MASSACHUSETTS - Greater Boston and Cambridge

Boston's cultural calendar is seemingly endless. Whatever your interest, Boston has something for you: fine art, contemporary art, hands-on-science exhibits, historical relics, the latest computer technology and world-class performances. You can dive into the New England Aquarium, or soar 50 stories above the street with a visit to the Skywalk Observatory, where you’ll take in magnificent 360-degree views of Boston and beyond. For the Traveling Family, there’s Boston Children's Museum, one of the best in the country. If you’re of the scientific mind, be sure to visit the Museum of Science, which features over 600 exhibits. For the naturalist, the Harvard Museum of Natural History has over 21 million specimens for you to examine. And of course, there is the Museum of Fine Arts, the cutting edge Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston Opera, the Boston Ballet and so much more.

Come to the MFA and see masterpieces from around the world and across the ages. At every turn, you’ll find breathtaking works of art, including icons such as Paul Revere’s silver Liberty bowl, a collection of Asian art that is unrivaled in the Western world, the finest collection of Monets outside of Paris, and treasures from Egypt and the ancient world. In November 2010, the Museum opened its new Art of the Americas wing to critical praise and audience delight. More than 5,000 glorious examples of art including paintings, sculpture, furniture, works on paper, textiles, and decorative arts from South, Central, and North America tell the story of American culture and history through art from prehistoric to the present day. Open daily. Visit mfa.org for more information.