Boston Skyline over the Charles River

A Sweeping View of the City Skyline

From a commanding vantage atop the Museum of Science, this live webcam captures the full sweep of the Boston skyline rising beyond the water. The distinctive silhouettes of 200 Clarendon and the Prudential Tower anchor a dense cluster of gleaming high-rises across the Back Bay.

The Charles River Basin

The Charles River stretches wide in the foreground, its broad basin separating Boston from Cambridge. Sailboats and small craft trace the tranquil water, a beloved stage for rowing and recreation in the heart of the city.

The Historic Longfellow Bridge

The Longfellow Bridge, famous for its ornate salt-and-pepper-shaker towers, spans the river carrying road and subway traffic between the two banks. Its graceful stone arches frame one of the most recognizable crossings in Massachusetts.

A Living Portrait of Boston

Together the skyline, river, and bridge form a captivating portrait of one of America's oldest cities. This real-time view offers an ever-changing window onto the rhythm of the Boston waterfront.