** coming soon **
Planetarium is closed until early 2011 due to renovations and technological updates.
This park-like setting invites visitors to run, jump, swing and use familiar objects like playground equipment and bicycle parts to investigate the pushes and pulls of everyday life: the forces that s
Use your senses like a scientist to better observe the world.
This permanent exhibit not only chronicles the inspiring lives of seven very different engineering leaders, but also engages visitors in the engineering and problem-solving activities that are as impo
Ancient stone tools, poisonous plants, DNA, fossil skulls and tamarin monkeys all have something in common: they are all clues that help explain why all life on Earth, including humans, evolves over g
In the Fossil Mammal Hall learn about the evolution of hoofed creatures, including some bizarre forms that emerged when South America was an island continent. See the fossilized skeleton of a 2,200-po
Katharine Lane Weems (1899-1989), a Boston-born artist, donated her collection to the Museum of Science to demonstrate the many connections between science and art. There are 30 bronze sculptures of a
The world of maps is one of infinite possibilities. They help us navigate from here to there, but they can also be abstractions, diagrams of relationships or interactions over time. This exhibit shows
Get a feel for New England's natural environment with these classic dioramas. In addition to these windows on wide-ranging landscapes, the exhibit's model birds, casts of feet, antlers, beak
Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory filled with exotic plants. Overlooking the Charles River, this tropical oasis offers a wonderful opportunity to get close to a variety of
The evolutionary history of vertebrates began more than 500 million years ago (mya). In Romer Hall explore this history with fossils including the 42-foot long Kronosaurus from 153 mya, a plateosaurus
Sunlight is the world's largest energy resource, and more energy in the form of sunlight reaches Earth every hour than humans consume in a year. In this exhibit, visitors can learn how we can mak
'Cahners ComputerPlace' provides multiple exhibit areas for visitor explorations in computer science, communications and robotics, providing hands-on and virtual experiences with help when n
Wind turbines are appearing more frequently both in the news and along highways. Observe one type of wind energy technology in this mural depiction, and learn about the advantages and drawbacks of alt
Designed for children from birth to age eight and their accompanying grownups, the 'Discovery Center' offers an assortment of fun, hands-on activities that are designed to encourage discover
This exhibit is presents in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing and President Kennedy's grand vision that made the achievement possible. In 1961, President Kennedy chall
This exhibit presents a glassed-in beehive that allows visitors to observe bees in their natural setting. Watch as thousands of bees travel in and out of the colony and perform a variety of jobs, incl
'To The Moon' tells the story of the Apollo program through artifacts that show the jump in the technology capability that allowed the astronauts to successfully land on the moon.
Scientists use models to better understand the real world, and visitors to this exhibit can use a wide variety of models, scientific and otherwise, to learn and practice some of the basic tools from t
This exhibit introduces the exciting adventure of astronomical discovery through hands-on activities, 3-D models, computer activities and historic artifacts.
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