--- description: "Museum of Science parking: Museum Garage costs $21 for 2–3 hours, opens at 5:00 am, and closes at midnight. No entry after 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday." title: Parking Near Museum of Science, Charlestown | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-a1d7ba67.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Museum of Science, Charlestown Landmark Parking · Charlestown, Massachusetts · Museum of Science Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 Science Park [Airport Parking (BOS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ma/bos) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ma/charlestown) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ma/charlestown) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ma/charlestown) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/charlestown) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/charlestown) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ma/charlestown) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ma/charlestown) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ma/charlestown) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ma/charlestown) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ma/charlestown) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ma/charlestown) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ma/charlestown) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ma/charlestown) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ma/charlestown) Where Can I Park for the Museum of Science? The closest official option is the Museum Garage at 1 Science Park, open 5:00 am to midnight, with no entry after 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. Parking for 2–3 hours costs $21. Nearby alternatives include free parking at 8-12 Museum Way, paid parking listed at $18.54 for 2 hours, and Parksy spaces 0.2 mi away. Listen to article 4:59 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Affordable Parking in Boston - 24/7 Access Near You, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
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Charles/MGH station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Charlestown [Affordable Parking in Boston - 24/7 Access Near You $58.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/affordable-parking-in-boston-247-access-near-you-125014) [Affordable 24/7 Parking at Neighbor Self Storage, Boston $58.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/affordable-247-parking-at-neighbor-self-storage-bo-125004) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Boston - Book Now! $20.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/secure-247-private-parking-boston-book-4925) [Secure Covered Parking at 4 Emerson Place, Boston $35.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/secure-covered-parking-at-4-emerson-place-boston-135639) [Affordable 24/7 Parking in Boston, MA – Neighbor Self Storage $58.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/affordable-247-parking-in-boston-ma-neighbor-self--125052) [Convenient Parking at Neighbor Self Storage in Boston $58.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/boston/convenient-parking-at-neighbor-self-storage-in-bos-125043) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors inside a museum gallery](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-a1d7ba67.webp) Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@vantik93) / Михаил Крамор ## Museum Garage at 1 Science Park The closest official option is the Museum Garage at 1 Science Park in East Cambridge, near Charlestown. The garage is open from 5:00 am until midnight, with no entry after 11:00 pm from Sunday through Thursday (mos.org). Those hours suit daytime visits and many evening programs, but the final-entry rule matters if you are arriving late. Parking for 2–3 hours costs $21 at the Museum Garage (mos.org). The official directions page identifies the facility as the garage serving the site, making it the most direct choice for drivers who want to park beside the entrance rather than walk from another part of the neighborhood. ## Nearby Parking Around East Cambridge and Boston [Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is mentioned at 8-12 Museum Way in Cambridge by SpotAngels, which identifies it as the closest free parking near the site (spotangels.com). The location is useful for visitors comparing a free option with the official garage, although the source does not provide a capacity or operating schedule. The wider area also includes paid parking information from SpotAngels, which lists $18.54 for 2 hours near the site (spotangels.com). This gives drivers another nearby paid reference point when the official garage is less convenient, while the 8-12 Museum Way location offers a separate free possibility. Show map of Charlestown ## Busy Visits and Street Parking Near Science Park The official garage's published 5:00 am opening and midnight closing support early starts and extended visits, while the no-entry-after-11:00-pm rule from Sunday through Thursday makes late arrivals especially important to plan around (mos.org). The access point is at 1 Science Park, and the official directions page places the destination in Boston, MA 02114 (mos.org). Drivers using surrounding streets should treat signed restrictions and curb controls as decisive, rather than assuming that a space near the building is available for a museum visit. ## Parksy Spaces Near the Museum Parksy lists a 24/7 parking space near Neighbor Self Storage in Boston, 0.2 mi from the site, at $58 a month. A second 24/7 private parking space in Boston is also 0.2 mi away and costs $20 a day, giving drivers a daily option within a short distance of the entrance. At 0.3 mi, Parksy lists covered parking at 4 Emerson Place for $35 a day. Two further 24/7 Neighbor Self Storage spaces are 0.3 mi away, each priced at $58 a month, and another Neighbor Self Storage space at the same distance is also $58 a month. These spaces are alternatives to parking directly at the site. ## Charles/MGH Station and the Walk to the Museum Charles/MGH station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from the site, with a 9 min walk to 1 Science Park. The station provides a practical alternative when driving into East Cambridge, near Charlestown, is less convenient than arriving by rail. The walk links the station with the museum address rather than requiring a separate parking search. Visitors can leave the car outside the busiest area, or use rail for the final approach, while keeping the destination at 1 Science Park in view. Show street view near Museum of Science ## Sources - [Massachusetts Department of Transportation](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Directions and Parking](https://www.mos.org/visit/directions) - [Museum Of Science Parking](https://www.spotangels.com/boston/museum-of-science-parking) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the Museum of Science? The closest official option is the Museum Garage at 1 Science Park, open 5:00 am to midnight, with no entry after 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. Parking for 2–3 hours costs $21. Nearby alternatives include free parking at 8-12 Museum Way, paid parking listed at $18.54 for 2 hours, and Parksy spaces 0.2 mi away. ### What Are the Museum Garage Hours and Late-Entry Rules? The Museum Garage at 1 Science Park opens at 5:00 am and closes at midnight. From Sunday through Thursday, no entry is allowed after 11:00 pm, so drivers arriving for a late visit should plan around the final-entry rule. The published hours support daytime visits and many evening programs. ### How Much Does Parking at the Official Garage Cost? Parking for 2–3 hours costs $21 at the Museum Garage. The official garage is the direct choice for parking beside the entrance at 1 Science Park. ### Is There Free Parking Near the Museum of Science? SpotAngels mentions free parking at 8-12 Museum Way in Cambridge and identifies it as the closest free parking near the site. The location offers a separate option from the official garage, but no capacity or operating schedule is provided, so signed restrictions and curb controls remain important. ### What Parksy Parking Spaces Are Near the Museum? Parksy lists 24/7 spaces 0.2 mi from the site, including $58 a month at Neighbor Self Storage and a $20 a day private parking space in Boston. Covered parking at 4 Emerson Place is 0.3 mi away for $35 a day. ### Can I Take the Train and Walk to the Museum? Charles/MGH station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from the site, with a 9 min walk to 1 Science Park. 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