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Peabody Essex Museum

📍 Salem · North Shore

Large art and culture museum in downtown Salem with global collections, historic houses, and Yin Yu Tang (timed ticket included with general admission).

💵 Adults $25; seniors 65+ $23; students with ID $15; youth under 16 free; Salem residents free. Hours typically 10 am–5 pm Mon and Thu–Sun; closed Tue–Wed. Closing noon Sat Nov 7 and reopening noon Sun Nov 8, 2026 for Gala.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

📍 Fenway · Boston Core

Major art museum in the Fenway with a global collection. Tickets required for all visitors including free child ages; Fenway Entrance currently closed per plan-your-visit page.

💵 Adults $30; youths 7–17 $14; ages 0–6 free; members free. Hours: Sun–Mon & Wed 10–5; Thu–Fri 10–10; Sat 10–5; closed Tue. Closing early 5 pm Fri Nov 6, 2026 for Late Nites. Site points to additional free/discounted admission opportunities.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

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New England Aquarium

📍 Waterfront · Boston Core

Harborfront aquarium with multi-level exhibits including the Giant Ocean Tank. Fall hours Mon–Fri 9–5 and weekends 9–6. Harbor seals temporarily off exhibit during habitat work (noted on official site).

💵 Aquarium admission: adults $39.95; seniors 60+ $37.95; children 3–11 $30.95; ages 2 and under free. New England resident discount $5 off standard (blackouts apply). Wheelchair users and visitors with visual impairments free. Boston Family Days free for Boston K–12 students + up to 2 guests on first and second Sundays (through Dec 2026). Advance tickets strongly recommended.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

📍 Seaport · Boston Core

Contemporary art museum on Boston Harbor in the Seaport. Regular paid admission with weekly free Thursday evening hours and other free or discount programs listed on the official visit page.

💵 Adults $20; students $15; seniors 65+ $17. Free Thursday nights 5–9 PM (advance tickets required). Free for all on listed national holidays. Play Dates free for families with kids 12 and under (promo code; check calendar). Watershed free in summer (East Boston).

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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