Culture and Recreation
Boston is a city rich in culture and the home to many beautiful parks. There are many programs and events happening in Boston.
Related Services
Pools, Community Centers, Recreation Programs and More...
At community centers throughout the city, you can find summer camps, enrichment and recreation programs, pools, and adult education programs.
Parks
Boston has over 2,200 acres of park land throughout the city.
Park Maintenance Request
Use our online form to make a maintenance request.
Museums
Experience art from Ancient Egyptian to Contemporary at The Museum of Fine Arts or The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Kids will enjoy exhibits focused on arts, culture and science at The Children's Museum. And the Museum of Science offers hands-on exhibits, laser shows and IMAX films that are fun for all ages.
Books
Search the catalogs at the Boston Public Library.
Author Talks, Lectures & Exhibits
The Boston Public Library hosts more than 50 programs each week and more than 150 exhibits every year. Find out more about events at the Boston Public Library and its neighborhood branches.
Related Departments
- Parks & Recreation Department
- Arts, Tourism & Special Events
- Boston Centers for Youth & Families
- Boston Public Library