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POPnology

Explore how sci-fi movies, books, and more offer a glimpse into the future of technology.

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This Is Not the Museum You Know

Join us for a fully immersive gaming and art experience.

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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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Science Park Teams up with Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox have teamed up with the Museum of Science in a first-of-its-kind, multi-year partnership.

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Music Under the Dome

On Friday and Saturday evenings, experience one of our innovative and immersive music offerings in the Charles Hayden Planetarium.

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Butterfly Garden

Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory filled with exotic plants.

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Exhibit Halls Hours

Open:

2017-08-162017-09-052017-09-051

Entire Museum: Closed all day

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Butterfly Garden: Closed all day

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Charles Hayden Planetarium: Closed all day

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Discovery Center: Closed all day

2017-08-162017-10-252017-10-259:00 am4:00 pm0

Blue Wing: Open 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

2017-08-162017-11-222017-11-229:00 am2:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Entire Museum: Closed all day

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Entire Museum: Closed all day

2017-08-162017-12-262017-12-289:00 am7:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

2017-08-162017-12-302017-12-309:00 am7:00 pm0

Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Daily Schedule
Sea the Stars Cruise

Event
Travel to where the city lights and congestion are just a bright memory for a stargazing opportunity like no other in the city!

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POPnology

Temporary Exhibit

Embrace your inner POPnologist as you interact with robots, witness the world's first 3-D printed car, and more!

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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, trivia, live music, and more!

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Oct 25, 2017

Bradford Washburn Award

Event
Join us as we present the 2017 Bradford Washburn Award to this year's distinguished honorees, Alison Gopnik, PhD, and Salman Khan.

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Sep 29, 2017

College Night

Event
We welcome college students to the Museum with free admission to the Exhibit Halls and discounted tickets on shows and other attractions!

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Journey to Space

IMAX Film
Take a cinematic journey from the birth of the Space Shuttle Program to humanity's first visit to Mars and beyond!

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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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@museumofscience

With only a few weeks left to explore the POPnology exhibit, we urge you to find and share connections between technology and your favorite pop culture icons throughout the Museum! Post photos of your finds using #POPnology for a chance to win a POPnologist prize pack!

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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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