On October 25, experience art, science, and technology woven together in this one-night-only multimedia art occurrence, presented by the Museum and happening exclusively at the Midway Artist Studios! Featuring curation, works, and support by MASARY Studios, AVFX, Boston CyberArts, Illuminus Boston, MIT Spatial Sound Lab, and Boston Lyric Opera. Register for free: https://bit.ly/3NGIeAl
Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Boston, MA 24,562 followers
Inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone - in museums, classrooms and online.
About us
One of the world's largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, the Museum of Science, Boston introduces 1.5 million visitors a year to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) via dynamic programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. The Museum of Science carries out its mission as a leader in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology through world-class exhibits, industry-leading curriculum, and innovative programming. As science and technology shapes our lives, it means we: • Promote active citizenship • Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance of science • Make STEM accessible to young people of all backgrounds and abilities These principles manifest every day in all we do within the Museum walls as well as around the world, as a steward of our community, as informal and formal educators, and as advocates for scientific advancement. Since its founding in 1830, the Museum of Science has been at the cutting edge of scientific study and education. Today it has become an iconic symbol of the city’s long cultural and technological history – and future. Within its ¾ mile long building, the Museum of Science includes: • 10,000 square foot Hall of Human Life, allowing visitors to explore how they engage with their own bodies • Thomson Theater of Electricity, home to the world’s largest Van de Graaf generator which makes indoor lightning • Charles Hayden Planetarium, the most technologically advanced theater in New England • Mugar Omni Theater, New England’s only dome IMAX screen • Award-winning pre-K – 8 engineering curriculum, EiE, reaching 1.3 million students each year As a leader in the world’s museum community, we use our role as educator and communicator to bring diverse communities together to learn, share, and consider our collective role in the future of our planet.
- Website
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http://www.mos.org/
External link for Museum of Science
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1830
- Specialties
- science and engineering education, technological literacy, museum, cultural attraction, exhibit design, curriculum, engineering, kids, fun, events, programs, planetarium, IMAX theater, Butterfly Garden, 4D Theater, Theater of Electricity, STEM, Engineering Curriculum, tourist destination, field trips, biology, chemistry, physics, Mugar Omni Theater, Space, and Dinosaurs
Locations
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1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114, US
Employees at Museum of Science
Updates
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On October 24, kick off your Halloween as Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys take over our Charles Hayden Planetarium for an annual unforgettable evening of masquerade, music, and mayhem. Get your tickets early and enjoy a special discounted price! Tickets: https://bit.ly/4eAoQ3r
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Our first-ever environmental justice resource fair on Saturday, October 19 celebrates the power of working together toward a sustainable, just future! GreenRoots, Inc., the Environmental Protection Agency, Boston, and others will present their inspiring and empowering work. With special guest Dr. Robert Bullard, the "father of environmental justice." Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y1fI0O
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“It's no longer so much about how embryos are made or where they come from, but more what they can possibly do.” Insoo Hyun, bioethicist and director of the Center for Life Science spoke to The Atlantic about the ethical questions surrounding embryo models. https://lnkd.in/epUjZRSh
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Congrats to Gary Ruvkun of Harvard University and Victor Ambros of UMass Chan Medical School on your The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! Your groundbreaking work in genetics continues to inspire and advance our understanding of science, and we’re proud to see such incredible innovation coming from right around the corner in Boston! #NobelPrize #Science #Medicine
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Never has cuteness been more cutting edge! On October 22, Brian Hare, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Dogs, returns to the Museum of Science, Boston for an evening of conversation with acclaimed actress and animal behaviorist Isabella Rossellini, celebrating the release of Puppy Kindergarten. Discover why Puppy Kindergarten is more than a place; it is also a philosophy: a new way of raising dogs that helps set them up for success. Tickets: https://bit.ly/480mDw4
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On Wednesday, October 23 join us for a conversation with Kongjian Yu, PhD on the environmental challenges faced by cities around the world, as well as nature-based solutions for sustainable urban environments. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/47THIrP
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Another event you don't want to miss if you will be at IMEX2024 Vegas!
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We're celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month on October 5 and October 6 at the Museum! Join us for an exciting weekend event featuring speakers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and more! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e7sn9u
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The Museum celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month! On October 5 and October 6 join us for a special weekend event featuring speakers, family activates, performances and more. And, thanks to generous support from MathWorks select Omni films are free on Saturday, October 5! (Pick up tickets at the Museum box office day of show; first come, first served). https://bit.ly/4e7sn9u