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Boston, Massachusetts: Mapparium

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Mary Baker Eddy Library

Address:
200 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA
Directions:
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity. Near the intersection of Huntington and Massachusetts Aves, part of the Mary Baker Eddy Library. There are some parking meters. Garages are expensive.
Hours:
Tu-Su 10-4. Tours every 20 minutes. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
617-450-7000
Admission:
Adults $6.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Inside The Mapparium.

Mapparium

For your geopolitical viewing pleasure. What the world would look like if it hadn't changed since 1935, and it was a map, and you were standing at its core, and it was made of glass.

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The Mapparium

There is no photography allowed because the Mapparium is a "copyrighted space." If you have a camera bag, they will make you leave it at the desk where you sign in.

[Chris, 07/12/2014]
The Mapparium

This was quite interesting. When standing on one side of the room, and someone else is standing on the other side of the room, the slightest whisper can be heard at full volume!

[Brian From Rockland County NY, 06/17/2014]

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