Museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute
An interactive civic-education museum beside the JFK Library, focused on the United States Senate, public service, debate, and the responsibilities of representative government.
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Museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute
An interactive civic-education museum beside the JFK Library, focused on the United States Senate, public service, debate, and the responsibilities of representative government.
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Museum
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Inside the grand Chestnut Hill pumping station, this museum preserves massive historic engines and explains the infrastructure that transformed public health and urban growth in Boston.
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Landmark & History
Christian Science Plaza
A monumental urban plaza centered on the Mother Church and reflecting pool, offering striking architecture, open space, and easy access to the Mapparium nearby.
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Market
SoWa Open Market
A seasonal South End gathering for local makers, vintage finds, food vendors, and community events, surrounded by the galleries and studios of the SoWa district.
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Theater
Boston Center for the Arts
A South End arts campus supporting theater, visual art, studios, exhibitions, and creative organizations within a cluster of historic buildings on Tremont Street.
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Museum
The Vilna Shul
Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture occupies a historic Beacon Hill synagogue and uses exhibits, programs, and gatherings to explore local Jewish history and contemporary community life.
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Theater
Emerson Paramount Center
Emerson College’s restored Paramount Center brings performance, film, and student creativity to a landmark theater facade along Washington Street.
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Theater
Boch Center Shubert Theatre
A more intimate companion to the Wang, the historic Shubert Theatre presents touring productions, performances, and events in the heart of the Theatre District.
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Theater
Boch Center Wang Theatre
The grand Wang Theatre anchors Boston’s Theatre District with elaborate interiors and a schedule spanning concerts, comedy, touring productions, and special events.
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