Um dos incidentes mais conhecidos da Revolução Americana foi a Festa do Chá de Boston, onde carregamentos de chá foram lançados ao mar em protesto contra os impostos britânicos. O Museu dos Navios e da Festa do Chá de Boston permite aos visitantes reviverem esse incidente com guias turísticos vestidos a caráter contando a história da guerra com pinturas, artefatos históricos e até mesmo reconstituições. Os visitantes podem embarcar nos navios e jogar caixotes de chá ao mar. Cada aspecto do evento histórico, bem como suas consequências, é abordado neste museu, tornando-o uma parada obrigatória para os visitantes interessados.
Serving the community since 1936, ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art) has been among the first in the city to debut works by impressive artists from Picasso to Warhol. Since its 2006 move to the architecturally stunning new harbor front site, the museum has continued its impressive exhibits of cutting edge of contemporary art in Boston. The facility now houses an amazing permanent collection rife with paintings and video installations, as well as traveling exhibitions showcasing the hottest talents from around the world. ICA is also home to a year-round program of dance, theater and film, and it also sponsors educational programs and off-site art installations and events throughout the community.
Established in the 1870s, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is one of the largest and finest art museums in the United States. This museum's collection is impressive and showcases the work of such masters as Monet and John Singer Sargent. Also, the museum is prominent for its outstanding collections of Impressionist art, early American art and artifacts, and Asian and Egyptian art. Additionally, this place is a favorite of many for regularly hosting lectures, musical performances, and films. Thus, come here for a fantastic time and end your visit with a refreshing coffee or a meal at one of the cafes and restaurants inside the museum.
Within this 1888 carriage house on the grounds of the Larz Anderson Park is one of the country's oldest private collection of antique automobiles. Little red Corvettes, big Cadillacs, traditional Fords and old-fashioned Studebakers are on display here. A couple of imported Italian vehicles have found their way into this exhibition. Check out this priceless collection, created for those who appreciate anything with four wheels. Learn how the role of the automobile has shaped our society and grab some replicas of vintage cars from the store before you leave.