Visitor FAQs

Members: Members do not need to reserve Exhibit Halls tickets in advance; you may proceed directly to the entrance with your membership card. If you wish to reserve tickets for an Omni, Planetarium, or 4-D show, or if you wish to bring more guests than covered by your membership, you may reserve tickets online here, or over the phone by calling 617-589-0180 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. You must be logged into your membership account to reserve tickets online. Learn more about your online account, and how to use your bonus passes here.

Nonmembers: Skip the line and purchase your tickets online here.. Or you can call Science Central at 617-723-2500. We recommend that you reserve/purchase your tickets ahead of your visit.

Admission price is: $31 for adults, $26 children* (ages 3 – 11), and $27, seniors.
*Note that children under 3 are free.

Employees of Corporate Members: Employees of corporate members who have paper passes in their possession can reserve tickets by going to mos.org and entering the code on their paper passes at the time of checkout OR they can call Science Central, 617-723-2500, to reserve. For more details on corporate membership or to find information regarding Museum benefits for employees of corporate members, please visit our Corporate Membership Page.

The Museum is offering limited free or discounted admissions, which include Exhibit Halls passes issued by the Museum, MA WIC / EBT/ Healthcare Connector Card, US Active Duty Military, Library Passes, Wonderfund, Go City and Boston CityPASS (visit our Ways to Save page for more information).

The Museum also participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) reciprocal program and Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) passport program. Our members can use their membership card for free or discounted admission to nearly 500 zoos, aquariums, and science centers worldwide. To find out more about our Reciprocal Admission program, visit our reciprocity page.

For the best experience, it is recommended that you make your reservation in advance of your visit. To reserve a discounted ticket, please call 617-723-2500 and be ready to describe the type of free or discounted pass you have. Once your tickets are reserved, you will receive a ticket confirmation via email. Please have your confirmation as well any required verification of your free or discounted purchase that may apply, available to present at the Exhibit Halls entrance.

School Field Trips are currently available. For more details and information on how to book please visit our Field Trip page.

Yes, the garage is open on a first-come, first-served basis. More details on directions and parking can be found on our Directions and Parking page.

The Riverview Café serves a selection of food every day. For more information on food service, see our café page.

Due to reduced seating in our café, seating is reserved for café patrons. Visitors who prefer to bring in food are welcomed to consume it on the front plaza outside or at the picnic tables behind the Museum.

Please note: Consuming food in the Exhibit Halls is not permitted.

Our store is open Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm.

Yes, the Museum vending machines are available.

Currently, café seating is reserved for café patrons. Visitors who prefer to bring their own food are welcome to consume it outside on the front plaza or at the picnic tables behind the Museum.

Yes, you will be required to show your confirmation again or a Museum hand stamp for re-entry, so please have it ready.

Yes, these are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the information Desk for assistance. These amenities will be disinfected between each use.

Lockers are available for a small fee.

Members do not need to reserve Exhibit Halls tickets in advance, you may proceed directly to the entrance with your membership card. If you wish to reserve tickets for an Omni, Planetarium, or 4-D show, or if you wish to bring more guests than covered by your membership, you may reserve tickets online at mos.org/tickets, or over the phone by calling 617-589-0180 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. You must be logged into your membership account to reserve tickets online. Learn more about your online account, and how to use your bonus passes here.

Corporate member employees who have "Show & Go" access by showing a company ID will need to call Science Central 617-723-2500, during regular business hours, to make a reservation. The Museum’s Corporate Relations team will share additional information and instructions specific to your company's corporate membership. Feel free to email corpmemb@mos.org with any questions.

Please verify that the organization you are a member of is on the Museum of Science reciprocity list. Based on your membership level, we will allow up to 4 people free entry into the Exhibit Halls; you simply need to show your membership card at the entrance. To reserve additional Exhibit Halls tickets, or to reserve tickets for any add-on venue, please do so online, by calling 617-723-2500, or by visiting the non-member line at our box office. No additional discounts apply. Please note, the Museum does not have access to membership lists from other organizations. You must present a valid membership card for free entry.