Special Programs
In addition to its regularly scheduled shows and presentations, the Museum frequently plans special programs that happen both within the Exhibit Halls and around Boston. Here is a listing of what's ahead.
- Urban Ecology (Special Program)
- How green is our city? Find out as the Museum of Science and Emerson College showcase eight student-produced films that explore urban environmental science through a range of topics, from bike lanes to science clubs for girls. In addition, enjoy a live musical performance. Seating is limited; free ... (details).
July 10, 2009
- 2009 Washburn Climb (Special Program)
- Join us for the 2009 Washburn Climb of Mount Washington, honoring Bradford Washburn, founding director of the Museum of Science. Remembered for his achievements as a cartographer, mountaineer, photographer, and pilot, as well as visionary Museum leader, Washburn created a map of Mount Washington that is still used by climbers today ... (details).
July 13, 2009
- Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration (Special Program)
- The Museum marks the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing with a full day of activities, including one lucky person's chance to ask a question of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Join us for a special exhibit, Planetarium show, live presentations, and a live broadcast from the Newseum, organized by NASA ... (details).
July 20, 2009
- 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).
- humanⁿ Digital Kaleidoscope (Special Program)
- The humanⁿ kaleidoscope reflects your spin on humanity. Stand in front of the camera and watch the kaleidoscope mix your live video with topical background images, making you a visible player in world events. Step forward and to the side and you cause the kaleidoscope to spin and zoom. This new ... (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).
- 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).
