The Snow Sisters are visiting Boston Children's Museum! ❄️ Join us in Snowmazing this Saturday, February 7th from 10:30am-12:30pm for some frozen fun with everyone's favorite Snow Sisters. Visitors can meet and greet the sisters and get their photos taken in Snowmazing! ☃️ 📸

Save the Date for National Engineers Week at Boston Children's Museum! From Monday, February 16 through Sunday, February 22, be an engineer as you try various activities and challenges throughout the February Vacation Week: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/national-engineers-week/

Winter's not done yet, luckily this February is filled with fun activities for the whole family. Join us for National Engineers Week during February School Vacation, meet the Snow Sisters, and more! Discover what's new & book your visit today: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

🚧 Construction Zone is closing soon to make way for a NEW exhibit that will be opening in late spring— Dream it! Build it! 🚧 Take a peek at what's to come: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/dreamit_buildit/

New on the blog! Program Fellow Sydney Slack shares how Habit of Mind, "Understanding Different Perspectives" comes into play throughout the Museum. Read in full on the Power of Play blog: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.blog/2026/01/26/understanding-different-perspectives/

❄️Snow Day Alert! ❄️Boston Children's Museum will close at 1pm today, Sunday, Jan. 25, and be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26 due to snow. Stay safe and warm out there!

As Boston braces for a blizzard, we’re choosing to see the wonder in it. ❄️ Snow days are an invitation for children to explore, imagine, and play. Stay safe, stay warm, and don’t forget to make time for snow angels.

It’s going to be a cold weekend in Boston! Bundle up and make your way over to Boston Children’s Museum for safe indoor play. Stay warm and cozy in our special Snowmazing winter experience. Pillows, stuffed animals, and blankets included ❄️🐧🥰 https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/snowmazing/

Celebrate Oshogatsu 2026, the Japanese New Year celebration, on Sunday, January 25! Enjoy lively programs featuring Taiko drumming, Shishimai lion dance, Omikuji fortunes, and a variety of other exciting activities. Come together to welcome the Year of the Horse!

Today, we honor the life and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to advancing human rights and racial justice alongside his wife, Coretta Scott King. Dr. King's legacy reminds us that together, we can work towards the world we hope to see. 🌎

Join us on Jan. 19th for Portraits of Spirituals: Community Quilt Celebration. Listen to a performance of African American Spirituals played on the marimba by Steph Davis of Castle of Our Skins. Then, visit the Museum’s Community Quilt on the third floor: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing

Registration is now open! Summer Camp at Boston Children's Museum provides full-day, in-person, week-long summer camp experiences for children ages 5-7. Book your spots now at: https://summercamp.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

Slip, slide, and skate your way through the winter season. ❄️ In the Snowmazing Polar Playground, it's always skating weather! No ice skates required. 😎 Snowmazing is open through February 22nd. Don't miss out on this special seasonal experience! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/snowmazing/

“Play is really the work of childhood.” When children play, they’re doing meaningful work. Fred Rogers reminds us that play is how children learn best. As a Children's Museum, we know play isn’t a break from learning—it is learning. ⭐

Now Streaming: Season 2, Ep. 1 of the Big & Little Podcast. Boston Children's Museum's VP of Programs and Exhibits Melissa Higgins sits down with Dr. Milena Batanova and Kiran Bhai from Making Caring Common to discuss empathy and child development: https://tinyurl.com/2utv3wpr.

Happy New Year! ✨ Join us at the Museum this January for Oshogatsu (the Japanese New Year), Laser Cut String Art, Sock Skating, and more! ❄️☃️ Check our calendar for up to date programs and events: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/

Make a gift by midnight on Wednesday! Join the snowstorm of support at BCM with a gift to the #HelpingHandsCampaign. With your help, we’ll continue to provide kids & families access to joyful experiences regardless of circumstance! https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/?form=HelpingHands#HelpingHandsCampaign#FlurryOfGiving

As we prepare to head into a new year this week, we’re holding onto this reminder from C.S. Lewis: “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” ✨ Here’s to a year of curiosity, creativity, and learning together.

Meet Betty the Yeti on December 30 at Boston Children's Museum! ✨Her home this winter is Betty’s Blizzard Bluff, but she will be making a special guest appearance to visit some of her biggest fans at the Museum during Snowmazing. Get your cameras ready! 📸

Happy Holidays from Boston Children's Museum! ❤️❄️ May your holidays be filled with joy and wonder. ⭐

Holiday Hours Update! Boston Children's Museum hours will be different over the next two weeks to accommodate for upcoming holidays and allow for more visitation during school vacation. Visit our website to plan your visit and check our current hours: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing

Critter Weekend is back!🦎 This Saturday December 20th at Boston Children's Museum, meet some amazing animals from our friends at Animal World Experience. Join us at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, or 3pm in the Common. All shows will have ASL interpretation.

Every year, LEGO invites fans and families to get creative and take part in their #BuildToGive campaign to brighten the holidays for children in need. This year, Boston Children's Museum#BuildToGivestaff joined the movement. Share your own holiday themed LEGO creations with #BuildToGive.

Special offer! Need a last minute gift? Give the gift of a Museum visit. No box or bow required. 🎁 Starting today, as a thank you for following us on social media, followers have early access to our no fees special! 🙌 https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=bcm&c=GP

Heads up, visitors! The Museum will be open on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Check our online calendar for daily offerings including Community Gathering Table programming and Creative Labs monthly activities: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/

“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” ⭐ Every time a child plays, they’re exploring worlds without boundaries. Today and every day, we celebrate the power of play to spark imagination and creativity in children and adults alike.

