From contemporary and classic art, to history and science, Boston's wealth of museums covers all kinds of subjects and allows you to easily lose track of time while staying out of the elements. Enjoy the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and its lovely cafe, cutting-edge works at the ICA, or one of the best natural history collections at Harvard. When you need to spend some time indoors, these cultural hubs offer almost endless educational experiences.
During spring and fall, Boston has about the most perfect weather on the planet. But the long hot days of summer, rainy days and brutal winters drive even the most hearty New Englander inside sometimes. When you’ve run through Netflix and HBO Max and really need to get out of the house, there’s plenty of galleries, museums, historic landmarks and more to keep you occupied. Here, find our top activities for crummy days in Boston. Then, when the weather improves, take one of the best walking tours in Boston or hit up one of Boston’s best parks.
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