Earth Science

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Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic

Check out fossils and life-size models to learn how paleontologists compile evidence and change the way we view these extinct animals.
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Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River

Looking out over the Charles River, observe and explore the connections between natural habitats and engineered designs.
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Natural Mysteries

Observe a reference library of interesting objects, experience enticingly mysterious environments, and participate in activities.
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Natural Beauty: The Harold Grinspoon Collection

Examine awe-inspiring pieces from a collector with a passion for the outdoors and the arts.
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The Rock Garden

See petrified wood from Arizona, Egyptian granite, our own Roxbury puddingstone, and more.
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Bradford Washburn: The Man Behind the Lens

Get to know the inspiring story of Bradford Washburn, renowned mountaineer and Museum of Science founder.
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Arctic Adventure: Exploring with Technology

Fly a virtual drone to find an Arctic fox, traverse a glacier using ground-penetrating radar, and more in this immersive experience.
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Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff

Get an up-close view of one of the world's rarest paleontological finds, a nearly complete 65-million-year-old fossil discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004.
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What Is a Blizzard?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. But what happens when it just won't stop snowing? Discover what a blizzard is, why they happen, and how people know when one is occurring.
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Where Do Snowflakes Come From?

What actually falls from the sky when it snows? Learn all about snowflakes, snow crystals, and how they get their beautiful, unique shapes.
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Where Does Frost Come From?

Have you ever woken up and gone outside in the morning only to find the ground frozen and crunchy? That is frost! Where does it come from? What happens to it later in the day? Start playing to learn all about frost!
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What Are Clouds Made Of?

When you look up at the sky sometimes you can see large fluffy white clouds or wispy clouds and right before a storm you may notice them get big and very dark. There are lots of different types of clouds to explore. Let's start to learn how they form.
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What Is a Tornado?

Toto, we aren't in Kansas anymore! We are learning about tornados, how they form, and how to stay safe when they happen. Start to explore what tornados. Made with video from our partners at SciShow Kids.
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Be a Weather Watcher!

The weather has a big effect on our lives. It determines what we wear, if we need an umbrella, and even if people go to work or school. Explore different kinds of weather and how you can observe them.
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Air Currents, Ocean Currents

How do currents in the atmosphere and hydrosphere affect weather and climate on Earth? Discover more about air currents and ocean currents and their effect on the Earth.