Museum of Science, Boston

Free Test Screening: Space Junk (Special Program): The Museum is considering an IMAX® film for the Mugar Omni Theater, and we want your opinion! You are invited to attend a survey screening for Space Junk. The screening is free; your only obligation is to complete a short survey at the conclusion of the film. Tickets will be available in the Museum ... (details).

Environmental Media Screening (Special Program): Emerson College and the Museum of Science present the fourth annual student film screening and discussion. This year’s event features powerful documentaries on current environmental issues, such as the struggle of South Boston residents to preserve environmental harmony in the midst of urban renewal; ... (details).

Rare But Real: Big Earthquakes in the Eastern US (Special Program): Starting in late 1811, a series of large earthquakes rattled the New Madrid Fault Zone near the modern states of Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. Two hundred years later, we're still working to understand why this area produced the biggest earthquakes east of the Rockies in US history. The answer has ... (details).

Ghosts of Jupiter Entertainment Show (Special Program): Experience the Charles Hayden Planetarium in a different way! Enjoy the music of local band Ghosts of Jupiter while striking visuals dance across the dome above, taking you on a rock-and-roll journey through space and time. More stunning than the old laser shows, this special event celebrates the new ... (details).

National Chemistry Week Celebration (Special Program): Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2011! See exciting demonstrations from Bassam Shakhashiri, professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the president-elect of the American Chemical Society, and participate in hands-on health and wellness-themed activities. Learn how soap and ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series National Chemistry Week.

Women In Science Luncheon (Special Program): Join us on Tuesday, October 18 for the Fall 2011 Women in Science Luncheon, "The Strange Family Across the Street" and Other Coming-of-Age Stories, with Dr. Yolonda Colson, Director of the Women's Lung Cancer Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital. The event includes a seated luncheon and presentation by Dr ... (details).

Archaeology Fair (Special Program): Experience the excitement of archaeology with dozens of hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs, including many related to the special exhibit A Day in Pompeii. Talk to more than 25 archaeologists from New England, and explore how their research is changing the way we look at the past ... (details).

Dinner in Pompeii (Special Program): Program starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Boston. Embark on a culinary exploration of ancient Pompeii with chef and art historian Maite Gomez-Rejón. Over a four-course dinner, we'll journey from ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Let's Talk About Food.

2011 Washburn Award (Special Program): Join the Museum community in honoring the 2011 Washburn Award recipient, Jean-Michel Cousteau. The Museum gratefully thanks and acknowledges the following generous Founder Table Hosts as of July 22: Jaishree and Desh Deshpande Dr. Jean Nichols and Dr. Richard A. DiPerna Michael and Susan Thonis Ticket ... (details).

Red Cross Blood Drive (Special Program): On Thursday, August 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the American Red Cross hosts a blood drive at the Museum of Science. Donors will receive a free pass to tour the Exhibit Halls, where among the 700 interactive exhibits, they can learn more about blood and get a head-to-toe understanding of their own bodies in the Human Body Connection exhibit ... (details).

Meet the Museum Street Team (Special Program): This summer, the Museum's street team visits fairs and festivals around the greater Boston area. Here's where we're scheduled to appear: > Saturday, July 16: Festival Betances, Villa Victoria, Boston (South End), 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. > Sunday, August 14: North End Family Day, Boston (North End), 12:00 - 4:00 p ... (details).

Science After Dark: The Stuff You Didn't Learn in School (Special Program): Teens only! Check out this free after-hours event for a chance to walk on water, step inside a bubble, experiment with liquid nitrogen, and take home a free XBOX 360 with KINECT. Highlights include: > Planetarium show: Arrive by 6:45 p.m. to join us for a special welcome in the newly renovated Charles Hayden Planetarium ... (details).

Let's Talk About Food Festival (Special Program): Experience an outdoor celebration of food, health, cooking, and science. Demonstrations, tastings, Q&A with experts, and a varied menu of activities spark conversations about some of the hottest topics in the world of food. Highlights include: > Main Stage and Sub-Zero and Wolf Demo Kitchen Join ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Let's Talk About Food.

