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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!

Jul 1, 2017

New England Caterpillars: Life on the Leaf Edge

Temporary Exhibit

View beautiful images of charismatic moth and butterfly caterpillars from New England taken by naturalist Samuel Jaffe.

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Jul 1, 2017

The Coldplay Experience

Planetarium Show
Experience a fusion of Coldplay's alternative sounds with stunning and inventive visuals under the Charles Hayden Planetarium dome.

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Jul 1, 2017

Afternoon Report: Earth Before Life

Join our on-stage anchor to discover what new research tells us about the steps leading to the origin of life on our planet.

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Jul 4, 2017

Let's Celebrate July 4th!

Event
Enjoy fun science activities, family entertainment, the Boston Pops live Esplanade broadcast (weather permitting), fireworks, and more!

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Aug 2, 2017

The Countdown Conspiracy: Launch Event

Event
Join Museum of Science educator Katie Slivensky as she celebrates the release of her first novel, The Countdown Conspiracy.

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Recurring Event

Summer Thursdays: Sci-Fi Screenings

Event
On the first Thursday of each month this summer, revisit your favorite science-fiction films in the immersive setting of the Planetarium!

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Aug 4, 2017

Shark : A 4-D Experience^®

4-D Film
Come face to face with some of the world's strangest and most mysterious shark species and explore their complex nature — in 4-D!

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Summer Thursdays: The Big Quiz Thing

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Test your knowledge with the ultimate live trivia game show spectacular, The Big Quiz Thing, under the Planetarium dome!

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Summer Thursdays: Live Music

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See Boston's hottest local bands perform live while stunning visuals appear in the immersive setting of the Charles Hayden Planetarium.

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Summer Thursdays: ImprovBoston

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Immersive science meets immersive comedy as ImprovBoston's professional improvisers create an unforgettable experience in the Planetarium!

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Sep 14, 2017

The Amazing Duck Boat Challenge

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Test your wits in this three-part competition on the Charles, our new team challenge fundraiser in partnership with Boston Duck Tours!

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Oct 8, 2017

Gridiron Glory

Temporary Exhibit

Experience the story of professional football — from its humble beginnings to the cultural phenomenon it is today!

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Dec 2, 2017

The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show

The atomic world as you've never seen before — hilarious, awe-inspiring, and educational!

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Weekends

Music Under the Dome

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

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Recurring Event

Summer Thursdays

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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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Recurring Event

SubSpace Project

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Plug in to your favorite musical legends as they ignite the Charles Hayden Planetarium in a series of one-of-a-kind tributes.

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Recurring Event

Astronomy After Hours

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

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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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