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Sparks!
APR I L – MAY 2018
A Newsletter for Members and Friends of the Museum of Science
Inside This Issue
• What’s Up, Croc?
• Cambridge Science Festival
• Travel to Mars in 4-D
Ruling Reptiles Revealed
Come face-to-snout with crocs, gators, and more in immersive new temporary exhibit!
M
illions of years ago, before humans existed and when dinosaurs roamed supreme, crocodilians
(crocodiles, alligators, and more) flourished on this planet. But unlike the dinosaurs,
crocodilians are still thriving on land and in tropical waters. These awesome animals are
much more than mindless man-eaters, as you’ll discover when you venture inside Crocs: Ancient Predators
in a Modern World. This engaging exhibition showcases living species in their natural habitats, interactive
experiences, and more—and it’s coming to the Museum May 20 for a limited time only!
See it Live!
To best learn about an animal, you really need to get up close, and you can
do that with a range of species, including the African dwarf crocodile.
This mysterious forest dweller spends much of the day hidden in
burrows and emerges at night to search for food on land. Meet
the broad-snouted caiman, a medium-sized crocodilian that can
usually be found in South America’s dense marshes, swamps,
and mangroves. Explore a re-creation of an American
alligator’s water-edge nest that looks just like the one built
by the mother-to-be with leaves and other debris. Also, see
a full-scale model of a mother and a group of live hatchlings
swimming and interacting in the adjacent pool.
And take a rare opportunity to see a Siamese crocodile, a
species from Southeast Asia that is among the most
endangered in the world and a focus of conservation groups.
Get into the Action!
This immersive environment lets you imagine the world
through the eyes of its crocodilian residents. Try your hand at
several interactive components, including “Bring a Fossil to
Photos Courtesy of Joe McDonald
Life,” where you can assume the role of paleo-artist and create
plausible 3-D animations of extinct crocodilian species (art
skills not required). Find out in “The Social Gator” how croco-
dilians lead rich social lives with communication via sight,
sound, smell, and touch. You can even learn to “speak” their
language with “Croc Talk.” Did you know that crocodilians
have the strongest bite of any animal ever measured? Feel
the might when you test your strength against their powerful
bite in “Crunch Capacity.” Up for the crocodilian IQ
challenge? You’ll uncover some impressive fun facts about
these riveting reptiles!
If you’ve ever wondered just how big the super-giant crocs
of the past were, check out the 13-million-year-old jaws of a
massive fish-eating crocodylomorph. You can also look at a
preserved skeleton of the extinct insect-eating Hoplosuchus
kayi and explore an animated world map showing where
various species live. Put aside your fear factor to witness a
life-sized model of Gomek, at 17 feet long and weighing nearly
a ton the largest crocodile ever exhibited in the Western
Hemisphere (and believed to be a man-eater)! And step
inside the Conservation Theater to view short videos
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Bringing Science to the Masses
Annual Cambridge Science Festival spotlights key Museum exhibits and programs.
STEM-based fun activities and learning opportunities are Science of Running
aplenty at the Museum of Science. And there will be even Get ready for the Boston Marathon® with special activities
more offerings in April when the annual Cambridge Science and presentations scheduled before and during the festival on
Festival returns with events occurring citywide, including Saturdays, April 7 and 14 and Sundays, April 8 and 15, from
right here at Science Park! 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn about human and animal locomo-
tion, find out what it takes to train for the 26.2-mile race, see
Get into the Action how the Boston Athletic Association tracks all those runners,
Look through the Museum’s safe solar telescope to see the Sun and take a jog down the model racecourse!
and possibly sunspots and solar flares when you participate in
the daily Solar Lunch (weather permitting). Then go from Museum Favorites
macro to micro in the Hands-On Laboratory and use the tools Astronomy After Hours returns Friday, April 13 and continues
and techniques of real scientists. Plus, put your engineering weekly through November. See stars, planets, the Moon,
skills to the test on Wednesday, April 18 with Catching the and more from the Gilliland Observatory. Every day you
Wind, an activity from the Museum’s award-winning curriculum, can witness a Lightning! show in the Theater of Electricity
Engineering is Elementary®. You’ll design a sail to push a boat (featuring a Cambridge invention, the Van de Graaff generator).
