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With new exhibits and shows opening all the time, the Museum is never the same place twice. Learn more about what's coming up in the next few months!

Sep 20, 2018

STL GLD

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Celebrate the opening night of the Fierce Urgency of Now community festival with the return of STL GLD to the Planetarium!

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Sep 21, 2018

College Night

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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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Sep 22, 2018

Cooling a Warming Planet? Public Perspectives on Climate Intervention Research

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Could changing the Earth’s reflectivity reduce some effects of human-caused climate change? Apply to participate in this deliberation.

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Sep 22, 2018

From Science Fiction to Science Fact

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Learn about some of the creative projects from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program fellows.

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Sep 23, 2018

Member Appreciation Night

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Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the Museum, plus a special members-only showing of an IMAX® film in the Mugar Omni Theater.

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Sep 24, 2018

Science on Screen: Ace in the Hole with MIT Media Lab Prof. Deb Roy

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Enjoy creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science.

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Sep 26, 2018

The Poison Squad

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Pulitzer Prize winner Deborah Blum tells the true David and Goliath tale of how food was made safe in the United States.

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Oct 1, 2018

Afternoon Report: Bottling the Plastic Problem

Learn all about "microplastics," where they go, what they do, and what we can do to stem the rising tide of these tiny, pervasive pieces.

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Oct 1, 2018

The Tom Waits Experience

Planetarium Show
Go on a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of one of music's greatest performers!

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Oct 1, 2018

What's Up in Space?

Discover the latest advances and innovations in robotic and human exploration of the solar system.

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Oct 1, 2018

A Reno Family Foundation Symposium –
Killing Cancer with Cannabis

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Find out about David Meiri’s game-changing research and the promise that medical marijuana may hold in the battle against cancer.

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Oct 2, 2018

Beyond the Telescope: Galaxies Across Cosmic Time

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

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Oct 4, 2018

Fake Science with ImprovBoston

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New England's oldest and biggest comedy theater brings its signature off-the-cuff laughs to the far reaches of the galaxy!

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Oct 5, 2018

The Björk Experience

Planetarium Show
Experience a fusion of Björk's iconic music with stunning and inventive visuals under the Charles Hayden Planetarium dome.

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Oct 9, 2018

The Big Quiz Thing

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The Big Quiz Thing returns, bringing its multimedia quiz-show spectacular to the Planetarium!

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Oct 11, 2018

Boston's Best Drag Queens

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Come see Boston's best Drag Queens take over the Planetarium for an incredible fusion of drag and fulldome visuals!

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Oct 15, 2018

Science on Screen: Shaun of the Dead with Williams College Math Professor Colin Adams

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Enjoy creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science.

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Oct 16, 2018

Throwback to 1958

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Travel back in time to 1958, when the Charles Hayden Planetarium first opened, for a traditional Planetarium show with a twist!

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Oct 17, 2018

Nancy

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Join us for a live taping of the popular podcast about how we define ourselves, and the journey it takes to get there.

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Oct 23, 2018

Women in Astronomy

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Join our Planetarium educators as they explore the universe through the discoveries and contributions of women in astronomy and NASA.

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Oct 24, 2018

2018 Bradford Washburn Award

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Join us as we present the 2018 Bradford Washburn Award to this year's distinguished honoree, Margot Lee Shetterly.

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Oct 25, 2018

Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Halloween Happening

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Kick off your Halloween as the Toys take over the Planetarium for an unforgettable evening of masquerade, music, and mayhem under the dome!

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Oct 30, 2018

Movies Under the Dome: Alien

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In the Planetarium, no one can hear you scream. Enjoy the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien under the stars.

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Nov 2, 2018

The Radiohead Experience

Planetarium Show
Experience a fusion of Radiohead's iconic music with stunning and inventive visuals under the Charles Hayden Planetarium dome.

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Nov 2, 2018

The Rihanna Experience

Planetarium Show
Go on a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of one of music's greatest performers!

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Nov 3, 2018

Aging and Mobility with Open Style Lab

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Celebrate the work of engineers, occupational therapists, and designers who participated in a special summer program with Open Style Lab.

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Nov 9, 2018

November Member Overnight

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Gather your friends and family for a night of after-hours access and sensational hands-on science in this members-only event.

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Nov 14, 2018

Lee and Nile Albright Annual Symposium –
Our (Super)human Brains

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Experience the world of a doctor who uses his (super)synesthetic brain to treat patients, and learn about your own (super)human brain.

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Nov 15, 2018

How to Dress Well

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For one-night only, How to Dress Well comes to the Museum of Science for an incredible, visionary live performance in the Planetarium!

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Recurring Event

Book Club for the Curious

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

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