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Museum of Comparative Zoology

The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) is located on Harvard University’s grounds and is a part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, which has two other museums as well. This museum is also known by the name ‘The Louis Agassiz Museum of Comparative Zoology’. The museum contains over 21 million specimens collected over years, and also the works by researchers. The jewels in the crown of MCZ are Captain Cook’s mamo, a sand dollar fossil found by Charles Darwin himself, and many exhibits like whale and dodo’s skeletons and the largest turtle shell. What’s more, a ticket to MCZ gives access to the adjacent Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Founded in 1859, the Museum of Comparative Zoology also has a women’s laboratory. However, that is not open to the public. Read More

Museum of Fine Arts is a public museum in Boston that houses over 450,000 pieces of art work and happens to be the world's 17th largest museum. With a large number of collections like Arts of Africa and Oceania, Art of the Americas, Egyptian artefacts, photographs, musical instruments, jewellery etc., the museum garners over a million visitors every year. Originally established in Copley Square in 1870 and later moved to Fenway in 1909, Museum of Fine Arts or MFA Boston is one of the most frequently visited museums not just in Boston but in the world. With over 450,000 art works and 8,161 paintings (second only to Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC), it was the 52nd most commonly visited art museums in the entire world as of 2019 and the 17th largest as well. Affiliated to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, it not only houses art works like paintings, drawings, jewellery, instruments etc. but also hosts many exhibitions. Read More

One of America’s largest science museums, the Museum of Science in Boston has not only a dynamic science Museum but also an indoor zoo created with the aim of spreading knowledge and developing science amongst the visitors. In addition to the obvious museum exhibits, the Boston Science Museum showcases 4D and Omni films, planetarium shows, and live presentations. Located on the banks of the river Charles, the Museum of Boston is one of Boston's largest and most visited museums. The museum is home to a wide range of exhibits related to rocks, minerals, fossils, mounted animals, models of space capsules as well as the human body. The holistic approach of the museum is what attracts several visitors, students, and researchers. The museum not only has exhibits but also screens films in its five-storey high theatre. The most exciting part of the museums is the live presentations that attract audiences who wish to feel science. Read More

Flowing through three different towns in the state of Massachusetts, the meromictic Mystic Lakes are known to be great for recreational activities such as swimming, rowing, sailing, fishing and picnics, especially since Shannon Beach is located at Upper Mystic Lake. The Mystic River Reservation includes the eastern shore of the lakes while Mystic Lakes were previously part of Charlestown and Boston’s drinking water supply. Mystic Lakes in Boston’s northwestern suburbs are essentially meromictic lakes at an elevation of about 1 meter above sea level. Comprising of Upper Mystic Lake and Lower Mystic Lake, Mystic Lakes flow through the towns of Arlington, Winchester and Medford and eventually flow into the Boston Harbor. It is the Aberjona River that serves as one of the primary inflows, especially to Upper Mystic Lake, which then flows over the Mystic Dam and into the Lower Mystic Lake, ultimately draining into the Mystic River and then the Harbor. Read More

The Newbury street in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the earliest developed roads in the city. Previously a part of Boston Harbour, it is over a mile long and stretches across Arlington Street in the east to Brookline Avenue in the west. Not only is Newbury Street known for its historical significance and brownstone architecture, but it is also one of the world’s most expensive streets. It has many high-end luxury boutiques and premium brands like Tiffany's, Chanel, and Cartier. The entrance from Mass Pike has most premium cafés and retail shops, while the prices begin to fall as one moves west. This picturesque street has something for everyone like fashion houses, art galleries, bars and pubs, and various pop-ups. Visit it to feel and live the vibe of Boston city. Read More

The Nixes island is one of the smaller islands on Boston's harbour that gets covered and uncovered by the rising tides of the Atlantic. The island has a prominent black and white structure of white wood shaped in a pyramid placed on granite. The structure is a day beacon which acts like aid to navigation for the sailors and also acts as a warning sign for the hazards of the ocean.

Located at the corner of School Street, Old Corner Bookstore is a commercial building of great historic significance built in the early 18th century. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the bookstore was once occupied by some major publishing houses. Initially a residence and an apothecary shop built in 1718, Old Corner Bookstore on the Freedom Trail became a bookstore in the year 1828 and is a historic building in downtown Boston. The site was home to Anne Hutchinson before being built into the structure it is today. Old Corner Bookstore is associated with the famous booksellers and publishers Ticknor and Fields, known to have published works like Walden by Thoreau, The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne and Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Longfellow. Read More

The Old North Church in Boston, often referred to as Christ Church, is the oldest worship house in the city that continues to remain in function. One of the 16 sites linked by the Freedom Trail, this National Historic Landmark is frequently visited by large crowds that not only wish to partake in the worship but also wish to know more about its history. Built in 1723 by William Prince, The Old North Church in Boston’s North end is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and is the oldest running church building in the city. The church was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 and was inspired by the work done by Christopher Wren, an English architect who rebuilt London post the Great Fire. Representative of the Georgian style of architecture, the Old North Church is not only a site of great historical importance but also hosts regular Sunday services. Read More

The Old North Memorial garden was built by a few volunteers to commemorate the soldiers who were killed during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. One part has dog tags that represent the Americans who died during this war. The other is a wreath which is for the British and Commonwealth service members who died. This memorial is a place to reflect the contribution of the dead and a perfect visit for the people who love history.

A beautiful Italian Gothic-style church, Old South Church in Boston is one of prettiest in the city. It hosts a summer school program where kids are taught about the Bible through various activities. The Sanctuary and the gothic stone Chapel serve as excellent wedding venues, the Mary Norton Hall and the Guild Room host several performances and the church also provides meeting spaces for different groups.