Public Event

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, May 16

2025 AAPI Celebration Day

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Museum of Science with a day that brings together science, culture, and community. Hear from featured scientists sharing their work and perspectives, experience cultural performances, and connect with local organizations highlighting AAPI cultures and contributions.

Participating organizations include:

  • Showa Boston Institute
  • The ArtBox
  • Harvard Lab for Developmental Studies
  • Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)
  • Bagong Kulturang Pinoy, Inc.
  • Boston Center for Independent Living
  • Asian Sisters Participating In Reaching Excellence, Inc. (ASPIRE)
  • Tufts CTSI ADAPT Coalition
  • Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
  • Chinese Culture Connection
  • MathWorks
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • GE Aerospace
  • The Japanese Association of Greater Boston
  • Taiwan Film Festival of Boston
Get Tickets

Date and Time

Saturday, May 16

Audience

All Ages

Location

Entire Museum View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English
Get Tickets

Date and Time

Saturday, May 16

Audience

All Ages

Location

Entire Museum View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Museum of Science with a day that brings together science, culture, and community. Hear from featured scientists sharing their work and perspectives, experience cultural performances, and connect with local organizations highlighting AAPI cultures and contributions.

Participating organizations include:

  • Showa Boston Institute
  • The ArtBox
  • Harvard Lab for Developmental Studies
  • Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF)
  • Bagong Kulturang Pinoy, Inc.
  • Boston Center for Independent Living
  • Asian Sisters Participating In Reaching Excellence, Inc. (ASPIRE)
  • Tufts CTSI ADAPT Coalition
  • Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
  • Chinese Culture Connection
  • MathWorks
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • GE Aerospace
  • The Japanese Association of Greater Boston
  • Taiwan Film Festival of Boston

Celebrate in the Mugar Omni Theater

Friday, May 15 | 6:30 pm

Explore the remarkable life of George Takei, from Star Trek pioneer to outspoken advocate for civil rights, revealing how one iconic role helped reshape representation and inspire generations of fans in this powerful documentary.

Saturday, May 16 | 5:00 pm

A new Marvel hero rises. Experience the legend of Shang-Chi on the IMAX® Dome screen for FREE as part of our Asian American & Pacific Islander History Month Celebration.