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Field Trip Activities

Choose the events and activities that fit best with your lesson plan. Please bear in mind that some require advance reservations. Here are some tips to help you plan ahead so that your day at the Museum runs as smoothly as possible:

  • Permanent exhibits are included with Exhibit Halls admission and are open during regular Museum hours, unless otherwise noted.

  • Each live presentation is designed with a target grade level in mind but is open to a general audience. No fees in addition to Exhibit Halls admission are required, but some presentations require advance registration.
    Check the daily schedule to find events taking place at their regularly scheduled times, or pick up a copy of Your Visit Today when you arrive at the Museum.
    Since most programs are open to the public, seating is first come, first served.

  • 3-D Digital Cinema, Omni and Planetarium shows, and the Butterfly Garden require additional fees and reservations for a timed entrance.

  • Exhibit Halls, 3-D Digital Cinema, Omni films, Planetarium, and Butterfly Garden tickets should be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.

  • Other field trip activities that require a reservation should be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Omni

  • Check the daily schedule for show times, or choose one of the multitude of films in our library that supports your curriculum. Subject to availability, these films may be reserved for school groups (minimum of 50 people). They are available from September - June, 11:00 a.m. Some films may also be available at 10:00 a.m. Inquire for days.
  • Closed captioning, show scripts, and special soundtracks are available for select shows. For more information, call 617-723-2500.
  • All Omni films are recommended for grades 3 - 12, unless otherwise noted. Length: 50 min. Capacity: 314 seats.

3-D Digital Cinema

  • Available: Inquire for days and times. Schedule subject to change without notice.
  • Shows are recommended for students in grades 2 - 12. Length: 20 min. Capacity: 120.

Planetarium

  • Available: Inquire for days and times.
  • Schedule subject to change without notice. Length: 35 - 45 min. Capacity: 239 seats.

Butterfly Garden

  • Entry times every 15 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.
  • Schedule subject to change without notice. Length: 30 min. Capacity: 30.

For more information on making reservations, please visit our field trip reservations page or call Science Central (daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST).