Samantha C.
9/1/2025
Tourist standpoint: Add this library to your itinerary. It's free to enter and it's honestly a work of art. There are plenty of places to sit if you need a rest from your other activities, but...
Boston Public Library
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700 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
The Boston Public Library features a collection of books on a range of topics. It feature books that offer information related to sports, restaurants, medical and electronic resources. The library operates an arts division that provides reference and noncirculating books about art history, architecture, painting sculpture, drawing, design, illustration, decorative arts and antiques. It also offers materials for adults learning to read, as well as speak in English. The Boston Public Library's social sciences division maintains a reference collection that covers topics on anthropology, business and economics, coins, medals, criminology, history, political science and sociology. Its rare books and manuscripts department houses more than 600,000 printed items and over 1 million manuscripts. The Boston Public Library maintains a location in Boston.
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Jessica M.
8/20/2025
Wonderful library in the heart of Boston, on the east side of Copley Square and with easy access to the MBTA Green line. If you're looking for a quiet area or to enjoy the historic areas of the li...
Pamela J.
6/27/2025
The Boston Public Library is gorgeous and worth the trip to Boston alone. The grand marble halls, beautiful murals, and that massive Bates Hall reading room will take your breath away. It's like...
Kelley H.
8/19/2025
Such a beautiful old public library. Free to enter, and walk around silently. No food or drinks allowed, but overall so pretty to witness while walking by! Highly recommend stopping by if you're...
Leslie C.
7/28/2025
Beautiful library! Wow! Feels like a museum. Lovely exhibits and amazing art. They have a pretty courtyard, a quiet and fabulous study room, a tea shop/restaurant, gift shops, and so much more....
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