Special Programs
In addition to its regularly scheduled shows and presentations, the Museum frequently plans special programs that happen both within the Exhibit Halls and around Boston. Here is a listing of what's ahead.
- The Mystic River in Film (Special Program)
- Join us for a free screening of three short films produced by students from Emerson College. The Mystic River is an integral part of many neighborhoods near the Museum of Science. The future of the river and its surrounding communities relies on an educated understanding of issues related to science, technology, and the environment ... (details).
July 25, 2008
- Archaeology Week (Special Program)
- Experience the fun and excitement of archaeology with an entire week of special programs and events at the Museum. Solve the mystery of a strange tomb, or watch a spear hurtle though the air at over 60 miles per hour in one of our live presentations. Soar over the pyramids of Egypt by experiencing one of our thrilling Omni films ... (details).
October 06, 2008
- Green Trail (Special Program)
- The Museum of Science's Green Trail offers a self-guided, cell-phone tour of environmentally sustainable buildings in the Boston area. Visit the tour's website to find out more about what some organizations around Boston and Cambridge are doing to create great places for working, living, and learning ... (details).
- The Museum's Green Initiative (Special Program)
- In all we do, the Museum of Science strives to be a leader in using science to understand and consider the consequences of human actions on the Earth's ability to sustain and nurture life, and to use that understanding to guide our endeavors. For more information, please download the brochure (PDF) available below ... (details).
- Firefly Watch (Special Program)
- Spotting fireflies is a special part of any warm summer night, because we so rarely see them. Are fireflies disappearing from our landscape? If so, why? What can we do about it? This Citizen Science website helps researchers determine why fireflies seem to be declining, and it offers the general ... (details).
