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Charles River Dam riverwalk (Museum of Science area)

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Right now

This spot sits on the Cambridge riverbank next to the Museum of Science, at the historic Charles River Dam. It is a DCR-managed stretch of the Charles River Reservation walkway and locks, not the museum's ticketed interior; public pedestrian access across the dam locks has been restricted at times, so treat this as a riverside path rather than a crossing.

What to expect

Managed by

Charles River Reservation 617-626-1250 · Website

Common questions

Can I walk across the dam here for free?

There is a public riverside path along the Cambridge bank, but pedestrian crossing of the actual lock structure has been restricted in the past, so do not count on it as a through-route without checking current signage.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (location, status, parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.