EurekaFest: Heavy Metal IV (Special Program): Watch teams of high school students from across the country compete in an all-day design challenge: to build wind turbines powerful enough to hoist metal garbage cans 40 feet to the Museum's ceiling! The day culminates in a "big bang" when the cans — as many as 30 in all — are released in one loud finale ... (details).

Mars Weekend (Special Program): Meet researchers who work closely with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to change how we look at the Universe. Modern satellites orbiting the Moon and Mars are sending us astonishingly detailed images of craters, canyons, gullies, and lava flows. What can these surface features tell us about ... (details).

Machine Science Robot Sumo Competition (Special Program): Metal shovels, fat tires, clever code — what turns a regular robot into a Sumo wrestling champion? Find out when Machine Science of Cambridge hosts a battle of autonomous robots built and programmed by students from schools and community centers all over Boston and Lowell. All visitors are invited ... (details).

Reaching Across Cultures and Ethnicities Day (Special Program): Join us for this celebration and meet representatives from more than 16 local organizations providing valuable information on issues of health, education, and neighborhood development. These themes reflect the content of the RACE: Are We So Different? exhibit. The day features a live performance ... (details).

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science 2011 (Special Program): Meet dynamic women who love their careers in science and engineering! Hear them describe their work and experiences in fields ranging from archaeology and astrophysics to marine biology and weather forecasting. Then, try out exciting experiments in related fields at our Technology Tables. Schedule subject ... (details).

Earth Week (Special Program): Celebrate Earth Week at the Museum with ecology-themed programs — including Live Animal shows — that address the surprising new secrets about our dynamic planet and its interconnected systems. On Earth Day (Friday, April 22), the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center hosts special presentations ... (details).

Boston Marathon Week (Special Program): Experience the excitement of the Boston Marathon® throughout the week leading up to the main event on Patriots Day. Starting with a Museum-wide kickoff event on Saturday, April 9, visitors can learn all about how the human body deals with the intense pressures of running a marathon. Gain a ... (details).

National Robotics Week (Special Program): Join us April 9 - 17 for this second-annual celebration that explores how robots impact society, both now and in years to come. Throughout the week, check out special presentations in the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, and visit the robots in Cahners ComputerPlace, like the Mars personal ... (details).

Community Dialogues with the YWCA Boston (Special Program): Participate in a community dialogue based on the Native American talking circle. This format provides a productive, non-confrontational way to explore and foster diversity, as well as to learn a valuable communication technique. The dialogues offer a facilitated discussion where all participants are ... (details).

Invented Here! (Special Program): In collaboration with the Boston Patent Law Association, the Museum of Science is proud to present Invented Here!, celebrating New England's breakthrough inventions and inventors. Join us as we celebrate the region's newest and most innovative technologies. By recognizing these innovators, their inventions, ... (details).

Race, Place, and Science (Special Program): Join local scientists as they examine how health disparities in Boston relate to race and geography. Are our parks and playgrounds healthy and safe? Is race a factor in studies that link cardiac health to the proximity of living near a highway? Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute scientists ... (details).

NOVA's Making Stuff Day: Explorations in Materials Science and Engineering (Special Program): Learn all about the field of materials science — how scientists and engineers make stuff stronger, smaller, smarter, and cleaner — by exploring these activities throughout the Exhibit Halls. Explore Cool Stuff! Get your hands on some cool stuff and have fun while you join scientists from ... (details).

Renewable Energy Fair (Special Program): When it comes to renewable energy, wind turbines and solar panels are just the beginning — see what's on the horizon in this rapidly advancing field! Get a sneak peek of emerging energy technologies directly from the people who develop and apply them. Hear guest researchers and innovators present ... (details).

Sustainability and Science (Special Program): Learn about sustainable science through hands-on and interactive activities featuring Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Outreach Fellows and Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge winners. This event allows students of all ages to interact with college students dedicated to sustainability. Attendees ... (details).

Earthquake Day (Special Program): How well are you prepared for an earthquake? Shake it up as the Museum takes a closer look at seismic activity and participates in a nation-wide earthquake drill. Large earthquakes are rare in New England, but they do happen, and with a few simple precautions we can endure them unharmed. Two presentations ... (details).

