Events
In addition to its regularly scheduled shows and presentations, the Museum frequently plans programs that happen both within the Exhibit Halls and around Boston. Whether you want to find stimulating conversation or gaze at the stars, this is the place to entertain your intellect.
- High Impact Weather (Special Program)
- Disastrous weather invokes fear in some and excitement in others. Explore weather phenomena in a safe environment so you can better understand and appreciate the complexities of weather, forecasting, and disaster preparedness. (details).
June 09, 2012
- Mars and Beyond (Special Program)
- Explore the extremes of the solar system and beyond during this weekend of live presentations and activities. Meet scientists who design and work with space missions, and check in with Curiosity, the new rover expected to land on Mars in early August. (details).
August 18, 2012
- Invented Here! (Special Program)
- Celebrating New England's Inventors & Patented Inventions Invented Here! is a recognition event -- hosted by the Museum of Science in collaboration with the Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA) -- that honors New England's newest and most innovative technologies. By celebrating local innovators and ... (details).
September 20, 2012
- Firefly Watch (Special Program)
- Spotting fireflies is a special part of any warm summer night, because we so rarely see them. Are fireflies disappearing from our landscape? If so, why? What can we do about it? This Citizen Science website helps researchers determine why fireflies seem to be declining, and it offers the general ... (details).
- Wind Turbine Lab (Special Program)
- In 2009, the Museum of Science installed a rooftop Wind Turbine Lab with five different types of small-scale turbines to expand its Green Initiative, a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The view from the Museum's garage roof in the image above shows (left to right): Proven 6, Swift, Skystream 3 ... (details).
- Green Trail (Special Program)
- The Museum of Science's Green Trail offers a self-guided, cell-phone tour of environmentally sustainable buildings in the Boston area. Visit the tour's website to find out more about what some organizations around Boston and Cambridge are doing to create great places for working, living, and learning ... (details).
- Mugar Omni Theater 25th Anniversary/New England Time Capsule Return Engagement (Special Program)
- Back for a Limited Time! In 2012, the Mugar Omni Theater commemorates its 25th anniversary. Featuring New England's only IMAX® Dome screen, the theater first opened its doors on March 21, 1987. It has since welcomed over 17 million visitors and premiered signature films such as Everest, Kilimanjaro, and The Dream is Alive ... (details).
- Segway® Experience: Charles River Tour (Special Program)
- Science and technology fans, rejoice! The Museum of Science has teamed up with Segway of Boston to offer tours of Cambridge using high-tech personal transportation vehicles. Developed by Museum staff and departing from the Museum throughout the day, these 90-minute excursions into Cambridge include ... (details).
- The Museum's Green Initiative (Special Program)
- In all we do, the Museum of Science strives to be a leader in using science to understand and consider the consequences of human actions on the Earth's ability to sustain and nurture life, and to use that understanding to guide our endeavors. For more information, please download the brochure (PDF) available below ... (details).