along a trackway and see if you can make it go farther and faster! Plus, enjoy the Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show in Cahners
Theater on Saturday, April 21. Be sure to visit A Mirror Maze:
Meteorologist Meet-Up Numbers in Nature, which explains how mathematical patterns
How do the professionals who give you the weather get and surround us every day, before it closes April 25. And stop by
interpret their information? Learn their methods when you Wicked Smart: Invented in the Hub—an interactive experience
meet meteorologists from WCVB StormTeam 5, who will focused on Greater Boston and Cambridge-based innovations.
appear in the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center There are also events geared for the 18+ crowd in this year’s
Tuesday – Thursday, April 17 – 19 at 12:30 p.m. festival, including SubSpace offering Fake Science with
On Sunday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m., enjoy the free show ImprovBoston (see Sparks calendar for details).
The Web of Life: From Aardvark to Zinnia featuring the North Most Museum events are free with Exhibit Halls admission.
Cambridge Family Opera. The multigenerational group will For more information: mos.org/events. For a complete
sing about diversity and be accompanied by a slideshow list of Cambridge Science Festival events:
of song lyrics and children’s artwork. cambridgesciencefestival.org.
Cambridge Science Festival April 13 – 22
Take a Multisensory
Trip to the Red Planet
Become a space pioneer with our newest 4-D film!
When visiting the Museum’s 4-D Theater, you enter a different realm with a powerful
immersive experience that hits all your senses. In the newest addition to the theater,
you’ll enter a new world with The Martian 4-D Experience®—joining an intrepid
interstellar explorer on the beautiful, but dangerous, red planet in a condensed
version of the popular feature film.
Far from Home
Journey out of this world and into space in The Martian 4-D Experience®! Academy
Award® winner and Cambridge native Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, a brave
astronaut who must utilize his scientific ingenuity, wit, and spirit to overcome being
stranded alone on Mars. As he battles the extremes of this hostile planet, his
crewmates work tirelessly to plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. Stellar
3-D projection and action-heightening special effects will have you rooting for the
safe return of the lone Martian!
More for the Senses
This film is the latest of the Museum’s full-sensory offerings. There are more titles to
enjoy, including the return of young visitor favorite Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure,
the perfect complement to our related temporary exhibit. In Shark: A 4-D Experience®,
explore the complex nature of these magnificent creatures’ survival instincts, and be
sure to catch Scrat, the nut-crazed saber-toothed squirrel, as he time travels in his
zaniest adventure to date in Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4-D before it closes April 12.
4-D films run approximately 15 minutes. Timed tickets required.
© 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.
© 2018 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon and all related titles, logos and characters are
trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
The BBC and BBC Earth are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license. BBC logo © BBC 1996
ICE AGE™ & © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Leave the Planet Again!
The Martian 4-D Experience® is not your only chance to leave Earth via the Museum
this year. Coming in June is a new temporary exhibition, Space: An Out-of-Gravity
Experience. Through games, multimedia components, and interactive experiences,
you’ll learn how astronauts eat, sleep, and even answer nature's call in space.
Experiment with water rockets, use drop towers to see how objects behave in the
weightless environment of space, and climb aboard a mock-up of an International
Space Station research facility! Look for the story in the next issue of Sparks.
Space was developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the California Science Center Foundation in cooperation
with the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative with major support from NASA.
Opens April 13 in the 4-D Theater Members receive a discount!
Experience the
Ultimate Sleepover
What can happen during a real night at the
Museum? Members, it’s time to find out!
After all the visitors leave the Museum and the Sun goes down over the Charles
River along Science Park, a whole new type of excitement spreads through
Photos © Matthew Modoono
the Exhibit Halls. You can join this after-hours adventure during one of our
popular Member Overnights!
Pick a Night!
Choose from two upcoming dates to get in on this special opportunity for
elementary-school-age children (ages 6 – 13) and accompanying adults—Friday,
June 15 or Saturday, June 23. Purchase tickets beginning April 10 for Premier SAVE THE DATE!
members (also Discoverers and Explorers) and April 12 for Basic members.
