Museum of Fine Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

1. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 305 tips and reviews

Nancie K.Nancie Kelly: go here on Wednesday nights...it's free admission but leave a small DONATION...enjoy the exhibits...have a glass of wine at the cafe by the gift shop...oh, and buy a cool ART book!!!

pc y.pc young: Love the Sargent and American Impressionism exhibits in the new wing. Unfortunately, you will have to walk past Chihuly's hideous green monstrosity in the open atrium.

Zoe L.Zoe Louis: Wonderful exhibits I really enjoyed art and bloom

Museum of Science is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

2. Museum of Science

9.0
1 Science Park (at Monsignor O'Brien Hwy), Boston, MA
Science Museum · 203 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Climb aboard the Simulator Experience & take a journey unlike any other through space, the ocean, with molecules, & more. In the Sun Power exhibit learn ways we can harness our largest energy source. Read more.

AllenGerritsenAllenGerritsen: Check out the Cahners Computerplace exhibit, Blue Wing, Level 1

Miguel d.Miguel de Icaza: The new human body exhibit is fantastic and a lot of fun

Institute of Contemporary Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

3. Institute of Contemporary Art

8.2
100 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Seaport District · 124 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Marmor: It is a great place to check out contemporary art in Boston. They always have great exhibits and cool events going on. Great place to check out great views of the Harbor, especially from the cafe Read more.

Camila M.Camila McHugh: The Arlene Shechet exhibit is amazing

Ms H.Ms Helene: $15 adults, views inside and outside, top class exhibits, helpful and knowledgeable staff and free mobile guides

New England Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

4. New England Aquarium

8.6
1 Central Wharf (at Old Atlantic Ave), Boston, MA
Aquarium · Waterfront · 254 tips and reviews

Courtney T.Courtney Thompson: Any organization that researches preservation of our waters and animals is great in my book. Great penguin and touch tank exhibits.

Shermans TravelShermans Travel: With jellyfish, seal, shark, and penguin exhibits, plus a four-story Giant Ocean Tank, it's is a great place to bring the kids. There’s an IMAX theater that rotates movies on a 65-foot-tall screen. Read more.

Deena F.Deena Freed: Amazing renovations done in 2012 - 2013, tons of new fish added, very cool tank!! The Penguin exhibit is modified too, my favorite part, could watch them all day.

USS Constitution Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

5. USS Constitution Museum

8.3
22 1st Ave. (Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg 22), Charlestown, MA
History Museum · 26 tips and reviews

Jodie M.Jodie Mcmenamin: The All Hands on Deck exhibit is amazing! Can't wait until 2012

BU TodayBU Today: The "All Hands on Deck: A Sailor's Life in 1812" exhibit uses authentic storytelling and hands-on activities to portray the lives of sailors on board the USS Constitution in the War of 1812. Read more.

Sam O.Sam Odle: Free entrance! (Suggested donation) plenty of hands on exhibits, great for all ages and only a short walk from bunker hill & downtown

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

6. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

9.0
Columbia Point (1 John F Kennedy Road), Boston, MA
History Museum · Dorchester · 54 tips and reviews

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: Friendly staff and excellently curated exhibits! Read more.

UrbanAmpUrbanAmp: Great for exhibits or lounging around the water on a nice day.

Alexandra G.Alexandra Grzybowski: The museum is smaller than it looks, so take your time instead of walking through the exhibits in 15 minutes.

Boston Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

7. Boston Children's Museum

9.0
308 Congress St (at Sleeper St), Boston, MA
Museum · Seaport District · 62 tips and reviews

cullenfamilycullenfamily: The Curious George exhibit closed but the Out on a Limb exhibit in its place is pretty good - check it out.

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Excellent interactive educational exhibits which will keep the children entertained for hours.

Kaitlin H.Kaitlin Halloran: Great place for Toddlers. Love the kidspace room on 2nd floor and water exhibit. Bubble exhibit is also one that you don't want miss!

Franklin Park Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

8. Franklin Park Zoo

8.0
1 Franklin Park Rd (at Columbia Rd.), Boston, MA
Zoo · 53 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: The zoo is home to more than 220 species of animals in a variety of habitats. The zoo is open year-round and also has one of the world’s best indoor gorilla exhibitions and a tropical rain forest Read more.

Kristine M.Kristine Munroe-Mahoney: The gorilla exhibit is the best exhibit in the zoo!

Kateri C.Kateri Campbell: The Franklin Park Zoo was very fun! The gorilla exhibit is definitely the best. The giraffes are funny. But the lion is always sleeping! Definitely visit the birds and butterflies. 8/10 stars for me.

The Science Behind Pixar is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

9. The Science Behind Pixar

8.9
Boston, MA
Science Museum · 6 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Mac: Pixar exhibition here is on point for kids and adults alike. Great interactive stopping points highlighting all parts of the animation process in an educational, but fun manner. How museums should be!

Ana T.Ana Topete: Even tho the tickets are quite expensive every single thing in this exhibit is worth it. Fun for adults and kids, a lot of interactive activities. Don't miss it!

Gavin H.Gavin Heater: Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Massachusetts Historical Society is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

10. Massachusetts Historical Society

7.6
1154 Boylston St, Boston, MA
History Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 2 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Dineen: Free lunchtime lectures and carefully curated exhibits are a hidden gem for history buffs

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Find the signature- ridden piece of yellow parchment that played a role in the trial of the accused Rebecca Nurse during the Salem Witch Trials. As seen on Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum.

Panopticon Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

11. Panopticon Gallery

7.5
502C Commonwealth Ave (inside Hotel Commonwealth), Boston, MA
Art Gallery · Kenmore · 11 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Landry: Last weekend to see our baseball exhibition Let's Play Ball.

Jason L.Jason Landry: Our 40th Anniversary Exhibition is on display. Come check it out!!!!

Jason L.Jason Landry: Our exhibition, GRUNTS: The GI Experience opens tonight, 5:30-7:30pm.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

12. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

8.9
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 175 tips and reviews

Boston UniversityBoston University: BU’s University Membership gives students special access to the Gardner Museum’s historic collection, special exhibitions, lectures, and a wide range of concerts.

T0NT0N: Beautiful and unique place! Definitely put on your visit list. It's not very far and won't take long to tour if you don't want to. The garden is really stunning.

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: With the dim lighting and unlabeled paintings, this Venetian palazzo seems less like a museum and more of a private collection – which in fact it was. Visit on your birthday, and admission’s free.

Mapparium is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

13. Mapparium

7.5
200 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 28 tips and reviews

Stefani P.Stefani Patrusky: It is an amazing exhibit!

ViayraViayra: Fell in love with this place. The acoustics are amazing, would have loved to sing in here.

Jasmine C.Jasmine Chowdhury: This is a must do in Boston! I have never seen anything like this before. Unfortunately, they do not allow cameras inside but you can buy a postcard in the gift shop for a keepsake.

Birds is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

14. Birds

7.6
Boston, MA
Zoo Exhibit · 1 tip

Denise D.Denise D.: Good way to get your steps in. Lots of great animal displays. Beware: Big Bug exhibit is $2 for mechanical NOT LIVE bugs.

TD Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Boston.

15. TD Garden

8.8
100 Legends Way (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Boston · 295 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Located in TD Garden is The Sports Museum (known as "The Sports Museum of New England"). The museum's exhibits focus on the history of various sports in the Boston area, including the Bruins & Celtics

KirillKirill: Awesome Bruins! And ID is must to have a beer :)

NHLNHL: Check out the statue immortalizing Bobby Orr flying through the air to score the Stanley Cup winning goal in 1970 just outside TD Garden. Read more.