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Boston CityPASS

A bundled-ticket pass covering the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science plus choose-from picks (View Boston, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, or a harbor cruise) at a combined discount.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for

Depends
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
Not for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Solo travellers

A skip for most travellers.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

It genuinely saves money and skips lines only if you'll actually hit the two anchors — the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science — plus a couple of the choose-from add-ons in a tight window.
Not independently verified — estimated
The covered menu is short and the city's signature draws — the Freedom Trail, the Common and Public Garden, USS Constitution — are free and not on it, so the pass quietly pushes you toward a fixed, paid-attraction itinerary you might not otherwise pick.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Multigenerational

    Solid value for a museum-heavy family week hitting the aquarium and science museum.

  • First-timers

    Worth the math only if you're already planning several paid attractions, not the free icons.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~$70-80 adults
Time
Spread over several days
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Useful when packing multiple paid attractions into a few days.
Booking
Buy online (~$70-80); it's a mobile or booklet pass valid for a set window.
Accessibility
Not applicable — it's a ticket bundle, not a venue.
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