Enjoy all your Exhibit Halls favorites with a jolt of prime time flavor and
Member
special members-only programming, including visits to our newest temporary Appreciation Night
exhibits. First-week guests can take a reptile rendezvous with Crocs: Ancient Sunday, May 6
Predators in a Modern World. Second-week guests will also see Crocs, plus 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience, which has its member preview June 23.
Explore the Museum’s Exhibit Halls
Learn about both exhibits in this and the next issue of Sparks.
on a night open just to you and fellow
Conclude your night with a late-hour Lightning! show in the Theater of Electricity. members. Enjoy exclusive activities and
And when you’re ready to go to sleep, find a nice spot in your favorite section of
watch your email for more details about
the Museum. Then wake up with one of our breathtaking IMAX® films in the
this special night!
Mugar Omni Theater. What a thrill!
Member Overnight Details:
•$
55 per person. Advance registration required.
Space is limited; first come, first served.
• Bring your own meal or visit the Riverview Café.
•C heck-in is 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. The program
officially ends at 11:00 a.m. the next morning.
Overnight parking rate is $5.
•V
iew the overnight “survival guide” to
help you prepare: mos.org/members.
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or more information on the event and
overnight rules, contact membership:
617-589-0180.
Member Overnight Friday, June 15 or Saturday, June 23
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Museum News
1 Running for a Cause 3 Future of Seafood
Museum Innovator Danielle Dougherty is Chefs, writers, researchers, and others involved
raising funds for Traveling Programs as a in the seafood industry joined Museum staff
first-time member of our team running in at a recent two-day event to discuss global
the 122nd Boston Marathon®. “For children trends and local implications. Among the
to want to pursue a career in STEM, they topics addressed: the importance of food
need to be inspired by science, and that’s why from the sea to sustain a growing planet,
2 Traveling Programs is so vital. It brings it all innovations in production, how the industry
to life.” Since 2010 Museum runners have is adapting to changing oceans, and corporate
Engineering
Everywhere ™
raised over $800,000 for this program that commitments to sustainable sourcing. The
Worlds Apart: brings science to students in schools, libraries, event was developed in collaboration with the
Engineering Remote Sensing Devices and camps throughout New England. Meet Gulf of Maine Research Institute as part of
Remote Sensing Engineering for Out-of-School Time • Grades 6–8
more runners and support the team at the Museum’s food initiative, which has been
mos.org/marathon. enriched through the generosity of Bloomberg
Philanthropies.
2 NASA and Museum Partner
for Education 4 New Home for Clubhouse
In partnership with NASA, the Museum’s After 17 years at the Museum, the global
Written by the Engineering is Elementary® Team
Illustrated by Ross Sullivan-Wiley and the
Engineering is Elementary® Team
Engineering is Elementary® (EiE®) program headquarters of The Clubhouse Network and
has released a new engineering unit for its “Flagship” Clubhouse are separating from
its middle school curriculum Engineering the institution and relocating to Dudley Square
3 Everywhere™. With funding from a PLANETS in Roxbury. While the Clubhouse shares many
(Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus educational goals with the Museum, this move
of Engineering, Technology, and Science) will unlock the full potential of the Clubhouse
grant, EiE staff worked with scientists and to continue to thrive and focus on empowering
engineers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion underrepresented youth around the world
Laboratory to create a unit that will engage through STEAM-based learning. The move is
and inspire youth in afterschool programs. EiE scheduled for mid-April. Learn more about the
provides engineering education curriculum Clubhouse at theclubhousenetwork.org.
for more than 13 million elementary students
in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Learn more at eie.org.
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Did You Know?
As part of the unique partnership begun
last year between the Museum and the Red Sox, the two
iconic Boston institutions have collaborated to produce a
second edition of Wally & Tessie’s STEM Workbook. Find
your copy in Fenway Park at the Kid Nation Booth and
Wally’s Clubhouse! Check mos.org/events to learn about
Photo © Michael Malyszko
our upcoming Red Sox Weekend.
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• Saturday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Open until 7:00 p.m. July 5 – Labor Day)
• Friday
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Closed
Subject to change and extended during
Massachusetts school vacations. For
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updates: mos.org/hours.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP
William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center Advance reservations recommended.
A transformational $50 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies solidifies the Museum’s position For current prices and to purchase
as one of the world’s premier educational institutions by ensuring the ability of our educators to create tickets: mos.org.
and share world-class exhibits, programs, and K – 12 curricula on a global scale.
