77 Best Museums in Boston, MA (2026)
Looking for museums in Boston, MA? We've tracked 77 museums. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a Boston itinerary around them.
Top picks
Our highest-rated museums in Boston
All Museums in Boston
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
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Herb Ritts Gallery
Boston History Center And Museum
New England Aquarium Ocean Center
Museum Of Ice Cream
IMAGINE Van Gogh Boston
Boston Logan 9 11 Memorial
Museum of Science, Boston
Bunker Hill Museum
Maam
Bunker Hill 250
Waterworks Museum
NCAAA Museum Grounds
Dorchester Heights National Historic Site
Veteran Association of the First Corps of Cadets
Boston Naval Shipyard
Boston Beer Museum
Core Cannabis Museum
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum
2101 Commonwealth
Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston Museum
Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation
Museum of the First Corps of Cadets
Russell Museum at MGH
Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts
Griffin Museum of Photography
Museum Hack Boston
Decordova Museum
Boston Museum Fine Arts
Bravo
South End Historical Society
Mapparium
Harriet Tubman House
The Art Collector - Art Dealer
Dreams of Freedom
Gibson House Museum
American Ancestors
New England Foundation For the Arts
Fiske Center for Archaeological Research
ICA Store
Colonial Dames Natl Soc of Mass
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Institute of Contemporary Art
Walk Into History Tour - Freedom Trail Foundation
WNDR Museum
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame
Frequently asked questions
How does TownHop pick the best museums in Boston?
The 77 spots on this list are ranked by visitor rating and review volume. We surface places that real people in Boston, MA have rated highly, not paid placements. Each business page has photos, hours, the latest reviews, and direct ordering or booking links.
Are the museums hours in Boston up to date?
Hours are pulled from each businesss own listings and refreshed regularly. For holiday hours and special events, check the business page or call ahead — operators update their own pages when something changes.
Can I save these museums to a trip plan?
Yes. From any business page, tap "Add to Plan" to start an AI-generated Boston itinerary built around it. You can mix categories — restaurants, attractions, events — into a single trip.
How often does this list of museums in Boston update?
The ranking refreshes daily as new ratings come in and new businesses are added to Boston, MA. Bookmark this page or save individual spots to a collection to track changes.
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