Explore Boston
Boston Makes a Difference
Just eight miles from campus, Boston is an extension of our classrooms, a hub for cultural exploration, and a source of weekend fun.
Boston’s resources profoundly affect how we can think about educating young people. The countless options within minutes of our traditional, scenic campus mean that Boston’s educational and cultural assets are an integral part of the Milton experience. Not only do we connect with the world-class universities and artistic institutions, but also with the distinguished writers, historians, scientists, musicians, scholars, artists and changemakers in this dynamic city.
Urban-Infused Academics
To Expand Our Minds
- Through programs at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University
- As delegates at Harvard’s Model Congress and Tufts’ Model UN
- Exploring the Black Heritage Trail of Beacon Hill
- Visiting labs at MIT and Boston University
- Exploring exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Harvard Art Museums, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Enlisting the resources of the iconic Boston Public Library in Copley Square
- Extending the Geology and Marine Science classrooms to the Charles River Basin and the Blue Hills Reservation
- Practicing at the New England Conservatory and with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
- Joining lectures and programs at Tufts, Boston University, Boston College, Harvard, MIT and Northeastern
To Just Have Fun
- Cheering on the Red Sox at Fenway Park, or the Bruins and Celtics at Boston’s TD Garden
- Browsing the shops and eateries on Newbury Street and Downtown Crossing
- Hearing a reading at one of the bookstores in Harvard Square, or an open mic session at one of the many venues in Cambridge
- Taking in a show that makes you think, laugh or cry in the Theater District
- Having dinner with friends at a favorite downtown restaurant, like Fire and Ice
- Enjoying dim sum in Chinatown
- Dining in the North End
- Ice skating in the winter, or watching a free concert in the summer, at Boston Common
- Walking the cobblestones and catching some street performances at historic Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
- Dancing the night away during the annual Class II Boat Dance, on a Boston Harbor cruise
Milton’s proximity to Boston is a huge advantage… And within that city, there are countless opportunities to explore… like, the art of Boston and to explore the student culture of Boston. I think Boston is a student city. It’s designed for students. There’s a lot of things that you can do—albeit in a small city—that is a lot of fun… I pushed myself to explore the parts of Boston that I wouldn’t otherwise explore, and that’s when I really fell in love with art. I try to regularly go to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). I think my favorite exhibit there thus far has been Simone Leigh… Boston is intimate enough that you know your way around. So I think it’s very hard to get lost. It’s very easy to situate yourself between all of these really cool places. I think that there’s something for everybody. I think that if you look hard enough, you can find something that’s really for you… If you look hard enough — I think the key is looking hard enough, because these opportunities aren’t going to pop up at you… You have to look for them. I think that Boston really helps you find yourself. I wouldn’t have developed half of the passions I have now if I hadn’t looked.
Using Boston Safely
Teaching students to use the city—providing both structure and opportunities that are safe and age-appropriate—is a responsibility we take seriously. Faculty, deans and house parents plan adult-supported activities throughout the year that set clear expectations and help students become familiar with navigating Boston. With those guidelines in place, we encourage students to explore Boston’s exciting resources according to carefully outlined plans and permissions granted by parents earlier in the year. Thoughtfully considered, these parameters evolve as students get older.