For membership information: 617-589-0180,
Field Trips
membership@mos.org, mos.org/members.
A field trip to the Museum is the perfect complement to classroom curriculum. To learn more about
planning an unforgettable field trip: 617-723-2500, educator-email@mos.org, mos.org/educators.
Traveling Programs
QUESTIONS? Call Science
Bring a fun, interactive Museum program to your Pre-K – 8 school or community center! Information
and reservations: 617-589-0354, travelingprograms@mos.org, mos.org/travelingprograms.
Central at 617-723-2500.
ACCESSIBILITY
For information or accommodation requests: 617-589-3102, accessibility@mos.org, Sparks! APRIL – MAY 2018
mos.org/accessibility. Please request ASL interpreters at least two weeks in advance.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING Director: Carl Zukroff
• Address 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114 Editors: Christopher DelConte,
• Detailed Directions mos.org/directions Jonathan Friedman,
Patrick Keefe
• On-site Parking Museum garage parking is available first come, first served. Members receive a discount.
• PLAN AHEAD A state project on the Longfellow Bridge is rerouting traffic in front of the Museum. Art Director: Fanny Lau Dines
Allow extra travel time or consider public transportation. Updates: mos.org/traveltips. Designers: Nicole Guzzo, Lianne Stoddard
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Museum garage (4th floor) houses Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations capable of charging
Sparks is published bimonthly.
up to four cars simultaneously. While there is no cost to charge your car, you will need a ChargePoint
Circulation: 55,000
account to access. Regular garage parking fees apply. For more information: chargepoint.com.
© 2018 Museum of Science, Boston
Hubway Bike Share Program
All rights reserved.
Hubway, metro Boston’s bicycle-sharing system, is available on the Museum’s front plaza.
The Hubway bike share is a regional partnership between Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville.
For more information: thehubway.com.
The Museum of Science and the
Boston Red Sox have teamed
GROUP VISITS up to bring baseball-inspired
Bringing your group to the Museum of Science? For special pricing and more information: STEM learning opportunities
groupsales@mos.org, mos.org/group-visits. to Red Sox Kid Nation.
Learn more: mos.org/redsox.
EVENT PLANNING
Host your next event here! Food services provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering.
For information: 617-589-0125 (Monday – Friday), events@mos.org, mos.org/private-events.
STAY CONNECTED WITH
Members are eligible for special rates.
THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY!
BOSTON DUCK TOURS For updates, special offers, and fun science:
Tickets sold on the front plaza. DUCKs depart from the driveway near the T. rex. Tours run daily,
April – November. For reservations: 617-267-3825, bostonducktours.com.
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APR I L – MAY 2018
A Newsletter for Members and Friends of the Museum of Science
LAST CHANCE! COMING SOON!
A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience
Exhibit Closes April 25 Exhibit Opens in June
Calendar of Events April – May 2018 inspire
Information is subject to change.
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Exlusive Member Event
Please confirm all dates and times:
617-723-2500, mos.org.
April May
7
Saturday
Boston Marathon® Days
Special Event—Learn how the human body 4
Friday
The Greenhouse Playlab:
A Climate Change Theatre Incubator
adapts to meet the demands of endurance Hear readings of new plays focused on climate
sports. Also, April 8, 14, and 15. change and then listen to a conversation
between the creative teams and climate
11
Wednesday
Cyberattacks & Information Terrorism
Learn about the worst-case scenarios and
experts. 7:00 p.m. M ! A
whether our nation is prepared for them.
7:00 p.m. M ! A 6
Sunday
Member Appreciation Night
Exclusive Member Night—Exhibit Halls
open for our special guests: you, our members!
12
Thursday
Stars of STEM Celebration
Attend the Museum’s annual gala. 7:00 p.m.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
9 Cryptoparty: A Crash Course in
! $
Digital Hygiene
Wednesday
Book Club for the Curious Computer privacy activists share good
Join a discussion about Woolly: The True Story cyber-habits. 6:30 p.m. M ! A
of the Quest to Revive One of History’s Most
Iconic Extinct Creatures by Ben Mezrich. Book Club for the Curious
Cambridge Innovation Center. 5:30 p.m.
