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Pet Adoption Night!

It's Pet Adoption Night at the Museum! Come meet some of the animals currently available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Brown Dog Coalition, and The Lowell Humane Society—including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. This could be the start of a wonderful relationship with a furry friend!

The Art of Being Green

Green is not just a color. Being "green" is something to celebrate! It means you are trying something new or still learning how to do something. The Art of Being Green is an exploration of color and self through the eyes of teen artists from Artists for Humanity. The young artists showcased in The Gallery were inspired by the color green. We invite you to come and be inspired too!

Hundred Acre Wood

Winnie-the-Pooh and friends are back! Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone’s favorite silly old bear. There is so much to discover in the Hundred Acre Wood, including Eeyore’s Gloomy Place, a new play structure of Rabbit’s House, and Kanga's Kitchen!

Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Boston Children’s Museum’s Explore It Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for children to form friendships, learn through hands-on activities, exercise their imaginations, and discover through play and exploration. Spots are limited; register today!

Play: More Important than Ever for Kids.

Play is vital the healthy development of children, but is increasingly squeezed out of kid's lives. The report from the American Academy of Pediatrics examines the singular opportunity that play presents for the cognitive, physical, social-emotional health of children.

PlaySpace – Just for 0-3 Year Olds!

PlaySpace is a special experience created just for little ones ages birth to 3 years and their adults to play, discover, connect, and wonder! From cooking up a pretend snack and driving a toddler-sized jeep, to climbing hills and crossing a wobbly bridge, PlaySpace is where very young children learn about themselves and the world around them. Infants and crawlers have a special spot too—a shoes-off area for the very littlest learners and their adults to explore together!

2024 Museum Play Survey Results

See the results of the Museum and BostonMoms.com 2024 Play Survey. Thank you to all who took the time to tell us about how your family is playing!

Beyond the Chalkboard for Afterschool and Out of School Learning

Beyond the Chalkboard is an online resource for building skills and knowledge outside of school. Discover hundreds of activities covering science, math, art, engineering, health and space. Activities were created to use mostly easy to find, inexpensive materials—many of which you probably already have.

Online Games

Build your own museum, test your memory through matching, create a fun Mad Lib, and more!

At-Home Activities for Kids

View our growing archive of play and learning activities that you can enjoy at home.

Museum Collection

Come explore our over 100-year-old collection that includes items from all around the world.