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  • Rethinking the Role of Women in Biblical Israel

    How is new information about the role of women at the time of the Dead Sea Scrolls changing our understanding of Judaism and Christianity?

  • Astronomy After Hours

    How awesome is astronomy? Participate in the Museum's free Friday night astronomy activities, including stargazing and more, and find out!

  • Women in Science Luncheon: What Cancer Cells Don't Want Us to Know

    Join us for networking and a seated lunch featuring a presentation on cancer cells by Galit Lahav, PhD.

  • Influence of the Dead Sea Scrolls on Modern Theology

    Join two renowned scholars in a discussion of how the Dead Sea Scrolls have changed our understanding of ancient Judaism and the Bible.

  • Book Club for the Curious

    The Book Club for the Curious is designed especially for those who are interested in science and technology and how it impacts our society.

  • Beyond the Telescope: Galaxies Across Cosmic Time

    Join us as Tufts University professor Anna Sajina describes how we observe distant galaxies and reveals new insights into their evolution.

  • Young Frankenstein: With Dr. Dany Adams

    Before a screening of the comedy classic, learn how scientists are taking electricity’s potential for regeneration in exciting new directions.

  • Cosmic Loops: Music Beneath the Stars

    Experience the moment of creation as two virtuosos perform live together — their music complemented by visions from deep outer space.

  • Can We Change Our Genes?

    Using case studies of identical twins, geneticist Tim Spector shares how even real-life "clones" with the same upbringing turn out to be unique.

  • Should We Engineer the Mosquito?

    Discuss the potential benefits and tradeoffs of releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into new environments as a method of disease control.

  • What Is Life?

    Three seminal figures in biological and biomedical sciences discuss life as we know it, life as it may have begun, and life as it may evolve.

  • The Science Behind the Stars

    Save the date for the 5th annual signature event of the Museum of Science, The Science Behind the Stars!