Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Halloween at Boston Children's Museum)

Halloween at Boston Children's Museum

Visitors can explore seasonal Halloween offerings and play experiences throughout the museum. Guests can play family-friendly Halloween-themed pinball machines on loan from Pop’s Pinball and listen to tales from a trio of talking and singing jack-o'-lanterns. Other activities include a pumpkin scavenger hunt, monster mash jam sessions, and navigating the signature climber decorated with spider webs.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

bostonchildrensmuseum.org

When

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Fort Point/Seaport

Food & Drink

Trick-or-treat treats are handed out during the after-hours Spooktacular, including allergy-friendly options.

Going?

Location

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Boston Children's Museum · 308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with toddlers and young children

Vibe

Playful and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Purchase tickets online in advance, as advance reservations are highly recommended.
  • Note that the museum is closed on Tuesdays and opens at 10:00 am on the first Saturday of each month.
  • If parking in an area garage for museum validation, be sure to pull a physical ticket at the gate.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Pumpkin Patch of Play’s limited-time Halloween offerings run October 14–November 1.
  • The seasonal offerings include four family-friendly Halloween pinball machines on loan from Pop’s Pinball, talking and singing Jack-o’-Lanterns, and Monster Mash Jam sessions.
  • The seventh annual Halloween Spooktacular is an after-hours event on October 24; advance tickets are required.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can parking validation be applied through parking apps or QR codes?

No, the museum cannot validate parking through apps or QR codes; visitors must pull a physical ticket at the garage gate.

What seasonal changes are made to the museum's Climber?

The signature Climber is decorated with spider webs for the Halloween season.

What special games are available in the Pumpkin Patch of Play?

Visitors can play four family-friendly Halloween-themed pinball machines on loan from Pop’s Pinball.

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