LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston

The basics

At LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, there are plenty of things to keep kids busy and entertained; highlights include the Kingdom Quest ride, interactive workshops with master builders, a virtual-reality racing experience, and miniature replicas of Boston’s landmarks, which were built using over 1.5 million bricks. Plus, browse an array of LEGO® products inside the on-site store — no entrance ticket is required to enter the shop. All-inclusive birthday party packages are also available for booking.

Things to know before you go

• A typical visit takes about 2-3 hours.

• The center is accessible for visitors with disabilities as well as wheelchair users; some individual rides may be less accessible.

• Family bathrooms with diaper-changing facilities are on site.

• A LEGO®-themed coffee shop serves snacks and drinks.

How to get there

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston is located in Somerville, Mass., just outside of Boston. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the city via I-93 North. There’s a public parking garage nearby. You can also take the Orange Line to the T stop at Assembly Row a few blocks away.

When to get there

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston is open Monday through Thursday from mid-morning to mid-evening; on Friday and Saturday, it stays open an hour later. On Sunday, it’s open from mid-morning until early evening. Generally, the Discovery Center is quietest after 2pm. The site also hosts adult nights when grown-ups are invited to play around; check the website for dates and tickets.

Things to do with kids in Boston

Another popular family-friendly attraction in Boston, the New England Aquarium is teeming with nearly 12,000 animals and 550 species, including seals, sea lions, penguins, octopuses, and thousands of saltwater and freshwater fish. The aquarium also boasts the largest shark and ray touch tank on the East Coast, along with a 4-story tank that features a coral reef with Caribbean reef animals.