10
Thursday
Join a discussion about Zapped: From Infrared
to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light
13Friday
The Martian 4-D Experience® Opens
Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, an
by Bob Berman. Cambridge Innovation Center.
5:30 p.m.
astronaut stranded on Mars, who must
utilize his scientific ingenuity to reunite Crocs: Ancient Predators
with his crewmates in a daring, if not
impossible, rescue mission. M ! $ 19
Saturday
in a Modern World
Exclusive Member Preview—Be one of the
first to see live crocodilians and participate in
Cambridge Science Festival Begins hands-on activities. Exhibit opens to the public
Citywide Event—Activities showcase the May 20.
city’s position at the forefront of science.
Through April 22. Beyond the Telescope
Astronomy After Hours Returns 22
Tuesday
Join Richard French, PhD, leader of the Cassini
Radio Science Team, to learn about the space-
See spectacular live views of our corner of the craft’s exploration of Saturn. 7:00 p.m. M !
cosmos, weather permitting. 8:30 –10:00 p.m.
Fridays through November. Fake Science with ImprovBoston
24 Professional improvisers create games, scenes,
17
Tuesday
Editing Our Evolution
Join the discussion on the emerging and con-
Thursday
and songs under the Planetarium dome.
7:30 p.m. Also April 19. ! $ A
troversial topic of genome editing. 7:00 p.m. !
25
Wednesday
Robot Sex: Connection,
Privacy & Ethics in the 21st Century
Explore the difficult questions and nuances of SYMBOL KEY
evolving human-robot relationships. 7:00 p.m.
M ! A M embers may reserve tickets in advance and/or
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receive discounts.
! eservations are either required or
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strongly recommended.
$ A fee is associated with this event or exhibit.
A or visitors 18 years of age and older.
F4-D Theater Shark: A 4-D Experience®
Explore the complex nature of some of the world’s
For showtimes and tickets: 617-723-2500, mos.org.
strangest and most mysterious ocean species in
Shows run approximately 15 minutes. Member price: $5.
Shark: A 4-D Experience®.
New! The Martian 4-D Experience® The BBC and BBC Earth are trademarks of the British Broadcasting
Corporation and are used under license. BBC logo © BBC 1996
Opens Friday, April 13
Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded
on Mars, who must utilize his scientific ingenuity to Last Chance! Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D
reunite with his crewmates in a daring, if not impossible, Through Thursday, April 12
rescue mission. Join Scrat, Ice Age’s resident nut-crazed saber-toothed
© 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.
squirrel, as he time travels in his zaniest adventure to
date, Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D.
ICE AGE™ & © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
Returning! Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure All Rights Reserved.
Through Thursday, August 2
Join your adventurous amigos on Nickelodeon’s
high-speed, eye-popping chase from the warm
rainforest to the icy Arctic.
© 2018 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon and
all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom
International Inc.
Stars of STEM Celebration
Thursday, April 12; 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Show your Museum support! Enjoy a celebratory
evening of dinner, drinks, and interactive experi-
ences as we toast GE, the 2018 Star of STEM.
Come experience a night at the Museum like
you’ve never seen before!
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or more information: 617-589-0185,
starsofstem@mos.org, mos.org/starsofstem.
• Individual ticket includes a memorable dining experience
and a night full of interactive entertainment. Sponsorship
opportunities are available.E!
LET’S EXPLOR
Exhibit Halls Mugar Omni Theater
For more information: Featuring New England’s only IMAX® Dome screen.
617-723-2500, mos.org/exhibits. For showtimes, tickets, and a complete list of films now
playing: 617-723-2500, mos.org. Shows run approximately
New! Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! 50 minutes. Member price: $5.
Through Wednesday, July 4 Sponsored by
Enter the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her
animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends Boots FEATURED FILMS
and Baby Jaguar! © 2018 Viacom.
Dream Big: Engineering Our World
New! Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World Celebrate the human ingenuity behind engineering
Opens Sunday, May 20 marvels big and small, and see how engineers push the
Encounter live species of crocodilians, including limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways.
the mysterious African dwarf crocodile, and enjoy
interactives that will give you a new appreciation for Mysteries of China
the rich and complex lives of these reptiles. Learn how an accidental discovery in 1974 in Xi’an led
to one of the world’s greatest archaeological finds: the
Last Chance! A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature Terracotta Warriors and the Tomb of the First Emperor.
