Environmental Science

Event
Saturday, May 9 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

The Air We Share: Communities Working for Respiratory Health

Together, we can protect the Air We Share! Join us for an action-packed day of activities, presentations, and the chance to meet people who are working to protect respiratory health in our communities.
Event
Wednesday, May 6 | 7:00 pm

Built to Last: An Evening of Climate Tech Innovations

Come witness the next generation of climate innovation—and the people building it!
Event
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Rise Up Boston: A Climate Event

Join the Museum's Center for the Environment for a lively day full of hands-on activities, enlightening live presentations, climate conversations, and much more! Meet with some of the people who are making a difference addressing climate change at tables...
Event
Wednesday, April 22 | 7:00 pm

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change: The Keys to Our Resilient Future

Explore how Indigenous communities across the US are leading climate resilience through Traditional Ecological Knowledge. A powerful evening of dialogue, only at the Museum!
Event
Monday, April 6 | 7:00 pm

When the Forest Breathes with Author Suzanne Simard

Join renowned ecologist and bestselling author Suzanne Simard for an inspiring look at how the hidden networks of forests can guide us toward restoring ecosystems—and hope—in a changing world.
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In Search of Earth’s Secrets

Explore the magnetism of the Earth’s core, extract a core sample, and discover secrets form the past with a full-body puzzle!
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3:06

This Net-Zero Home Cuts Carbon and Saves Energy

What if your dream home could help fight climate change? Step inside Rebecca Kantar’s “green home,” a thoughtfully designed space built with sustainability at its core.
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under 1 minute

The Captive Cheetah Who Ran 70MPH

Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund Dr. Laurie Marker’s work with Khayam, an orphaned cheetah raised in captivity, was more than a personal journey; it was a scientific milestone in cheetah conservation.
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Immersive Room

Enter the Immersive Room and find yourself surrounded by captivating media that spans the walls—and sometimes even the floor!
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How Beavers Build Entire Ecosystems

Beavers don’t just build dams, they build entire ecosystems. The Nature Educator shows how these incredible engineers transform entire landscapes by creating wetlands.
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under 1 minute

Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall was more than just an ethologist. She was a changemaker.
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under 1 minute

How Shipwrecks Become Reefs

What happens after a ship sinks? EV Nautilus dived deep below the surface of the South Pacific Ocean to study shipwrecks.
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Glass Squids Change Color Underwater

In the ocean’s twilight zone, glass squids like this one spotted by EV Nautilus, rely on transparency to avoid predators, but when that fails, they activate backup camouflage.
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Sharks Aren’t the Threat: Busting the Biggest Myth

Chris Fischer of OCEARCH breaks down why white sharks are vital to ocean health. As apex predators, they protect fish stocks and keep ecosystems balanced.
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Can Jellyfish Sting Without Even Touching You?

After 500 million years of peaceful drifting, moon jellyfish are turning dangerous. Off of Cape Cod in the U.S., swimmers are being stung, sometimes just by mucus in the water.