We can offer your group a reserved time to visit together or passes to be used individually or for smaller groups at your convenience.

To qualify, your organization should meet the following criteria:

• 25% or more of the population served is classified as economically disadvantaged (eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit- EITC)
• Official 501(c)(3) status
• An eligible organization may receive a maximum of 50 admissions from September to June, contingent on funding availability.
• A separate summer reservation program is also available for eligible organizations, contingent on funding availability. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, starting April 1.
• Group must have at least one chaperone for every 10 participants under the age of 18.

To make a reservation, for a group of 15 or more individuals in the group:

• Call Science Central – Open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: 617-723-2500. Tell the representative you are making a Community Access reservation request.
• Please make reservation at least two weeks prior to requested date of visit.
• After submitting your reservation request, you will receive a confirmation email. A second email will be sent to you within two weeks with approval of funding and any balance due if applicable.
• Please notify Science Central immediately if your numbers change or if you need to cancel a reservation: 617-723-2500 or fieldtrips@mos.org.

To receive passes for a group of 14 or less individuals, that cannot make a reservation for a specific date in advance and meets the guidelines above, send request to communityaccess@mos.org.

Whether you're coming on your own, if you're an out-of-town visitor, or want to bring a group, we have a variety of programs and special offers to suit your needs.