When Should I Be Screened for Breast Cancer? (Special Program): Nearly a year ago, the United States Preventive Services Task Force introduced new guidelines that recommend fewer screenings for breast cancer at later ages. The American Cancer Society and others, however, advocate for the previous standards — annual mammograms beginning at age 40. A panel of ... (details).

2010 Washburn Award (Special Program): Please note: Limited tickets remain. Please contact the special events office at 617-589-0185 with any questions. Join the Museum community in honoring the 2010 Washburn Award recipient, Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, with an introduction by the 1998 recipient, Dr. Timothy Johnson. Tables of 10 are available ... (details).

Free Fun Friday (Special Program): Thanks to the generosity of the Highland Street Foundation, all Museum visitors receive complimentary Exhibit Halls admission on Friday, August 27. In addition to our regularly scheduled presentations, exhibits, and activities, enjoy entry to our traveling exhibits, George Washington Carver and Whales | Tohorā ... (details).

Ocean Voices (Special Program): With Halsey Burgund, musician, sound artist, and member of the the band aesthetic evidence; and Patrick Ramage, Global Whale Program director, International Fund for Animal Welfare (6:00 p.m. performance only). Introductory remarks by Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., marine biologist. Oceanic issues are ... (details).

Meet the da Vinci Surgical Robot (Special Program): On Father's Day, join Dr. Ingolf Tuerk and the da Vinci surgical robot to hear about the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery. The only robot of its type currently available, the da Vinci Surgical System helps a surgeon perform complex, minimally invasive surgery. Patients select robotic surgery because ... (details).

Israeli Innovation Technology Week (Special Program): Israel's expertise in renewable energy — including solar-thermal and geothermal sources — has positioned the country as a world leader in clean technology and life sciences. To showcase Israel's achievements, the Museum hosts representatives and exhibits from Israeli companies that have emerged as global leaders in these fields ... (details).

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science 2010 (Special Program): Meet dynamic women who love their careers in science and engineering! Hear them describe their work and experiences in fields ranging from archaeology and astrophysics to marine biology and weather forecasting. Then, try out exciting experiments in related fields at our Technology Tables. Schedule: Thursday, ... (details).

Firefly Day (Special Program): The Museum kicks off the third year of its Firefly Watch citizen science project with a day-long celebration of our volunteers and the insects they follow. Enjoy special presentations from firefly scientists, a multimedia slide show, and children's activities as you learn about these wonderful and fascinating insects ... (details).

Cambridge Science Festival (Special Program): Showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science and technology, this multifaceted, multicultural event features exhibitions, plays, concerts, poetry readings, lectures, demonstrations, and debates. Unless otherwise indicated, events are included with Exhibit Halls admission ... (details).

Cambridge Science Festival Overnight (Special Program): Be among the first to experience the Cambridge Science Festival at the Museum by sleeping over on the night before it starts! Students in grades 1 - 7 and their adult chaperones are invited to see what happens at the Museum at night. Discover science in an entertaining, educational, and interactive ... (details).

Birdology (Special Program): Join us as we welcome New Hampshire naturalist and author Sy Montgomery to the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center stage. Montgomery presents two bird-themed talks before adjourning to the Museum store to sign copies of her new book, Birdology. Schedule of events: Birds Are Dinosaurs Hear ... (details).

Boston Marathon® Fundraising Dinner (Special Program): The Museum of Science invites you to join us in celebration of our 2010 Boston Marathon team. Let's support our 15 runners in this home stretch to reach their training and fundraising goals. Contributions benefit Museum's Traveling Programs, ensuring that the program expands to more communities and aiding in the purchase of a new van fleet ... (details).

Owl Festival (Special Program): Join us for this feathered festival that features live owls, guest researchers, and special activities. Free with Exhibit Halls admission. > Eyes on Owls Learn about wild owls and their habitats as Eyes on Owls's Marcia and Mark Wilson present the festival's main event. 1:00, 3:00, and 5:00 p.m. Tickets: ... (details).

National Engineers Week (Special Program): The Museum celebrates National Engineers Week February 14 - 20 with an array of engaging educational experiences, all of which are free with Exhibit Halls admission. > Design Challenges Join in hands-on activities to design, build, and test a prototype solution to engineering puzzles or problems. ... (details).

