Public Events

Sep 1-30, 2018

September Salem Days

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During September, Salem, MA residents are invited to the Museum of Science for FREE science adventure.

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Sep 20, 2018

STL GLD

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Celebrate the opening night of the Fierce Urgency of Now community festival with the return of STL GLD to the Planetarium!

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Sep 21, 2018

College Night

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We welcome college students to the Museum with free admission to the Exhibit Halls and discounted tickets on shows and other attractions!

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Sep 22, 2018

Cooling a Warming Planet? Public Perspectives on Climate Intervention Research

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Could changing the Earth’s reflectivity reduce some effects of human-caused climate change? Apply to participate in this deliberation.

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Cooling a Warming Planet? Public Perspectives on Climate Intervention Research

Sep 22, 2018

From Science Fiction to Science Fact

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Learn about some of the creative projects from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program fellows.

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Sep 24, 2018

2018 Walker Prize

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Join us at the Museum of Science for the presentation of the 2018 Walker Prize to the distinguished honoree, Dariush Mozaffar, MD, DrPH.

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Sep 24, 2018

Science on Screen: Ace in the Hole with MIT Media Lab Prof. Deb Roy

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Enjoy creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science.

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Sep 26, 2018

The Poison Squad

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Pulitzer Prize winner Deborah Blum tells the true David and Goliath tale of how food was made safe in the United States.

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Oct 1, 2018

A Reno Family Foundation Symposium –
Killing Cancer with Cannabis

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Find out about David Meiri’s game-changing research and the promise that medical marijuana may hold in the battle against cancer.

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A Reno Family Foundation Symposium – Killing Cancer with Cannabis

Oct 2, 2018

Beyond the Telescope: Galaxies Across Cosmic Time

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Join us as Tufts University professor Anna Sajina describes how we observe distant galaxies and reveals new insights into their evolution.

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Oct 4, 2018

Fake Science with ImprovBoston

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New England's oldest and biggest comedy theater brings its signature off-the-cuff laughs to the far reaches of the galaxy!

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Oct 9, 2018

The Big Quiz Thing

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The Big Quiz Thing returns, bringing its multimedia quiz-show spectacular to the Planetarium!

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Oct 11, 2018

Boston's Best Drag Queens

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Come see Boston's best Drag Queens take over the Planetarium for an incredible fusion of drag and fulldome visuals!

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Oct 15, 2018

Science on Screen: Shaun of the Dead with Williams College Math Professor Colin Adams

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Enjoy creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science.

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Oct 16, 2018

Throwback to 1958

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Travel back in time to 1958, when the Charles Hayden Planetarium first opened, for a traditional Planetarium show with a twist!

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Oct 17, 2018

Nancy

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Join us for a live taping of the popular podcast about how we define ourselves, and the journey it takes to get there.

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Oct 23, 2018

Women in Astronomy

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Join our Planetarium educators as they explore the universe through the discoveries and contributions of women in astronomy and NASA.

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Oct 24, 2018

2018 Bradford Washburn Award

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Join us as we present the 2018 Bradford Washburn Award to this year's distinguished honoree, Margot Lee Shetterly.

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Oct 25, 2018

Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Halloween Happening

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Kick off your Halloween as the Toys take over the Planetarium for an unforgettable evening of masquerade, music, and mayhem under the dome!

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Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Halloween Happening

Oct 28, 2018

National Geographic Live: A Photographer's Life of Love and War

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Join Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario at Sanders Theatre as she chronicles her harrowing work.

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National Geographic Live: A Photographer's Life of Love and War

Oct 30, 2018

Movies Under the Dome: Alien

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In the Planetarium, no one can hear you scream. Enjoy the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien under the stars.

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Nov 3, 2018

Aging and Mobility with Open Style Lab

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Celebrate the work of engineers, occupational therapists, and designers who participated in a special summer program with Open Style Lab.

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Nov 14, 2018

Lee and Nile Albright Annual Symposium –
Our (Super)human Brains

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Experience the world of a doctor who uses his (super)synesthetic brain to treat patients, and learn about your own (super)human brain.

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Lee and Nile Albright Annual Symposium – Our (Super)human Brains

Nov 15, 2018

How to Dress Well

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For one-night only, How to Dress Well comes to the Museum of Science for an incredible, visionary live performance in the Planetarium!

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Jan 11, 2019

National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World

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Join Egyptology professor Dr. Kara Cooney at Sanders Theatre as she illuminate a time when women ruled the world.

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National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World

Feb 27, 2019

A Reno Family Foundation Symposium –
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

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Enjoy a live taping of the popular podcast Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness during this Reno Family Foundation Symposium.

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Weekends

Music Under the Dome

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On Friday and Saturday evenings, experience one of our innovative and immersive music offerings in the Charles Hayden Planetarium.

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RECURRING EVENT

Science on Screen

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Attend screenings of outstanding films introduced by noted scientists.

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Recurring Event

SubSpace Project

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Plug in to your favorite musical legends as they ignite the Charles Hayden Planetarium in a series of one-of-a-kind tributes.

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Recurring Event

Book Club for the Curious

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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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