Boston is a world leader in Science and Technology research, and in their timely application. The city serves as a model for conservation and environmental awareness. As an example, diligence in addressing water scarcity issues in Boston by the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) has led to a thirty percent reduction in water consumption since the 1980's, thanks to innovative water management infrastructure improvements and the enactment of bylaws requiring household upgrades.

For the family traveling to Boston intending to take in as many sights and attractions as they can fit into their itinerary, a Boston Go Card is a good way to economize the experience. A one-time purchase of this card provides pre-paid admission to over 60 major attractions and offers discounts to selected restaurants and shopping venues. Some visitors have reported saving over 60 percent overall on their Boston experience using the card. The card covers all of the attractions described here.

Science and Technology are the focus of the MIT museum in Cambridge, the place to discover some of the latest research and innovations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There is much to learn and see at the MIT museum. The kids will especially enjoy Kismet, the sociable robot in the Artificial Intelligence exhibit. Also on exhibit is the world's largest holographic display. Not to be missed, the MIT museum has enough in store to capture anyone's curiosity and imagination.

The New England Aquarium is a great place to take the family because it offers a special series of educational programs designed for children of all age groups. Adults will also find the Aquarium fascinating. There are more than 70 exhibits from around the globe, including the Amazon rainforest, the Pacific reef community, the giant ocean tank, and much more. These, with their variety and numbers of aquatic creatures make this one of the most popular public aquariums in the country.

Not to be missed is the Harvard Museum of Natural History. This museum has truly earned its accolade as one of Boston's great treasures. On display here is the world renowned Glass Flower exhibit. HMNH is currently displaying a new exhibit featuring dozens of spectacular glass marine animals made by the father and son artists who created the Glass Flowers. HMNH is actually an incorporation of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.

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