John Hancock Tower skyscraper created of blue glass in 1976. This is the highest building in New England with its 226 metres height and 60 floors. Go along the Boylston Street and you will see the Prudential Tower with excellent panoramic views over the city. Christ-scientist center complex is situated close to the tower and comprises several Paladin- style buildings that surround the huge fountain (which does not work at winter time).
The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, T stop: Red Line to "Harvard Square". M-F, 11AM-4PM. Free and open to the public. Closed on University Holidays. Has over 20,000 objects dating from 1400 to present day.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The villa-turned-museum of an eccentric Bostonian figure. The Gardner features an eclectic collection of European objects, beautiful floral displays, and was the site of a spectacular painting heist in 1990.
MIT Museum, 2 Daily 9AM–8PM until June 30, 2007. The MIT Museum is a place that explores invention, ideas, and innovation. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, nautical engineering and history, the Museum features changing and ongoing exhibitions, unique hands-on activities, and engaging public programs.
Boston Common Park a very beautiful park in the old Boston centre. Here you can hire a boat and make a small voyage along the river, feed the squirrels and stroll along the Freedom Trail, dedicated to the most memorable places of 1775 American Revolution. Winter is the time when a skating rink is opened here. The rink is rather small, however, the ice is good, skates rented are sharp and you can enjoy the music playing and buy hot chocolate nearby, when tired.
New England Aquarium, M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa-Su 9AM-6PM. Home of what was until recently the world's largest fish tank, according to the Guiness Book of World Records. Great fun for kids of all ages. Whale watching tours available, too. Adults $18.95, Students $16, Ages 3-11 $10.95.
Mapparium, 175 Huntington Ave. The Mary Baker Eddy Library at the world headquarters of the Christian Science Church houses a three story globe room where visitors can view a stained-glass map of the world from inside the center. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM. The $6 admission covers most of the museum and library.
Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, Daily 9AM-5PM. One of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology and houses one of the most comprehensive records of human cultural history in the Western Hemisphere.
Panopticon Gallery, M-F 10AM-6PM, Sat 11 AM-5PM. Founded in 1971, Panopticon Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in the United States dedicated solely to photography. The gallery specializes in 20th Century American Photography and emerging contemporary photography.