Arabia Premiere (Special Program): Open your eyes to a magical place! Celebrate the opening of the new IMAX® Dome film Arabia with a specially themed reception. Enjoy belly dancing and henna art demonstrations courtesy of the Boston Center for Adult Education, and learn more about the film from its star, special guest Hamzah Jamjoom, a Saudi Arabian filmmaker ... (details).

Activists Overnight (Special Program): Be among the first to attend a special overnight for teens at the Museum of Science! Participating students from grades 6 - 12 attend workshops and drop-in activities that address hunger, poverty, and related science topics. Work with City Year mentors to find out how you can make a difference in your community ... (details).

World Wide Views on Global Warming (Special Program): Take part in two fall forums that invite voices from around the globe to weigh in on our growing environmental challenges. On September 27, hear from the experts on what environmental policy options will be considered during the 2009 COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference, and learn what laypeople ... (details).

Target: Sun! (Special Program): Follow the link above to hear an interview with solar physicist Dr. Gemma Attrill. The Sun makes our life on Earth possible by providing us with light, heat, and other types of energy, but how much do we really know about our closest star? Join us for activities and demonstrations about the Sun, as ... (details).

Who Gets Breast Cancer? (Special Program): Over 200,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. About 10% of the women diagnosed had a well-known genetic mutation and almost 1% of breast cancer cases are in men. Learn about cancer genes and how heredity can play a role in determining an individual's risk for this disease ... (details).

The Science Behind... (Special Program): Dance with Darwin, experiment with Dr. Martini's mixology, delve into hands-on challenges and activities led by Museum educators, and delight in a menu designed by Chef Wolfgang Puck. As a special treat, preview Harry Potter™: The Exhibition before it opens to the public and enjoy exclusive access to Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life ... (details).

Target: Moon! (Special Program): This morning, NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) is scheduled to crash into a Moon crater and take detailed measurements of the impact. Will they find evidence of water under the surface of the Moon? Watch a NASA video broadcast of the experiment, and join Museum staff ... (details).

Food, Inc. Screening (Special Program): Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has teamed up with the Museum of Science to show the critically acclaimed Food, Inc., by filmmaker Robert Kenner. The film features interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma, In Defense of Food: An Eater's ... (details).

Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration (Special Program): The Museum marks the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing with a full day of activities, including one lucky person's chance to ask a question of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Join us for a special exhibit, Planetarium show, live presentations, and a live broadcast from the Newseum, organized by NASA ... (details).

2009 Washburn Climb (Special Program): Join us for the 2009 Washburn Climb of Mount Washington, honoring Bradford Washburn, founding director of the Museum of Science. Remembered for his achievements as a cartographer, mountaineer, photographer, and pilot, as well as visionary Museum leader, Washburn created a map of Mount Washington that is still used by climbers today ... (details).

Urban Ecology (Special Program): How green is our city? Find out as the Museum of Science and Emerson College showcase eight student-produced films that explore urban environmental science through a range of topics, from bike lanes to science clubs for girls. In addition, enjoy a live musical performance. Seating is limited; free ... (details).

The Navy of the Future (Special Program): Vice Admiral Kevin McCoy of Naval Sea Systems Command speaks about U.S. maritime strategy and the Navy's ships of the future.. (details).

Innovators Event: Flight Night (Special Program): Come enjoy the practical side of the science of flight! A team of instructors will demonstrate some principles of aeronautical physics and let you personally experiment with the four basic forces at work when a body is in flight — lift, thrust, gravity, and drag. Build your own kite-in-a-box, ... (details).

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science 2009 (Special Program): Meet dynamic women who love their careers in science and engineering! Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2, visit the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to learn about their work and experiences in a range of exciting fields. In addition to talking with these ... (details).

2009 Washburn Award (Special Program): This event has sold out, and the Museum is no longer accepting reservations. Please contact 617-589-0185 with questions. Join the Museum community in honoring the 2009 Washburn Award recipient, Thomas L. Friedman , Pulitzer-Prize-winning New York Times columnist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: ... (details).

