Art & Culture in Boston

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Boston. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Check out the charming library of Boston Athenaeum or explore the communal lab for science at Artisan's Asylum. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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Artisan's Asylum

A communal lab for mad science

"Artisan's Asylum" in Boston is a former warehouse that has been taken over by a collective of engineers and craftspeople. I just think they're crazy good!

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Relaxing

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Apr 9, 2025

Boston Public Library

A palace for books

The "Boston Public Library" is one of the institutions that proves to me that we are a civilized people. I recommend making time for the courtyard...

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Relaxing

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Apr 9, 2025

The Harvard Art Museums

A collection of surprises

"The Harvard Art Museums" in Boston is one of the newest museums in the city boasting a collection of European and Asian art. I like that it's not too big!

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Cris

Concepcion

Apr 9, 2025

MIT Ray & Maria Stata Center

Modern meets quirky

The "MIT Ray & Maria Stata Center" in Boston is quirk personified. Nothing about it is conventional. I find it makes science look cool and inspiring...

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Apr 9, 2025

Mapparium, Mary Baker Eddy Library

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The Mapparium in the Mary Baker Eddy Library Boston is a giant dome-shaped world globe. Amazing for geography geeks, it's a feast for the senses.

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Manot

Apr 9, 2025

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

World of maps

"Norman B. Leventhal Map Center" in Boston's Public Lubrary is an art exhibition space focused on maps and cartography, real as well as fictional!

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Supriya

Manot

Apr 9, 2025

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Art & Culture in Boston

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Supriya

Cris

You?

Sara

Megan

Zac

Kristian

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Supriya

Cris

You?

Sara

Megan

Zac

Kristian

Artisan's Asylum

A communal lab for mad science

Cris

Concepcion

Boston Public Library

A palace for books

Cris

Concepcion

The Harvard Art Museums

A collection of surprises

Cris

Concepcion

MIT Ray & Maria Stata Center

Modern meets quirky

Supriya

Manot

Mapparium, Mary Baker Eddy Library

Discover on!

Supriya

Manot

Norman B. Leventhal Map Center

World of maps

Supriya

Manot

Heading to Art & culture?

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