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7 Days in Boston: Uncover History and Art

Victoria Bell

Victoria Bell

19 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Boston's rich history and vibrant art scene. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and experience the city's cultural treasures. Join us as we explore the best of Boston in 7 exciting days!

Trip to Boston

Day 1Delve into History and Art at Massachusetts Historical Society and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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$32

Massachusetts Historical Society
Early presidential papers & Revolution-era documents at this public library with craft exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
Day 2Unveiling Masterpieces at Rose Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums, and Old State House
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$32

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$ 5

Rose Art Museum
Extensive collection of modern & contemporary art focused on '60s & '70s, plus rotating exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Harvard Art Museums
Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
22 - 27 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Journey through Time at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and Boston Athenaeum
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$40

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$ 3

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Harvard museum with ancient cultures' artifacts & archeology, plus access to Natural History Museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Collection of archeological finds from the Near East, including Egypt, Israel, Iraq & Syria.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Boston Athenaeum
Stately 1807 library & museum featuring art galleries, guided tours, readings & more.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4Unleash Your Curiosity at MIT Museum and Boston Public Library - Central Library
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$13

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$ 3

MIT Museum
Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
12 - 15 min

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Boston Public Library - Central Library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Aesthetic Wonders at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The Museum Of Bad Art, and Museum of African American History
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$38

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$ 5

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
17 - 21 min

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The Museum Of Bad Art
Basement exhibition of paintings & sculptures that do not conform to conventional aesthetics.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
26 - 32 min

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Museum of African American History
Rotating & permanent exhibits on local African-American history displayed in an 1835 schoolhouse.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
Day 6Immerse in History at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and Relive the Boston Tea Party at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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$49

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$ 3

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
18 - 22 min

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$31
Day 7Unleash Your Inner Scientist at the Museum of Science
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$38

Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $256 In total

Activities & Food:$239
Transport:$17