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Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience

Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells on board the International Space Station.

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Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World

Come on in...the water's fine. It's your chance to meet live crocodilians, a group of reptiles that has thrived for 200 million years!

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Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Celebrate the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and learn how engineers push the limits of innovation!

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Boston Duck Tours

Did you know you can catch a Duck Tour in front of our T-Rex outside?

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Exhibit Halls Hours

Open:

2018-07-162018-09-042018-09-041

Entire Museum: Closed all day

2018-07-162018-09-052018-09-071

Butterfly Garden: Closed all day

2018-07-162018-09-282018-09-289:00 am5:00 pm0

Blue Wing: Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

2018-07-162018-11-212018-11-219:00 am2:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

2018-07-162018-11-222018-11-221

Entire Museum: Closed all day

2018-07-162018-11-242018-11-249:00 am7:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

2018-07-162018-12-242018-12-249:00 am2:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

2018-07-162018-12-252018-12-251

Entire Museum: Closed all day

2018-07-162018-12-262018-12-279:00 am7:00 pm0

Exhibit Halls: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

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Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Daily Schedule
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience

Temporary Exhibit

Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells on board the International Space Station in this interactive new temporary exhibit!

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Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World

Temporary Exhibit

Cross paths (if you dare) with live crocodilians, a group of reptiles that has thrived for 200 million years!

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Lightning!

Explore lightning and storm safety as the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator hurls indoor bolts.

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Recurring Event

Summer Thursdays

Event
Come to the Charles Hayden Planetarium every Thursday all summer long for sci-fi film screenings, live music, theater, and more!

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Great Barrier Reef

IMAX Film
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and exquisite strangeness of this awesome, bizarre, and vibrant living world!

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The Martian 4-D Experience^®

4-D Film
Journey out of this world and into space in this special 15-minute version of the popular feature film!

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Save with Advance Purchase

Buy your Exhibit Halls tickets at least one day before your visit and save $3 on each ticket!

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Become a Member

Enjoy the Museum all year long with unlimited visits, special discounts, and exclusive events.

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Become a Sustainer of Science

Monthly supporters have a huge impact on the Museum. Become a Sustainer of Science and help deliver a rewarding experience to all who visit!

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Save on Sightseeing!

Visiting Boston? CityPASS offers a great way to save and see Boston’s top attractions.

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Host Your Event at the Museum

Planning an event? With spectacular views of the city and superior in-house catering, the Museum of Science is the perfect setting.

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