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How Do You See the World? experience visitor information

MappariumTM globe tickets and visitor guidelines

Tickets are required to view the Mapparium globe. The last tour starts at 4:40 p.m.
All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are free to the public.

Mapparium globe visitor terms:

  • Visitors are allowed to take photographs and short-form videos inside the Mapparium exhibit at the end of the tour, for personal, non-commercial use and enjoyment (and for other limited uses described here). You agree to follow the Photography and Short-form Video Policy below.

  • Visitors under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • All visitors need a ticket, regardless of age.

  • We will gladly exchange your ticket for a different day if you need to reschedule for any reason.

  • All discount tickets must be obtained in person at the Welcome Hall, at the Christian Science Plaza.

  • Our Terms of Service apply to your ticket purchase and visit.

  • Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we use and safeguard the information you provide.

The How Do You See the World? experience offers free or discounted admission to the Mapparium™ globe for qualifying individuals. Please see the list of available options below.

Note: Discounts can only be applied when purchasing tickets to the Mapparium globe in person. All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are free.

See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT and WIC discounts.

The exhibits are closed on the following days in 2026:

  • Christmas Recess - December 22-26, 2025

  • New Year’s Day - January 1, 2026

  • Martin Luther King Day - January 19

  • Presidents’ Day - February 16

  • Easter - April 5

  • Patriots' Day - April 20

  • Memorial Day - May 25

  • Juneteenth - June 19

  • Independence Day - July 4

  • Labor Day - September 7

  • Veteran’s Day - November 11

  • Thanksgiving Recess - November 25-27

  • Christmas Recess - December 23-26

  • New Year’s Day - January 1, 2027

How Do You See the World? Exhibit Guide

What is the How Do You See the World? experience?

A new interactive experience in the Christian Science Publishing House with three highly engaging exhibits, including one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks, the Mapparium globe. With an emphasis on global progress and possibilities, these spaces encourage you to ponder your place in the world.

These exhibits are designed to spark curiosity, raise thought-provoking questions, and inspire deep, critical thinking about how we can cultivate progress locally and globally, in our own lives and in our communities.

Do you have any activities specifically for kids?

We offer an interactive Explorer’s Activity Book just for kids. You can also request Big Blue Earth® program, a shorter, three-minute light and sound presentation in the Mapparium globe.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday—Saturday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. ET
Sunday: 11 a.m.—5 p.m. ET
Last tour begins at 4:40pm.

What is the cost for entry?

The Mapparium globe requires paid, ticketed admission—which can be purchased at the Information Desk onsite. All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are free to the public.

Do you offer validated parking for visitors?

Discounted parking is offered to visitors with validation. Please stop by the Welcome Hall Information Desk for details.

What can I do with my bulky items?

We offer a free coat room service for visitors to check-in all backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, and bulky outerwear on the main floor in the Welcome Hall. Please see a Host or security officer on site for guidance.

Are food or drink allowed?

Food is not allowed inside the How Do You See the World? experience or the Mapparium globe. You may bring a clear, plastic water bottle filled with water. No other drink is allowed. We do not offer food or drink for purchase on site. However, food and drink are allowed outside on the Christian Science Plaza. Please dispose of any trash or recycling in the designated receptacles.

How can I share the How Do You See the World? experience with others?

Check out the press kit or point them to our website. Feel free to bring them for a visit, too.

Are you on social media? 

Yes. You can follow, tag, and mention us at:

ChristianScience.com 

The Christian Science Monitor 

The Mary Baker Eddy Library

JSH-Online

Some of the exhibit content in the How Do You See the World? experience is copyrighted, including content licensed to us by others, and may not be reproduced and distributed unless permitted by the copyright owner. Exhibit Image Credits are available at the Welcome Desk. Recording the Mapparium globe light and sound presentation is not allowed.

With the exception of items that are not permitted to be reproduced and distributed, photos and short-form videos may be taken with small, handheld devices in all areas of the How Do You See the World? experience, including in the Mapparium globe after the end of the light and sound presentation, for your personal, non-commercial use and enjoyment.

Posed photo sessions, or the use of hidden cameras, flashes, tripods, monopods, selfie-sticks, or large video cameras are not permitted anywhere in the exhibits. You may not record or photograph our staff or other visitors without their permission. 

Selling or other commercial use of photos and videos taken in our exhibit spaces, or allowing their use to promote other businesses, organizations, goods, or services, is generally prohibited. For limited exceptions, including those related to social media and personal blogs, please see the Press Kit.