Visit the small wooden home from which silversmith Paul Revere departed for his legendary ride into history.

Stand on the spot where the Colonists launched the Boston Tea Party and spurred the American Revolution.

This is where the Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Boston.

Live and learn in America’s past! OSV recreates an 1830s New England village.

Step inside the elegant world of Boston’s governing class after the Revolution.

Get a glimpse of 19th- and early 20th-century life in a historic Beacon Hill townhouse.

View the steeple where two lanterns were hung, prompting Paul Revere’s famous ride and the start of the Revolution.

Explore three centuries of architecture, maritime history, and the literary legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne in historic Salem, Mass.

Explore Salem’s rich history on the Salem Heritage Walk. Tours are led by costumed interpreters who will guide you through Salem’s history. Seasonal

At this working mill, visitors step back in time as a costumed miller tells the story of the Pilgrim’s journey, and struggle to survive. Seasonal

Take the wheel, set the sails, fire the cannon, throw tea in the harbor, feast on sumptuous fare, or just sit back and enjoy the sights and beauty of Boston Harbor and Islands. Seasonal

This living history museum and recreated ship Mayflower II give you a glimpse into the life of New England’s first European settlers. Seasonal

The MFA houses amazing works of European masters, as well as American heritage and contemporary art. (Free general admission)

With more than 600 exhibits, Boston’s Museum of Science has something for everyone. (Free general admission)

The spectacular Kennedy Library is a must-see for anyone interested in the Kennedys.

Experience one of the world’s most beautiful museums, with spectacular architecture and courtyard gardens.

Experience the cutting edge of contemporary art.

Relive New England’s historic past and explore the region’s connections to the art and culture of Asia, Oceania, Africa, and more.

One of Boston’s great treasures, the HMNH houses the world renowned Glass Flower exhibit.

You can’t visit Boston and not see this amazing collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits.

Experience the world of subdued Victorian opulence at this beautifully restored 19th-century residence.

Learn all about the amazing history of the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Check out all the high tech gadgetry that has made MIT famous, including the world’s largest holograph exhibit.

Bring the whole family to one of America’s top children’s museums.

Step back in time, way back, at one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology.