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The image shows a page from a printed publication, likely a guide or directory, with a section titled "MUSEUMS Continued." The page lists details about several museums in the Boston area, including their locations, opening hours, admission fees, and special exhibitions. The museums mentioned are:

1. Museum of Science, located in Science Park, Richmond, with hours and admission details.
2. Hayden Planetarium, part of the Museum of Science, with specific show times for star shows.
3. Blue Hills Trailside Museum, located at 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, with its opening hours and admission details.
4. Harvard University Museums, with a detailed listing of individual museums within Harvard's collection, such as the Museum of Comparative Zoology and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, along with their opening hours.
5. Fogg Art Museum, located on Quincy Street, Cambridge, with its specific hours and a note about special exhibitions.
6. Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, located at Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue, with its opening hours and information about special exhibitions.

At the bottom of the page, there is contact information for the Convention and Tourist Bureau of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, where visitors can get additional information.

This image shows an old, beige-colored folder or binder that contains a white printed sheet of paper. The paper appears to be an informational or guide page about various museums, including their hours of operation, admission fees, and special exhibitions. The text is neatly typed and organized into sections, with museum names and details clearly listed. The paper is held in place within the folder by a plastic fastener. The overall appearance suggests that this is an archival or historical document.

This image displays a printed informational sheet, likely from the mid-20th century, detailing the hours, admission fees, and special exhibitions for several museums in the Boston metropolitan area. The sheet is titled “MUSEUMS Continued” and is mounted on a larger, aged, tan-colored folder or backing sheet, suggesting it was part of a tourist guide or informational packet.

The content is organized in two columns, listing the following institutions:

Left Column:

• Museum of Science (Science Park, Richmond 2-1410): Lists operating hours (Tues-Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm, Fri nights until 10pm), admission (Adults 50¢, Children under 12 25¢), and notes it is closed July 4th. Highlights include hands-on exhibits and daily demonstrations.
• Hayden Planetarium at Museum of Science: Details 45-minute star shows with specific showtimes for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Friday nights. Notes children under 5 are not admitted, and admission includes museum entry (Adults $1, Children under 12 $0.50).
• Blue Hills Trailside Museum (1900 Canton Avenue, Milton): Lists hours (Tues-Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm), closed Mondays and July 4th, admission (Adults 25¢, Children under 12 10¢), and describes it as a nature history museum with nature trails.
• Harvard University Museums (Cambridge, University 8-7000): Lists several museums (Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Mineralogical, and Botanical Museums) and notes their collective hours (Mon-Sat 9am–4:30pm, Sun 1pm–4:30pm, except July 4th).

Right Column:

• Fogg Art Museum (Quincy Street, Cambridge): Lists hours for June–Aug (Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm), mentions permanent collections (Ancient, Oriental, Renaissance, Gothic art), and special exhibitions including “Works of Art executed by the Harvard Class of 1935,” “Japanese porcelains,” and “The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition.”
• Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture (Kirland Street and Divinity Avenue): Lists hours (weekdays 9am–5pm, closed Sun/holidays and Sat during July/Aug), notes collections of Middle Ages to Modern Times art, and mentions special exhibitions including “GUSTAVE MOREAU AND ADOLPHE MONTICELLI – Chromatic texture in paint” and “ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ENGLISH LANDSCAPE” watercolors and drawings from 1750–1850.

Bottom Section:

• Provides contact information for “For Additional Information” via telephone or writing to the Convention and Tourist Bureau, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 175 High Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts, HAncock 6-1250.

The typography is a standard typewriter-style font, and the overall document has a historical, archival feel, consistent with mid-century tourist materials. The backing folder shows signs of wear and age, with a paperclip visible at the top right, indicating it was stored in a folder or binder. The entire presentation suggests it was part of a curated guide for visitors exploring cultural institutions in the Boston-Cambridge area during the summer months.

The image shows an open book with a page that contains text. The book appears to be a guide or a directory, as it lists several museums, their addresses, and opening hours. The text is organized in a structured format, with headings and subheadings. The museums listed include the Museum of Science, Hayden Planetarium, and Blue Hills Trailside Museum. The text also provides information about special exhibitions and events happening at these museums.

A white piece of paper is inserted into a brown book. The paper has text that reads "Museums Continued" at the top. Below the text, there are several sections with information about different museums. The first section is about the Museum of Science, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The second section is about the Fogg Art Museum, which is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The third section is about the Hayden Planetarium, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fourth section is about the Blue Mills Trailside Museum, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fifth section is about the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, which is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sixth section is about the Museum of Comparative Zoology, which is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The image shows an open page from a printed document or booklet, likely a program or informational guide for museums and cultural institutions. The page is titled "MUSEUMS" and is part of a section labeled "Continued," indicating it is part of a larger document. The content is organized into several museum listings, each providing details such as:

Museum of Science

• Location: Science Park, Richmond 2-1410
• Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Admission: Free nights until 10 p.m. for adults; children under 12 free. Special admission for the Hayden Planetarium.
• Highlights: Exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on science and recreation exhibits.