Innovators Event: Developing Creative Thinking Through Play (Special Program): With Mitchel Resnick, PhD "In today's rapidly changing world, people must continually come up with creative solutions to unexpected problems," says Mitchel Resnick of the MIT Media Laboratory. Many people learn to solve specific problems, but are unable to adapt and improvise when unanticipated situations arise ... (details).

Innovators Event: Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game (Special Program): Twenty-one (blackjack) is one of the few casino games in which a skilled player can beat the house odds. Join Dan Nussbaum, former member of the MIT blackjack team made famous by the book Bringing Down the House and subsequent film 21, for a discussion about card counting — the most commonly used method for beating the odds ... (details).

WERS CD Release Show (Special Program): WERS celebrates the release of its third live compilation album, Music For The Independent Mind: Volume Three with a concert in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Tune in to WERS for your chance to join us for this intimate performance from two artists, Juliana Hatfield (pictured) and Sarah Borges, accompanied by a dazzling laser show ... (details).

Military Medicine (Special Program): To honor our military veterans, the Museum hosts a special all-day event focusing on cutting-edge military technology. Guest researchers introduce visitors to new military devices, such as robots that can find Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Other topics include medical training and treatments for battlefield injuries ... (details).

2008 Washburn Award (Special Program): Join the Museum community in honoring the 2008 Washburn Award recipient, Neil deGrasse Tyson, PhD, first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose directorship of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and host of the PBS NOVA scienceNOW program. During the event, Dr. Tyson will engage in discussion with guest moderator Robert P ... (details).

Innovators Preview of Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids (Special Program): The Museum of Science invites the Innovators to a private networking event and preview of Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids. How did the folklore of unicorns, griffins, krakens, and other enduring beings originate? Why do they continue to thrill, terrify, entertain, and inspire us? Incorporating ... (details).

Technologies for Detecting Breast Cancer: What Is Best for Me? (Special Program): In the United States this year, more than 180,000 people have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Although many cases are treatable, early detection is essential. Current technologies for imaging cancer include mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as new molecular techniques ... (details).

Boston Archaeology on the Greenway (Special Program): As part of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway inaugural celebration, you can discover Boston's past as you take a trip back in time Walk into a reconstruction of a 300 year-old bathroom, crush grain at the site of an old Boston grist mill, and meet Katherine Nanny Naylor, a distinguished woman from ... (details).

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).

Summer Stargazing: An Exclusive Innovators Event (Special Program): A roof with a view of the summer stars is reserved especially for you! Come and see the wide heavens and city skylines in closeup, as only the Museum of Science can offer. Clear skies permitting,* view a wide range of stunning deep-sky objects as well as focal points along the Charles River. The evening ... (details).

Grand Slam: A Baseball As America Opening Celebration (Special Program): The Museum of Science, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and Ernst & Young cordially invite you to a special event, featuring members of the Hall of Fame! Carlton Fisk, Wade Boggs, Dennis Eckersley, Eddie Murray, and Bobby Doerr are expected to attend this evening's event.* Our "final ... (details).

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science 2008 (Special Program): Our interactive Inspiring Minds program is back for a second year! Join us in the Gordon Current Science and Technology Center each morning, May 1 - 3, for opportunities to talk with exciting scientists who love their work. In addition, try out the activities at our popular "Technology Tables," where ... (details).

Innovators, We Need to Talk! (Special Program): Got ideas? The Museum's adult audience task force wants to hear from you. Help us improve the range of activities we offer to young professionals. Join us for an exclusive reception and brainstorming session! Share your personal stories with the Museum staff who develop our courses, lectures, and special programs for adults ... (details).

2008 Walker Prize (Special Program): Join the Museum community in honoring this year's Walker Prize recipient, James J. McCarthy, PhD, Alexander Agassiz Professor of Biological Oceanography at Harvard University. Recognized as one of the world's leading experts on global climate change, McCarthy has served on numerous international committees ... (details).

Exclusive Innovators Event (Special Program): Get a sneak peek at the revolutionary planetarium technology and software being developed for use in the Museum's Charles Hayden Planetarium. Robin Symonds, Planetarium manager, and experts from Sky-Skan, Inc. — the world's leading designer and supplier of high-end planetarium technologies — ... (details).

