Boston Travel Forum

Hi there!

I will be in Boston on Memorial Day and I was just wondering: will most museums be open or closed? We don't celebrate Memorial Day in Canada, so is there anything special going on that I should know about? Thanks, can't wait to go back to Boston!

Isa

Here are some tips on things you can do in Boston this Memorial Day weekened.

1. MFA Memorial Day Open House
If you are lucky enough to have Monday off, go explore Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, which offers free general admission to everyone on Memorial Day. In addition to the usual exhibits, the museum will provide music, activities, and film screenings. Monday, May 26, 10 am to 4:45 pm

2. Free Sailing Open House
Spend Saturday on the water with the Boston Sailing Center. The Center hosts an afternoon of free sailboat rides on Boston Harbor, refreshments included. All ages welcome. Saturday, May 24 from 1 pm - 5 pm Free
Boston Sailing Center, Lewis Wharf, (617) 227-4198 bostonsailingcenter.com

3. Radio 92.9 Earthfest
Head down to the Hatch Shell on Saturday for the 15th annual Radio 92.9 Earthfest. The concert features performances by Cake, Cracker, the English Beat, the BoDeans, and local artists. Read more about Earthfest. Saturday, May 24, noon to 6 pm Free Hatch Shell, 10 Storrow Memorial Dr, (617) 822-6750
earthfest.com

4. Faneuil Hall Street Performers Festival
Browse the shops at Faneuil Hall and watch the market's many street performers, including magicians, musicians, puppeteers, and jugglers. Great fun for the whole family—and free! There will be a children's activity area on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from noon to 3 pm.
Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26 Free Faneuil Hall Market
faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Have fun!!!

Thanks for the great info! I'll be arriving on Sunday so I won't be able to make it to the concert, but the Museum of Fine Arts was on my list of things to do so I'll probably go on Monday. Thanks again!