026 exhibitions offer something for every family. From colorful patchwork quilts and nature-inspired installations to classic American watercolors.
Museums on Us from Bank of America, Free
Sat, January 3, 2026  -  Sun, December 6, 2026   
The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly 'Museums on Us' program offers free museum admissions to cardholders to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: General Admission, $
Thu, January 8, 2026  -  Sun, May 31, 2026   
Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections. Come and visit this amazing place!
The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, $
Fri, February 20, 2026  -  Sun, January 3, 2027   
Revolutionary Spaces and the MHS present The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, inviting visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.
Discovering King Tut's Tomb, $$
Wed, March 4, 2026  -  Thu, April 30, 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.
The Secret World of Elephants Exhibit at the EcoTarium, $$
Sat, March 7, 2026  -  Thu, September 17, 2026   
How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover the science, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals.
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Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination, $$
Sun, March 15, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Explore centuries of garden-inspired art from around the world at the MFA Boston. 'Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination' features tapestries, scrolls, photographs, paintings, and more on view March 15 through June...
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.
Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum, $$
Mon, April 20, 2026  -  Fri, April 24, 2026   
During the week of April 20 to 24, Hammond Castle Museum will welcome school-aged children, ages 12 and under, for a free self-guided tour with a reserved ticket.
Patriots of Color Exhibition, $
Today  -  Thu, December 31, 2026   
Explore the lives of Black, Native, and multiracial individuals who shaped the fight for independence at a new temporary exhibition within the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors.
10th Connecticut Spring Boat Show, $$
Fri, April 24, 2026  -  Sun, April 26, 2026   
In-water boat show, located on the scenic Connecticut River to benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer. See power and sailboats of all sizes and talk directly with dealers and manufacturers.
Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours, $$
Tue, April 28, 2026  -  Mon, November 16, 2026   
Hammond Castle Museum welcomes guests to tour the many rooms of the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond Jr., renowned as one of the most prolific American inventors of the 20th century.
Our Favorite Day, $
Fri, May 1, 2026  -  Fri, May 1, 2026   
Follow Papa as he goes about his favorite day of the week: Thursday, when he gets to eat dumplings, fly kites and go on other everyday adventures with his grandchild
Curator's Presentation & Exhibition Preview: Inside the Faraday Cage and Tale of Two Pianos, $
Fri, May 1, 2026  -  Fri, May 1, 2026   
Join us for a Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our new temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren’t So and a mini-exhibit A Tale of Two Pianos.
International Mental Health Conference 2026 (Hybrid Event), $$$
Fri, November 20, 2026  -  Sat, November 21, 2026   
Mental Health Conference 2026 is a global hybrid conference organized by PubScholars, scheduled for 20–21 November 2026 at Aloft Boston Seaport District, with virtual participation available worldwide.
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