Indoor Activities in Essex, MA

  • TripBuzz found 204 things to do indoors in the Essex area. From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 205 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 57 different types of things to do inside in or near Essex, Massachusetts. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • There are 2 indoor activities in Essex, and 202 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
  • TripBuzz found 204 things to do indoors in the Essex area. From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 205 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 57 different types of things to do inside in or near Essex, Massachusetts. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • There are 2 indoor activities in Essex, and 202 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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28.4 Miles
100% 14 votes
Art Museum 140 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA MoreLess Info
Part Boston College, the McMullen Museum in Newton, Massachusetts not only features noted works of art but is also a venue for academic research. Exhibits at the museum have attracted record-setting crowds.
28.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
History Museums 527 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458 MoreLess Info
The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
28.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 739 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169 MoreLess Info
Home of the U.S. Naval Heavy Cruiser, the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is a well-known tourist destination in the state of Massachusetts. For added enjoyment, special events such as birthday parties and overnight stays are offered aboard this cruiser.
28.4 Miles
75% 16 votes
History Museums 527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458 MoreLess Info
History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
28.4 Miles
95% 20 votes
Architectural Buildings 100 Robert Treat Pane Drive, Waltham, MA 02452 MoreLess Info
Also known as Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate was designed as a collaboration between Frederick Law Olmsted and Henry Hobson Richardson. Stonehurst sits on 109 acres of land, and is available for wedding ceremonies and tours.
28.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Buildings 100 Robert Treat Paine D, Waltham, MA 02452 MoreLess Info
Social reformer Robert Treat Paine's 1886 Stonehurst Manor sits atop a secluded hill overlooking 109 acres of conservation land. Hiking along woodland trails, self-guided walking tours for kids and adults, Museum Manor exhibits are available. Available for weddings and events.
28.5 Miles
84% 51 votes
Specialty Museums Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA 2445 MoreLess Info
Larz Anderson Auto Museum houses the country's oldest collection of vintage automobiles which date back to early 20th century as well as multiple non-motorized transports such as authentic horse-drawn sleighs and carriages.
28.5 Miles
100% 15 votes
History Museums 8 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169 MoreLess Info
The Quincy Historical Society operates the Quincy History Museum, among other historic attractions. The museum features exhibits spanning over 400 years of history, with particular emphasis on local native John Adams.
28.6 Miles
91% 80 votes
Religious Buildings 1306 Hancock St, Quincy, MA MoreLess Info
United First Parish Church is also known as the Church of the Presidents as it is the final resting place of two U.S. Presidents, namely John Adams and John Quincy Adams as well as their wives. The structure comprises of a unique domed ceiling and a mahogany altar.
28.6 Miles
96% 28 votes
Specialty Museums 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Boasting Americas oldest car collection, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum maintains a large collection of vintage and classic automobiles. The museum hosts a variety of educational programs and special events, and is available for private functions.
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