National Engineering Week (Special Program): During school vacation week (February 17 - 23), the Museum celebrates National Engineering Week with specially focused programs and staffed activities throughout the Exhibit Halls. Discover extended Design Challenges, where visitors can take on the role of an engineer and design, construct, and test a prototype ... (details).

Sneak Preview: Dino Death Trap (Special Program): The Museum's Wright Theater hosts a special preview screening of Dino Death Trap, which airs on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, December 9. Through this special screening, ticket winners can travel to western China as scientists unlock the mysteries of the evolution of dinosaurs, and watch ... (details).

NanoExpress Bus (Special Program): Don't miss a visit to this specially outfitted bus, open during Museum hours in the plaza (near the entrance) through Saturday, December 1. Developed in 2006 by Howard University, the NanoExpress Bus is a mobile laboratory where visitors can explore nanoscale science and technology research first hand ... (details).

World Usability Day (Special Program): World Usability Day is a worldwide event with activities taking place at over 115 locations in 35 countries. It is sponsored by industry practitioners seeking to raise awareness of user-centered, design-related careers and individuals' rights to safe, effective, and easy-to-use products. On November ... (details).

Health Awareness Month (Special Program): November is Health Awareness month at the Museum. Join us on Thursday mornings to hear scientists discuss four major health issues: lung cancer, diabetes, smoking, and epilepsy. Come to the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center at 9:30 a.m. to watch a live broadcast on New England Cable News ... (details).

Crime Prevention Presentations (Special Program): Certified self-defense instructors Bob Colantoni, Museum director of public safety, and Amanda O'Loughlin, Museum security supervisor, offer safety tips based on the RAD Systems® program of risk awareness, risk prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance. Light refreshments served. Presentations are free to the public ... (details).

Women In Science Luncheon Tenth Anniversary (Special Program): Thank you for your support of the Women in Science special tenth anniversary celebration. For information on upcoming speakers or to be added to the exclusive invitation mailing list, please contact special events: wisluncheons@mos.org Join us on Monday, October 29 at the Westin Boston Waterfront ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Women in Science.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Special Program): Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers in women. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Museum welcomes guest presenters to discuss the importance of increased awareness, genetic ... (details).

Alternative Energy 2007 (Special Program): During the first four weekends in September, Museum staff and special guests are making live presentations addressing the interconnectedness of energy, transportation, and the environment. These events, presented in the Gordon Current Science and Technology Center, offer an informative prelude to the ... (details).

Chemistry in Action: Health and Wellness (Special Program): On Sunday, August 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., visitors to the Museum can explore a variety of health- and wellness-related subjects such as UV ray protection, healthful food choices, and glucose testing. Hosted in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS), Chemistry in Action provides ... (details).

Hurricane on the Bayou Screening with Tab Benoit (Special Program): For this special event, Hurricane on the Bayou musician Tab Benoit joins Museum visitors in the Mugar Omni Theater for a brief presentation followed by a screening of the film. This is an great opportunity to meet one of the film's stars, and to learn more about Louisiana wetland conservation as we near ... (details).

Live Report on Dolphins from the Bahamas (Special Program): Hear about the research that Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, director of the Dolphin Communication Project, is doing at a dolphin training facility in the Bahamas. On Monday, August 13, Dr. Dudzinski talks with us live from Nassau and answers questions from our audience. (details).

Live From the North Pole! (Special Program): As part of the 4th International Polar Year — a period of intensive Arctic and Antarctic exploration — the Museum offers an opportunity to speak with scientists exploring geothermal vents in the deep ocean at Gakkel Ridge. On August 8 at 2:00 p.m., join us in Cahners Theater to speak in ... (details).

How Do Dolphins Communicate? (Special Program): Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski from the Mystic Aquarium and the Dolphin Communication Project describes her extensive research with dolphins in the Bahamas, Japan's Mikura Island, and Honduras. Join us for two special presentations on the Gordon Current Science & Technology stage. (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Special Presentations.

Technology Day: Designs That Make a Difference (Special Program): Drop in to learn how students from MIT's D-Lab are developing innovations to be used in underserved communities throughout Africa and South America. (details).

