The Museum of Science in Boston, or MoS, offers family-friendly, hands-on exhibits regarding science and technology as well as speakers and a wealth of revolving educational programs. The museum was founded in 1830 by a scientific society exploring research. After World War II, the facility was open to the public. The name changed, incorporating a planetarium and taking on presentations from local schools.
The museum has repeatedly been renovated and expanded to improve its offerings over the years. Today it offers everything from optical illusions to radio technology to a zoo and other attractions. It's a place where the entire family can play, learn, and have hands-on experiences.
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What are the highlights of the Museum of Science in Boston?
Highlights of the Museum of Science in Boston are spread across 3 exhibit halls: the Red Wing, the Green Wing, and the Blue Wing, as well as some miscellaneous exhibits. The Red Wing offers a giant Omnimax theater, a Discovery Center, and a museum store. The Green Wing features exhibits about human biology, a taxidermy exhibit, and animal habitats. The Blue Wing, the largest, explores everything from models to optical illusions, math, natural mysteries, engineering, technology, and contains a butterfly garden.
Miscellaneous exhibits include rotating exhibitions, river science, and a rock garden. You can also attend a range of live programs and presentations that rotate frequently.
What else is good to know about the Museum of Science in Boston?
The Museum of Science in Boston offers many accessibility features for people with disabilities or who need mobility accommodation. These include ASL interpreters, sighted guide tours, assisted listening systems, and wheelchairs to borrow. The museum asks that you reserve timed tickets in advance, and follow directional signs within the museum.
The museum has an onsite café for meals and drinks. Exit and re-entry is permitted, but you will need to show your confirmation to get back in. Lockers are available for a small fee. On-site parking is available at the museum's garage on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Museum of Science in Boston
Location: 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 617-723-2500
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