With Liberty and Justice for All…
I invite you to join us for our month-long celebration of Black History Month. Boston Children’s Museum has been committed to welcoming and engaging all children and families for over…
Exploring Tartans
Throughout the recent holidays, Museum Educators have been asking visitors and staff what they do with their families and friends this time of year. As a family that takes pride…
Behind the Scenes of Happy Noon Year
Every year, Boston Children’s Museum celebrates the New Year with a special event called Happy NOON Year. For many of our visitors, it is challenging to stay up and ring…
Vacation Exploration: Star Projectors
Ah, winter. It’s cold and dark out, yes. But one of the best parts of winter is the star gazing. The stars come out early enough for even your youngest…
Vacation Exploration: Constellation Creation
Constellations are pictures that people have imagined in the patterns of the stars. They are now accepted scientific ways of organizing the night sky. This idea that a scientific model…
Vacation Exploration: The Science of Luminaria
Luminaria are a beautiful addition to these longer winter nights, and you may especially encounter these glowing paper lanterns along driveways, sidewalks, or even on houses on Christmas and New Years…
Vacation Exploration: Grocery Store Gifts
“I just want something interesting and educational….not just another piece of plastic. You know?” “I know they like to do art and science stuff…but the kits are expensive.” “Help! I…
Challenges with Cultural Exhibits: Native Voices
The following post is by our Native Voices Exhibit Mentor, Nickolas Nelson: My name is Nickolas Nelson and I am an Exhibit Mentor for the Native Voices exhibit. My time…
The Power of Play 