Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum Visit the Little Cocoa Bean Café for food and gifts, now open in the Museum building! From Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th, save on gift passes and gift memberships to the Museum with no transaction fees on online orders! Don't miss out on this amazing gift that doesn’t require a box or a bow, doesn't take up shelf space, and won’t get broken or forgotten! A Celebration of PRIDE at Boston Children's Museum During Pride Month in June, we celebrate people being who they are and loving who they love. On Saturday, May 30th, we’re having fun with some Pride traditions: march in a mini parade, make a flower crown, attend a dance party, and more! Step into the Hundred Acre Wood this summer at Boston Children's Museum! From May 23 to September 7, 2026, families can explore beloved locations from A.A. Milne's classic story, including Pooh Bear's house, Rabbit's garden, and Owl's library. With hands-on activities, weekly programs, and character meet and greets, there's something magical waiting for every Winnie-the-Pooh fan. Exciting things are happening in the old Construction Zone exhibit space to make way for the brand new Dream it! Build it! exhibit that will be opening in late spring. This fun new exhibit will empower children and the adults in their lives to dream up, design, and build things that make our world a better place. Experience real tools, real collaboration, and real joy as you try out construction, architecture, and engineering challenges. Come visit the Japanese House Gallery for our compelling new art installation, Trees Make Happiness 2. This exhibit showcases works by Japanese student artists, providing insights into contemporary youth culture and highlighting the significance of trees in our lives. Open through Summer 2026. 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 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! Looking Back to Leap Forward: Celebrating the Legacy of President and CEO Carole Charnow. 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 is an online resource for learning beyond school. Explore hundreds of science, math, art, and engineering activities using simple, low-cost materials you likely already have. Build your own museum, test your memory through matching, create a fun Mad Lib, and more! View our growing archive of play and learning activities that you can enjoy at home. Come explore our over 100-year-old collection that includes items from all around the world. Age: 6-8     Category: Culture and Identity Welcome to the Japanese House! Walk down the street, take off your shoes, and step into an authentic two-story silk merchant’s home from Kyoto, Japan. The Japanese House was transported piece by piece from Kyoto and reconstructed here in Boston by Japanese carpenters. Families can explore every corner of the fully-equipped home. Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture, and seasonal events are all highlighted in this fully functional 100-year-old house inside the Museum. This house was a gift to the City of Boston from the City of Kyoto on the 20th Anniversary of their sister city relationship in 1979. Come explore this rare and very special landmark.