Community Resources

A unique environment where play and learning converge, the Boston Children’ Museum offers abundant opportunities for rich exploration and discovery. An immersive encounter with diverse content, the Museum experience satisfies the deeply rooted instinct to play and create.

Visit the website: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

BFEN is a network of nine community-based organizations across Boston that provides family support services and coordinate families’ access to programs that promote children’s healthy development and family wellbeing.

Visit the website: https://bfen.link/

Made up of 34 islands and peninsulas, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is an urban oasis just minutes from Boston’s city center. Hop aboard a park ferry and discover islands rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and learning.

Visit the website: https://www.bostonharborislands.org/

The Boston Public Library includes a central library in Copley Square and 25 neighborhood branches throughout the City of Boston, offering events, classes, and services, and a vast collection of books, movies, music and more.
Visit the website: https://www.bpl.org/

Located in Acton, Massachusetts the Discovery Museum sparks delight in learning by igniting curiosity and creativity in children and adults, as they discover together the joys of science, nature, and play.

Visit the website: https://www.discoveryacton.org/

First Teacher is a community of parents and caregivers working together to prepare all our children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Visit the website:https://www.firstteacherboston.org/

Harvard’s museums curate renowned collections, pioneer cutting-edge research, and offer educational experiences for everyone. From ancient artifacts to contemporary artworks, Harvard’s museums and galleries house astonishing collections that illuminate a wide range of disciplines.

Visit the website: https://www.harvard.edu/campus/museums/

The Highland Street Foundation is committed to addressing the most pressing needs and concerns for children and families in Massachusetts and California. We provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts.

Visit the website: https://www.highlandstreet.org/

The Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston is one of the country’s leading destinations for contemporary art, performance, and film. For more than half a century, the ICA has presented contemporary art in all media – visual arts, film, and video, performance and literature – and create educational programs that encourage an appreciation for contemporary culture.

Visit the website: https://www.icaboston.org/

The Gardner is a unique museum with things to see and do for visitors of all ages. There are activities for families to enjoy together, and kid-friendly programs like Saturday Drop-in Art Activities in the Bertucci Education Studio. Popular times for family visits include weekends, school vacation weeks, and neighborhood nights, but children and their parents are welcome anytime. A plus: general admission for children 17 years and under is always free.

Visit the website: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/

MathTalk creates unique opportunities for young children and their families, particularly those in economically distressed communities, to discover and enjoy math anywhere.

Visit the website: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/

More than 100 galleries of art make the Museum of Fine Arts one of the top things to do in Boston and one of the best art museums in the world.

Visit the website: https://www.mfa.org/

The Museum of Science features over 700 interactive and informative exhibits centering around math, engineering, biodiversity, and more. Watch educational shows and live presentations at the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and cool 4D movies at the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.

Visit the website: https://www.mos.org/

The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium uses innovative exhibits and education programs to encourage audiences worldwide to Live Blue for a better planet.

Visit the website: https://www.neaq.org/

Raising a Reader Massachusetts is an early literacy family engagement organization working to close the literacy opportunity gap by helping families develop high impact home reading routines.

Visit the website: https://raisingareaderma.org/

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a contemporary public park in the heart of Boston that stretches from TD Garden and the North End to Chinatown. The Greenway’s series of linked parks host a huge variety of attractions, events, and revolving art exhibits, from splash fountains, grassy fields, gardens, sculptures, memorials, a carousel, and more!

Visit the website: https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/

The Basics is a nonprofit organization with the mission of bolsteingr brain development for social-emotional and cognitive skill building among children ages 0-to-3 as a sturdy foundation for school readiness, at scale, across whole communities.Families can access the Basic Insights messaging program that helps parents and caregivers incorporate early childhood learning into everyday routines.

Visit the website: https://thebasics.org/

Located in Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the United States Navy. As the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution, the USS Constitution Museum preserves, displays, and interprets artifacts and archival material related to the Ship and her crew through interactive exhibitions, compelling programs, and engaging outreach initiatives.

Visit the website: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

Vital Village is a network of residents and organizations committed to maximizing child, family, and community well-being.  

Visit the website:https://www.vitalvillage.org/

Visit the two zoos operated by Zoo New England: Franklin Park Zoo, nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and Stone Zoo, formerly known as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, located in Stoneham, MA.

Visit the website: https://www.zoonewengland.org/