Walking around Boston often feels like being in a living, breathing museum. Everywhere you turn there is a reminder of the city’s – and the nation’s – storied history. But that’s just the starting point for family attractions here. Boston has a large number of excellent museums, many of which are either targeted specially at children or have special areas and exhibits to appeal to tykes. When visiting this city, the question is not so much what to see as how to fit in so many awe-inspiring sights.

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