Boston Grown-Up's Museum is TOMORROW! 👻 Relive your fondest fears as you trick-or-treat throughout the Museum. Come dressed to scare, thrill, or delight in our costume contest - prizes on the line! Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119

Last chance savings for Boston Children’s Museum’s Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy 13% OFF ticket purchases now until noon on Oct 31 with code: SPOOKY13. Don't miss a Spooktacular night of safe family fun Sat., Nov. 1: https://estore.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=tt&c=ahe2

Did you know: Boston Children's Museum’s Morningstar & Eveningstar programs offer children w/ disabilities and other special/medical needs an opportunity to visit with only a few other visitors? Learn more & pre-register at: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/morningstar-program-registration-form/

The spookiest week of the year has arrived! Boston Children's Museum is celebrating with not one but TWO frightfully fun Halloween events. Get tickets are available for Grown-Ups Museum OR the Halloween Spooktacular: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

Get ready to swing, sway, and smile! On Sunday, Oct. 26th at 2PM, the Jazz Urbane Imagine Orchestra brings their vibrant, soul-stirring sound to Boston Children’s Museum for a concert like no other. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of rhythm, learning, & fun: https://www.jazzurbanecafe.com

Trick-or-Treating in city can be dreadful... 👻 But not at Boston Children's Museum! Have a frightfully fun time potion making, monster mashing, and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum at our sixth annual Spooktacular event, Saturday, November 1: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/

It's Mass STEM Week! Boston Children's Museum celebrates STEAM learning year-round, but especially during Mass STEM Week. This Wednesday, the CreatedBy Festival returns to Boston Children's Museum from 9:30am-12pm. Celebrate STEAM with hands-on activities on your next Museum visit!

Experience the magic of live theater this Sunday! Out of the Box Production’s performance of The Popularity Pandemic tells the story of a group of friends who suddenly catch a “popularity bug.” Laugh, think, and cheer along as we explore what it means to be yourself at KidStage!

Pumpkin Patch of Play is now OPEN! 🎃 Play one of our four festive pinball machines, courtesy of Pop’s Pinball, catch a lively story from our animated Jack-o’-Lantern trio, or go on a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Don't miss this brand new Halloween experience: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/

Boston Children's Museum is open for Indigenous People's Day. Join us for an interactive program in KidStage that asks children to think about how objects end up in museums, and if those objects should be kept in the Museum or returned to their original owners.

It’s time again for another thrilling night of fun! 👻 Boston Grown-Up’s Museum: A Nightmare at the Museum tickets are on sale now 🎟️ Tickets are only $25 through Sunday, October 12: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-21-tickets-1761094855119?aff=erelexpmlt

Today is #DAFDay! A gift from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to BCM ensures every child has access to hands-on learning, play & wonder. Now is the time give and support our work before 12/31. Login to your DAF account today. Learn more https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/donor-resources/#DAFDay#HelpingHands

Working a Museum Flower Shop is serious business! 💐 Boston Children’s Museum Summer Campers engage in unique hands-on learning daily. In the Flower Shop activity, campers have the opportunity to create and “sell” their own flower arrangements.🌻

August at Boston Children’s Museum ☀️ Savor the last few weeks of summer vacation with hands-on fun! Visit the Hundred Acre Wood, visit our rooftop garden, explore the Curiosity Kitchen, and more! Get your tickets now at: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing

Save the date for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! This September 20th and 21st, Boston Children's Museum is celebrating the power of imagination, learning from mistakes, and the joy of teamwork in partnership with DreamWorks and ACM: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/meowseum/

Last weekend, the Museum kept the doors open late for a fun-filled Summer Carnival evening.🎪With special performances, face painting, carnival games, and more, there was something for everyone! Thanks for joining in on the fun.🤹

Summer is here!☀️ The return of warm weather and long days brings a new season of wonder and play. And - summer hours at Boston Children's Museum! The Museum is now open 7 days week for even more adventures.

It's 90's night at Boston *Grown-Ups* Museum, Friday, June 20th! Challenge your friends to a larger than life game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, Twister, or a friendly game Dance Dance Revolution. 🕺https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-grown-ups-museum-90s-night-edition-21-tickets-1336655605899

Happy Earth Day from Boston Children's Museum! We can make a difference to preserve and protect our home by taking small actions in our day to day life. 💚🌎 Learn about 6 easy ways kids can help protect the environment on the Museum's blog: bostonchildrensmuseum.blog/2021/04/22/h...

Spring into Play this April and April Vacation Week, Monday, April 21st – Sunday, April 27th! 🌸 Create with cardboard, dress up, dance, sing, laugh, and have a pretend tea party in a month-long celebration of all things play. Plan your visit: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/springintopl...

Have you seen the Thank You Tree in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit? You can write down what you’re thankful for on a paper leaf and tie it to the tree for all to see! Learn more on our website: bostonchildrensmuseum.org/danieltiger/

New on the Blog! In September 2024, Mei Mei, a local dumpling business, hosted a Dumpling Folding activity at Boston Children’s Museum, offering Museum visitors the opportunity to learn dumpling folding techniques. Learn about Ziyi Cheng’s experience: bostonchildrensmuseum.blog/2025/03/04/i...

Goodbye winter, hello spring? Last week, Boston Children's Museum said goodbye to Snowmazing! Thank you to all our visitors for joining us for another season of sock-skating and cozy, winter fun. Here's hoping we'll be saying goodbye to winter weather around Boston as well ❄️

Boston Children's Museum is the place to be this February School Vacation Week! Thanks for the feature @wbznewsradio.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4qY...