| Type of Discount | Details | Required for Discount |
|---|---|---|
Target Friday Nights | Every Friday from 5-9pm, admission is $1 per person. | Check in at Admissions after 5pm |
| Last Hour Discount | Visitors entering the Museum after 4pm (Saturday - Thursday) receive half price admission. This discount does not apply on Friday Nights. | Must check in at Admissions after 4pm Saturday - Thursday |
| Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card | Massachusetts EBT cardholders can show their EBT card to get a discounted $2 per person cash admission. The discount applies for up to four people per card, per visit. The Museum does not process EBT transactions; cash or other payment must be provided for admission. | A valid Massachusetts EBT card AND a photo ID |
| Teacher Discount | Free admission for active New England teachers (K-8). This includes MA, NH, CT, RI, VT, and ME. | A valid work ID, union card, or paystub AND a photo ID |
| Military Discount | United States Armed Forces Active Duty Personnel or one of their dependents will receive complimentary admission. | A valid Active Military ID or Dependent ID |
| Library Discount Coupon | Library patrons receive half price admission for up to 4 people with a non-expired library coupon. | A date specific, library discount coupon must be presented at Admissions. Library discount coupons are available at most public libraries. |
| WGBH discount | WGBH members receive $1 off general admission for up to 4 people. | Must present a current WGBH membership card AND a photo ID |
| Red Sox Kid Nation | Children who are members of Red Sox Kid Nation receive $2 off the price of their admission. | Red Sox Kid Nation membership card |
| Go Boston | Go Boston Card holders receive free admission to the Museum. Cards are issued one per person for a specific period of days or amount of attractions. Cards must be scanned in the appropriate card reader in order to determine if they are valid for that day. | A valid GO Boston Card |
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Museum closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
The Museum opens at noon on New Year’s Day.
NOTE: Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults unaccompanied by children must leave proper photo identification at the Admissions Desk. Examples: State Driver’s License or Passport.
Target Fridays: $1 from 5pm to 9pm
Boston Children’s Museum accepts Cash, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Travelers Checks.
Target Fridays: $1 from 5pm to 9pm
Boston Children’s Museum accepts Cash, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Travelers Checks.
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Museum closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
The Museum opens at noon on New Year’s Day.
NOTE: Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults unaccompanied by children must leave proper photo identification at the Admissions Desk. Examples: State Driver’s License or Passport.