Community Access

At the Museum of Science, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and visitors is our number one priority. The Museum has developed a new set of routines and requirements to help ensure we do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19.

We can offer your group a reserved time to visit together or passes to be used individually or for smaller groups at your convenience. Review the information below for details and to see if your group qualifies. If you have any questions, contact us at communityaccess@mos.org or 617-723-2500.

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.