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  • New Bunker Hill Climbing Pass

    From April 8 to June 30, for safe occupancy requirements, all visitors who climb the Bunker Hill Monument must first obtain a free climbing pass from the Bunker Hill Museum at 43 Monument Square. For groups of 10 or more, please call 617-242-5689.

Event Details

  • Multiple Days: 02/18/2013, 02/22/2013, 02/21/2013, 02/20/2013, 02/19/2013

    Location: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fee Information: Included in Admission Contact Name: Old South Meeting House Contact Phone Number: 617 482 6439

Benjamin Franklin experimented with static electricity to discover the properties of lightning, invented a musical instrument in 1761, and discovered the ocean's Gulf Stream through observation!Channel your inner Benjamin Franklin this week in activities designed to mimic his exploration of electricity, tides, music and printing.All activities are included with Museum Admission; Free for Boston residents aged 18 and under with accompanying adult