The Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library

Areas of Focus

Mapparium, Geography, Social Studies, Storytime, Multicultural education, History, Literature, Guided Museum Tour, Self-Guided Museum Tour, Student Program

Program Fees: Most of our programs are free for Boston Public Schools. All Title I schools are free, all BPS teachers are free, every chaperone for 5 students is free!

Transportation Options

School Bus Availability:

No buses are offered


MBTA Accessibility :

Green line: Hynes Convention Center, Prudential, Symphony; Orange Line: Mass Ave., Busses: C1, 1

Available Programs

To Register for a Field Trip: https://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/plan-your-visit/group-tours/field-trips-at-the-library/ . Please contact Teddy at groupvisits@mbelibrary.org, or 617-450-7330.

Field Trips at the Library

Take a 20-minute guided tour of the Mapparium®—a three-story, stained-glass globe. Tours are age-specific and include a light and sound presentation. Classes can choose additional pre- or post-activities to enhance and extend the visit.

Recommended Grade Levels: PreK-12Capacity: 25Time: 40-60 MinutesCost: All title I schools are free, all BPS and MA Teachers are free as well.

Professional Development Opportunities: None Offered