The Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the world. As the website notes, "For over one hundred years it has been engaging children in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning." Several of the collections can be viewed online. After reading the general introduction to the approximately 50,000 objects at the museum, readers might like to explore each of the online collections. The Dolls & Doll Houses Collection features a fascinating overview of the 800 play dolls in the collection, some dating back to the 18th century, along with a number of photographs. Snuff Bottles and Boxes is another intriguing collection, providing a fascinating history of snuff along with photographs of select artifacts. Other collections include Japan, Americana, and Natural History, among others.