Museum Address

Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114

Garage Hours

Museum Garage is open 5:00 am - midnight. No entry after 11:00 pm Sunday - Thursday.

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Driving and Parking at the Museum

 

General Driving Tips

  • The Museum Garage is open 5:00 am - midnight. No entry after 11:00 pm Sunday - Thursday.
  • On busy days, i.e. weekends and vacation periods, the garage may fill to capacity. Allow extra time to get to the Museum before your visit. Please note alternate parking options.
  • We recommend arriving early (before 10:30 am) or late (after 3:00 pm) for best parking availability.
  • The Museum is located near the heart of Boston, and city traffic can cause backup as cars exit the garage. We appreciate your patience.
  • Bring your ticket with you for payment at automated kiosks (debit and credit card only) inside.

Museum Garage Information

  • On busy days, e.g., weekends and vacation periods, the garage may fill to capacity. Allow extra time to get to the Museum before your visit.
  • Visit the directions page for driving and public transportation information.
  • The Museum is located near the heart of Boston, and city traffic can cause backup as cars exit the garage. We appreciate your patience.
  • Bring the parking ticket with you for payment at automated kiosks (debit and credit card only) inside.
  • The Museum's garage includes an elevator for easy Museum access.
  • Parking is available for visitors with disabilities.
  • Clearance is 7'4".

Museum Garage Fees

TimeNonmembersBasic membersPremier Members
1/2 hour or lessno chargeno chargeno charge
1/2 hour – 1 hour$15.00$12.50no charge
1 – 2 hours$17.00$14.25no charge
2 – 3 hours$19.00$16.00$12.50
3 – 4 hours$21.00$18.00$14.50
4 – 5 hours$23.00$19.75$16.25
5 – 6 hours$25.00$21.50$18.00
Over 6 hours$30.00$23.50$19.75
Over 10 hours$40.00$23.50$19.75
Evening: arrival after 5:00 pm (flat rate)$20.00$12.50No charge

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Museum of Science garage now houses Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations capable of charging up to four cars simultaneously. The stations are located on the fourth floor of the garage—just follow directional signs to the designated charging area.

While there is no cost to charge your car, you will need a ChargePoint account to access. However, a fee of $5.00 per hour will be charged beginning 30 minutes after your car is fully charged if it is not moved. In addition, regular garage fees apply for parking. For more information: chargepoint.com.

The Museum of Science is committed to environmental sustainability.

Alternative Parking

Other parking options near the Museum include the CambridgeSide Galleria.

Please note that this garage is not affiliated with the Museum of Science, and the parking discount for Museum members applies only in the Museum garage.

Blue Bikes Share Program

Getting to and from the Museum — and the rest of the city — just got easier, and more fun! Blue Bikes, metro Boston’s bicycle-sharing system, is now available on the front plaza of the Museum near the front entrance.

Blue Bikes is a regional partnership between Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. For more information: bluebikes.com.

The Museum of Science is committed to environmental sustainability.

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BlueBikes, a bike sharing program in the Boston metro area.

Taking Public Transportation

Science Park station is located on the E Branch of the Green Line. After exiting the station, the Museum will be diagonally across the street (O'Brien Highway), just over the Charles River Dam draw bridge.

To transfer to the Green Line from other lines

If you are transferring to the Green Line from other lines, take:

  • The Red Line to Park Street
  • The Blue Line to State Street (switch to Orange Line)
  • The Orange Line to Haymarket or North Station

To walk from other lines

If you plan to walk to the Museum of Science from other lines, take:

  • The Green Line or Orange Line to North Station. Then, follow Nashua Street to O'Brien Highway and turn right toward the Museum.
  • The Red Line to Charles/MGH Station. Then, cross Storrow Drive toward the Charles River and turn right, walking with the river to your left. Turn left at the Charles River Dam and State Police Station onto O'Brien Highway. The Museum is on your left.
  • The Orange Line to Bunker Hill Community College Station. Then, walk over the Gilmore Bridge. At the next traffic light (O'Brien Highway) turn left and cross the street to the Museum.

MBTA Commuter Rail, Amtrak, and Logan Airport information

  • The MBTA Commuter Rail train from the north makes its final stop at North Station (Green Line and Orange Line).
  • The Amtrak Train from the south stops at Back Bay Station (Orange Line) and South Station (Red Line).
  • Logan Airport has a Blue Line stop called Airport Station. Shuttle buses run from the airport terminals to the station. The Silver Line also connects airport terminals to South Station (Red Line).

For inquiries or assistance, call 617-723-2500.

For more information about public transportation, please visit the MBTA's MBTA's web site.