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Exhibits

Explore. Question. Imagine. Here, science is a life-changing journey of discovery for everyone.

The Science Behind Pixar

Explore the science and technology behind some of Pixar’s most beloved animated films.

Colossal Fossil: Triceratops Cliff

An authentic look into the distant past.

Get an up-close view of this 65-million-year-old fossil, discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004.

Wicked Smart: Invented in the Hub

Where creativity meets innovation.

This exhibit showcases local inventions that have changed the world…and some that are about to!

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Omni Films

When an IMAX^® film is projected onto a five-story-high domed screen in the Mugar Omni Theater, you don’t watch it. You’re engulfed in it. Get ready for a viewing experience that’s larger than life. And every bit as amazing.

The Mugar Omni Theater is Temporarily Closed

We are working on something BIG! A new digital projection system and total theater renovation are underway. Reopening date coming soon. Check back for updates.

Planetarium Shows

You can experience some amazing things during a show in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. A descent through Jupiter’s atmosphere. The surface of an exoplanet. The night sky, velvety black and strewn with stars. Or even your favorite music, presented in an entirely new way.

Destination Mars: The New Frontier

Join the team of scientists and astronauts who are working to make one of humanity’s oldest dreams come true: life on Mars.

Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, and more!

Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity and surprising might of moons!

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4-D Films

In our 4-D Theater, what’s on the screen is only half the fun. With effects you can feel (and even smell!) this is one giant leap beyond 3-D. After all, why should your eyes and ears have all the fun?

Octonauts: Amazon Adventure 4-D

Reopening Soon – Stay Tuned!

Join a crew of daring aquatic explorers as they encounter amazing creatures in their search for an underwater city full of treasure.

The Congo 4-D: Life in the Rainforest

Reopening Soon – Stay Tuned!

Explore the mesmerizing creatures that battle for space and survival in the dangerous tropical rainforests of the Congo.

SMALLFOOT 4-D Experience

Reopening Soon – Stay Tuned!

An adventure for all ages, myth is turned upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist — a human!

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Live Presentations

When it’s presented live, science really comes to life. Each day, our amazing educators give not-to-be-missed presentations on all kinds of topics. (Although once in a while, an animal steals the show.)

Ask a Virtual Expert: COVID Conversations with Dr Jha

Ask Dr. Ashish Jha your coronavirus questions virtually during this educator-moderated conversation.

Fantastic Forces

Reopening Soon — Stay Tuned!

Discover how to make predictions about the way objects move. Large-scale demonstrations show how forces govern the world around us!

Guest Research Presentation

Reopening Soon — Stay Tuned!

Meet biologists, engineers, astronomers, meteorologists, and more in person and ask them your questions.

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MOS at Home

Science never stops. And neither does the Museum of Science! Here’s a collection of STEM resources designed to bring the Museum — to you!

Daily Live Stream

Join our Museum educators for fun, live stream presentations for the entire family! Check out the schedule.

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Leafcutter Ants Live Webcam

Watch live video of one of the Museum’s leafcutter ant colonies. Observe the ants in action as they cut and collect leaves!

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Sort It Out

Objects can be sorted in many ways. Select a collection of objects and sort them by characteristics such as size or color.

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Public Events

Our special programs and themed weekends put the power of discovery in your hands. Whether it’s computer science, nanotechnology, butterflies and caterpillars, or even pi, kids and adults will always find something to inspire them.

Stars of STEM

Join us for an exclusive evening and experience the Museum like never before.

October 22

Women and Girls in STEM Month

Join us throughout November as we celebrate Women and Girls in STEM Month

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Book Club for the Curious

The Book Club for the Curious is designed especially for those who are interested in science and technology and how it impacts our society.

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SubSpace: Adult Experiences

Imagine music, technology, and performance art all coming together in a super collider. We call it SubSpace, and it’s the Museum of Science at its most experimental.