EurekaFest (Special Program): Be inspired by inventors! This multi-day celebration includes a lecture with John Underkoffler, creator of G-Speak Gestural Technology System, and inventor presentations in Cahners Theater by the 2007 winners of two inaugural awards: the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize and the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability ... (details).

Science of Juggling (Special Program): On Monday, April 23, Museum visitors can witness the awe-inspiring juggling of Big Apple Circus talent, Valdis Yanovskis. During a 20-minute presentation, Yanovskis will amaze spectators with a range of juggling feats, while a Museum of Science presenter reveals the fascinating science behind this ancient and skillful art ... (details).

Pulse Pool Installation (Special Program): During the Cambridge Science Festival and the Boston Cyberarts Festival, the Museum of Science, Boston and New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc. present "Pulse Pool." Bridging art and human biology via technology — as well as two capital cities: Boston and Oklahoma City — Pulse Pool is an interactive ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series When Science Meets Art.

Animation Showcase (Special Program): On Saturday, March 31, the Museum of Science will host students from Emerson College who will showcase their short animation films. The 45-minute presentations will take place in the Museum's Cahners Theater at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Visitors can drop in at any time during the presentations to see student ... (details).

Build Some Fun (Special Program): On Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Museum of Science, celebrate the creative world of engineering with a special event produced in collaboration with WGBH. Kids of all ages can try hands-on activities featured in WGBH's newest kids series: Curious George, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman, and Design Squad (premiering in February) ... (details).

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Special Program): Just in time for Valentine's Day, Science on Screen presents this mind-bending romance from the minds of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and director Michel Gondry. Jim Carrey stars as Joel, a man struggling to come to terms with his painful breakup from Clementine (Kate Winslet). When Joel learns his ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing Science on Screen Series.

humanⁿ Digital Kaleidoscope (Special Program): The humanⁿ kaleidoscope reflects your spin on humanity. Stand in front of the camera and watch the kaleidoscope mix your live video with topical background images, making you a visible player in world events. Step forward and to the side and you cause the kaleidoscope to spin and zoom. This new ... (details).

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science 2007 (Special Program): Every Sunday afternoon in May (2007), from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., inspiring women who love their careers in science and engineering gathered in The Gordon Current Science and Technology Center. They described their work and told their experiences in special presentations but also talked personally with guests ... (details).
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Women in Science.

Neri Oxman: At the Frontier of Ecological Design (Special Program): Biology inspires Neri Oxman. Working at the interface of environmental design, science, and art, Oxman is inventing the future of energy-efficient building materials. A Presidential Fellow at MIT's Department of Architecture, Oxman is inventing novel ways to design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain ... (details).

September Salem Days (Special Program): Throughout September, Salem, MA residents and their families are invited to visit the Museum of Science, Boston to experience free science adventure. Explore more than 700 interactive exhibits, attend live presentations, experience indoor lightning storms, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and ... (details).

Pompeii Zipcar (Special Program): Through Sunday, February 5 Rent the hottest car in town! The Museum and Zipcar have partnered to create the first-ever Museum of Science Zipcar! From now until February 5, when you rent* this Pompeii-inspired Mini Cooper for just $9.75/hour, you also receive a pair of complimentary tickets to visit the exhibit A Day in Pompeii** ... (details).

Cosmic Quest SCVNGR Trek (Special Program): Calling all galactic explorers! To celebrate the reopening of the Charles Hayden Planetarium, the Museum has partnered with SCVNGR to create Cosmic Quest, a fun and exciting new smartphone adventure! The SCVNGR application is free and available for iPhone and Android. Working with your smartphone's ... (details).

Whale Watch Combination Ticket (Special Program): Pair your Whales | Tohorā visit with a Whale Watch aboard Boston Harbor Cruises, and experience these majestic mammals up close in their own environment. On exhibit through September 14, Whales | Tohorā shares the mysteries of these colossal creatures through a unique blend of science and storytelling ... (details).

AltWheels (Special Program): This sustainable transportation festival offers two great days for viewing, experiencing, and discussing some of the most innovative means of transportation in the world today. In anticipation of the festival, Museum staff are making special presentations on biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells, wind energy, ... (details).

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