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Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza, Frederick Douglass Square Historic District
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Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza

  • 4.7261 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

The Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza offers a tranquil urban oasis framed by striking architecture and manicured gardens. Visitors come to relax, photograph mirrored water views, and soak up the calm ambience — expect reflective surfaces, gentle fountains, and open paved walkways ideal for strolling or quiet contemplation.

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When is Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza?

93-105 Falmouth St,Boston, MA 02115.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

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The next five days

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Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
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wednesday
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thursday
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friday
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza
  2. 2 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 3 min
  3. 3 Caffè Bene · 4 min
  4. 4 Farmers Horse Coffee · 4 min
  5. 5 The Stratus · 6 min
93-105 Falmouth St, Boston, MA 02115(opens the map)DirectionsTo Frederick Douglass Square Historic DistrictWebsitechristianscience.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 261 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Relaxation
  • Scenic views
  • Gardens
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Around Frederick Douglass Square Historic District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time