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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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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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Military May

Active duty US military personnel or their spouse with valid ID receive up to 4 free Exhibit Halls admissions every day in May!

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Extreme Weather

Take a thrilling journey through wildfires, tornadoes, and other extreme-weather conditions.

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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

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Butterfly Garden: Closed all day

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Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

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Blue Wing Lower Level: Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Blue Wing Level 1 & 2: Open 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

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Blue Wing Lower Level: Open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Blue Wing Level 1 & 2: Open 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

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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

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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

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Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

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Entire Museum: Open 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Daily Schedule
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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Rise to the Challenge!

Join us on July 9 to raise funds for the Museum while climbing Mt. Washington during the eleventh annual Washburn Challenge!

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Work at Boston’s Most Popular Destination

We offer competitive wages and sales incentives with great benefits, including free admission, free parking, and much more.

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Amazon Adventure

IMAX Film
Experience the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates's fascinating 11-year journey through the Amazon rainforest.

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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

This week, #ScienceQuoteSunday is In honor of Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman's birthday this week. Happy Birthday from all of us at the Museum of Science, Boston! "One of the reasons I like working with schools is to try to convince women that they can be scientists and that science can be fun.”

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

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