Events
Cambridge Science Festival
Showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science and technology, this multifaceted, multicultural event features exhibitions, plays, concerts, poetry readings, lectures, demonstrations, and debates.
Unless otherwise indicated, events are included with Exhibit Halls admission.
> Cambridge Science Festival Overnight Be among the first to experience the Cambridge Science Festival at the Museum by sleeping over the night before it starts! April 23, 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $45; advance registration required at store.mos.org. More information: mos.org/overnights Museum of Science
> Charles River Solar System View a solar eclipse from a god-like perspective! See a scale model of the solar system along the Cambridge bank of the Charles. April 25 and May 1 - 2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (special presentation at 2:00 p.m.) Free; weather permitting. Cambridge side of Charles River near Museum
> Live Presentations Take in live programs on such topics as live animals, optical illusions, and current science. April 24 - May 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Halls
> Solar Lunch Observe the Sun through the Museum's safe solar telescope. April 24 - May 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Weather permitting; free. Museum Plaza outside Entrance
> Water, Water, Everywhere! Explore the water all around us through hands-on experiments and activities for the whole family. Bring in some tap water from home and learn about its contents. April 24, April 27 - May 1, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free. Suit / Cabot Lab Classroom
> Lightning! Watch as we explore lightning, electric charge, and storm safety using the Museum's giant Van de Graaff Generator, invented in Cambridge! April 23 - 30, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Theater of Electricity
> Biotech's Best and Brightest Showcase Cambridge's premier companies show off their latest research and products, revealing what makes them world leaders in science. April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blue Wing, Lower Level
> Planting the Seeds with Jessie Banhazl, managing director / owner, Green City Growers; and Steven Brand, executive chef, UpStairs on the Square. Venture to UpStairs on the Square for a three-course dinner, do-it-yourself inspiration, and a take-home starter kit. Jessie Banhazl demonstrates how to get your own backyard garden started, and chef Steven Brand shares recipes for preparing simple, delicious meals with the ingredients from the farm outside your door. April 28, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $60 / $85 with wine pairings. Call UpStairs on the Square by noon on April 23 to reserve: 617-864-1933. UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge
> Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science Meet dynamic women from across the scientific spectrum and learn why they love their careers. April 29 - 30, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and May 1, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blue Wing, Level 1
For more information on festival-related events and activities: 617-723-2500. For information on how you can participate in the festival: 617-253-6914, cambridgesciencefestival.org, info@cambridgesciencefestival.org.
| Format | Special Program |
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| Location | Museum of Science — Museum of Science, Boston |
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| Duration | 10 hours |
| Related Links | Cambridge Science Festival Cambridge Science Festival Overnight Planting the Seeds |
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Schedules
Remaining seats appear in parenthesis after event time.
April 24, 2010: 9:00 am
April 25, 2010: 9:00 am
April 26, 2010: 9:00 am
April 27, 2010: 9:00 am
April 28, 2010: 9:00 am
April 29, 2010: 9:00 am
April 30, 2010: 9:00 am
May 1, 2010: 9:00 am
May 2, 2010: 9:00 am
Cambridge Science Festival
List of Related Offerings
Special Program
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- Cambridge Science Festival Overnight
- Be among the first to experience the Cambridge Science Festival at the Museum by sleeping over on the night before it starts! Students in grades 1 - 7 and their adult chaperones are invited to see what happens at the Museum at night. Discover science in an entertaining, educational, and interactive ... (details)
Live Presentation
3 - 12
- Lightning!
- Indoor bolts produced by the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator spark exciting explorations of lightning, electric charge, and storm safety. (details)
Live Presentation
K - Adult
- Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show
- Join Dan and Joel as they jiggle and juggle their way through the mysteries of the atomic world and learn how to "see" the unseeable through scanning probe microscopy. Watch out for flying birdbaths and eight-foot unicycles. Who knew nanoscale physics and chemistry could be this much fun? This show ... (details)
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- Planting the Seeds
- If you dig farm-fresh food but don't know how to grow it, Jessie Banhazl of Green City Growers demonstrates how to get your own backyard farm garden started. Locally grown food tastes better and is healthier than the chemically treated produce available in supermarkets. What can you do with the "fruits" ... (details)