Hayden Planetarium

• Location: At the Museum of Science
• Shows: "The Marvels of the Universe in the Theatre of the Skies" (40-minute star shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. on Sundays).
• Special Events: Planetarium Night (admission includes museum entry).

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

• Location: Hills Canyon Avenue, Milton
• Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Admission: Free for adults; children under 12 free. Special admission for the Trailside Museum.
• Highlights: A treasure trove of natural history, including geology, botany, and zoology.

Harvard University Museums

• Location: Cambridge, MA 02738
• Includes: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and Botanical Museums.
• Hours: Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Special hours for the Botanical Museums (open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July 4th).

Fogg Art Museum

• Location: Quincy Street, Cambridge
• Hours: June, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed July and August.
• Special Exhibitions:
  • June 13-18: Works of art executed by the Narnia Class of 1932.
  • June 1-30: Japanese porcelains of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
  • July 15-21: The Cooper Union Centennial Exhibition.

** Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture**

• Location: Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
• Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and Mondays, closed. Closed during July and August.
• Special Exhibitions:
  • June 3-8: Special exhibitions announced in the "Middletown Renaissance."
  • One hundred vernacular textures in paint, watercolors, and drawings from 1750-1950.

Additional Information

• A note at the bottom directs readers to the Convention and Tourist Bureau for more information:
  • Location: Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 125 High Street, Boston 10, MA.
  • Phone: HA2000 6-1650.

The page is printed on light-colored paper, with clean, typed text in a structured format. The document appears to be part of a guide or program for visitors, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of the text and the museum listings. The page is slightly worn, with visible creases and a slight discoloration, suggesting it may have been handled or stored for some time.

The image shows a printed page inside an album or folder with text detailing information about museums under the heading "Museums Continued." The page is yellowed with age, with darker corners suggesting wear or archival handling. The text is aligned in columns and lists museum names, locations, hours of operation, and brief descriptions of their offerings, including exhibits and educational activities. Specific museums mentioned include the Museum of Science, Harvard University Museums, and others. At the bottom of the page, there's a note about contacting the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Boston for further information. The page appears to be preserved with a clip or protective sheet.

The photo shows an open scrapbook or album page. A large, light brown kraft page provides a backdrop, and in the center is a small white sheet with dense, two-column text (likely a list of museums, hours, and exhibits). The white sheet looks taped or pasted onto the brown page. The left edge of the album is dark (the binder spine), and you can see a couple of binding threads near the top-right corner of the page. The overall look is vintage or archival.

This is an image of an open book displaying a single page from what appears to be a brochure or a listing of museum exhibitions and hours. The page is titled "MUSEUMS CONTINUED" at the top left and "MUSEUMS WESTERN" at the top right. Below these headings are descriptions of various museums, including their names, hours of operation, and highlights of their collections or special exhibitions.

For instance, the text on the left mentions "Museum of Science" with specific hours listed and mentions exhibits like Science Park, exhibits in physiology, World of Energy, and Dinosaur models. There is also mention of a "Glass Flowers" exhibition at a museum of plant life.

On the right side, the text lists the "Fogg Art Museum" with its hours of operation and remarks it contains "Western Art," featuring Germanic art, Renaissance works, and notable pieces from the 13th-15th centuries. It also notes a special exhibition featuring the works of art executed by the Lombard artists of the 17th century.

The bottom of the page suggests there is additional information for "CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU" with an address listed in Boston, Massachusetts.

The paper has a slight discoloration suggesting age, and it is mounted inside a larger book with tan pages, one of which frames the displayed page. The book appears to be scanned or photographed against a black background, with the shadow of the page laying flat visible at the top of the image.

The image shows a typed sheet of paper pasted onto a page in a large book or album. The sheet contains information about various museums in the Boston area, including details on hours, admission, special exhibitions, and contact information.

The sheet is divided into two columns under the heading "MUSEUMS Continued." The left column lists:

• Museum of Science, Science Park, Broadway 2-1410: Describes hours from Tuesday to Saturday, admission fees, and age restrictions.
• Hayden Planetarium at Museum of Science: Describes show times and admission.
• Blue Hills Trailsside Museum, 1907 Canton Avenue, Milton: Details hours, admission, and features of the museum.
• Harvard University Museums, Cambridge, University 6-7600: Lists various associated museums and their open hours.

The right column lists:

• Peabody Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge: Describes hours and permanent collections.
• Special Exhibitions: Details an exhibition of Japanese porcelains and Asian art from June 13 to August 21.
• Busch-Reisinger Museum of Germanic Culture, Kirkland Street and Divinity Avenue: Provides hours, days open, exhibitions, and special displays, including works of art from specific periods and artists.

At the bottom right, there is contact information for additional inquiries, listing the Convention and Tourist Bureau, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, with an address and phone number.

The text is typed in a mono-spaced typewriter font, and the sheet is neatly attached with no visible damage other than slightly worn edges of the page. The overall condition is aged but well-preserved.