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The Best History Museums in Massachusetts

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History museums in Massachusetts

Plimoth Patuxet Museums ©
History Museum
Plimoth Patuxet Museums , Plymouth
4.2
Interact with an authentic environment and historical interpreters of Pilgrims at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, a living museum based and located
Tours from $8
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library ©
History Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library , Boston
4.7
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library documents the life, career, and story of one of America's most well-known leaders through a col
USS Constitution Museum ©
History Museum
USS Constitution Museum , Boston
4.5
Step back in time almost 200 years to experience maritime history at USS Constitution Museum. Housed in a restored shipyard building at the f
Tours from $5
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
4.6
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Water is no barrier for a duck, why should it be for you? A Boston Duck Tour is a wonderful way to get a great look at Boston on land and water. See all the major landmarks and hear the history of the city as you tour Boston in a renovated World War II amphibious vehicle.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ©
History Museum
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum , Boston
4.5
A multisensory experience, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum presents one of the most important events in American history. Aboard restored shi
Tours from $8
Old Sturbridge Village ©
History Museum
Old Sturbridge Village , Sturbridge
4.6
Experience what rural New England life was like from the 1790s through the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village. The largest living museum in New
Tours from $74

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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
4.6
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
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FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with Harbor Cruise Option
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours Boston City View Bicycle Tour by Urban AdvenTours
4.9
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour
4.2
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II or Plimoth Grist Mill Combo Admission Ticket Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II or Plimoth Grist Mill Combo Admission Ticket
4.4
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour Salem's Dark History & Witchcraft Hysteria Guided Walking Tour
4.7
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions and Tours Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions and Tours
3.9
Duration: 1 to 7 days
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History museum destinations in Massachusetts

BostonTrip planner Best for: Historic Walking Area, History Museum, Garden SalemTrip planner Best for: Nightlife, Gift & Specialty Shop, Specialty Museum PlymouthTrip planner Best for: History Museum, Monument, Historic Site Fall RiverTrip planner Best for: Historic Site, Specialty Museum, Cemetery StockbridgeTrip planner Best for: Art Museum, Garden, Religious Site
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Massachusetts

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History Museums · Nightlife · Art Museums
Known as the "Bay State" because of the three bays dominating its coastline, Massachusetts has played a significant cultural and commercial role through most of the country's history. An increasingly popular vacation destination for foreign travelers, Massachusetts offers numerous places to visit, ranging from historical sites to modern urban centers famous for their culinary, art, and nightlife scenes. With the majority of its population living in and around the city of Boston, in the 20th century Massachusetts went from a state largely dependent on fishing and agriculture to the country's leader in higher education, healthcare, high technology, and financial services. Home to renowned universities and research centers, the state's cities attract a young crowd of students, scientists, artists, and business professionals. Use our custom trip planner: Massachusetts and all its delights await.
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