Through Wednesday, April 25
Navigate through a giant mirror maze and discover the Returning! National Parks Adventure
amazing numerical patterns that exist in the natural world. Back by popular demand! Visit Yellowstone, Yosemite,
the Everglades, and more in a thrilling journey narrated
Butterfly Garden by Academy Award winner Robert Redford.
Explore a living exhibit filled with sunlight, plants, and free-
flying butterflies. Timed tickets required. Member price: $5.
Thrill Ride 360°
Take a ride on a roller coaster you design in this full-motion
experience! Timed tickets required. Member price: $5.
FEATURED PRESENTATION
Live presentations are offered throughout the day every day
in the Exhibit Halls. For current schedules: 617-723-2500,
mos.org/daily-schedule.
Afternoon Report
Daily; 2:30 p.m.
Join our on-stage anchor in the Gordon Current
Science & Technology Center for a rapid-fire news
report touching on the latest science headlines.
Generously supported by Cabot Corporation.Charles Hayden Planetarium Adult Programs
For showtimes and tickets: 617-723-2500, mos.org. For more information: 617-723-2500, mos.org/adults. Funded
Shows run approximately 35 – 45 minutes. Member price: $5. in part by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult
Programs and by the David and Marion Ellis Endowment Fund.
FEATURED SHOWS
SUBSPACE
Explore: The Universe Redefining the adult experience (18+ ONLY)
Leave Earth behind and blast off to explore our solar
system, the Milky Way, and beyond. Journey through the A Reno Family Foundation Symposium
cosmos with a Planetarium educator as your star pilot.
Cyberattacks & Information Terrorism:
The Next World War?
From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA
Wednesday, April 11; 7:00 p.m.
Experience the extreme nature of spacecraft
engineering—from concept to completion. Ransomware, credit data, voting systems, electrical
Produced by the Museum of Science.
grids—what’s the worst-case attack scenario today and
in the future? Are we prepared? Find out from an expert
panel hosted by WIRED Magazine senior editor and
Music Under the Dome
writer Emily Dreyfuss. Part of the Cyber-Insecurity series.
Friday and Saturday evenings
Experience one of our most innovative and immersive • Funding provided by the Reno Family Foundation Fund.
offerings, celebrating the music of such icons as Coldplay, Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
Rihanna, and more! Recommended for ages 18 and up. • Advance registration begins Monday, March 26 for members:
mos.org/adults (Wednesday, March 28 for the general public).
Robot Sex: Connection, Privacy & Ethics
in the 21st Century
Wednesday, April 25; 7:00 p.m.
Probe the difficult questions we’ll need to address
as human-robot relationships evolve in the coming
decades with an expert panel hosted by WIRED
Magazine senior editor and writer Emily Dreyfuss.
Part of the Cyber-Insecurity series.
• Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
• Advance registration begins Monday, April 9 for members:
mos.org/adults (Wednesday, April 11 for the general public).
CryptoParty: A Crash Course in Digital Hygiene
Photo © Nicolaus Czarnecki
Wednesday, May 9; 6:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of good cyber-habits when privacy
activists share practical tools and answer questions.
Bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone if you want to
load encryption tools on your device. Part of the
Cyber-Insecurity series.
Gilliland Observatory • Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. • Advance registration begins Monday, April 23 for members:
mos.org/adults (Wednesday, April 25 for the general public).
Astronomy After Hours
Fridays beginning April 13; 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
On clear nights, view stars, planets, the Moon, and other
astronomical phenomena from the roof of the Museum
garage! On cloudy nights, stay tuned for opportunities
to participate in astronomy-related activities run by our
knowledgeable staff. For more details, call our hotline at
617-589-0267, updated by 5:30 p.m.Editing Our Evolution:
Rewriting the Human Genome
Tuesday, April 17; 7:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss drawing the line between therapy
and enhancement, ensuring access to life-saving treat-
ments, and making changes that will affect generations.
Among the speakers is geneticist George Church,
a leading voice in the field of synthetic biology. Part of
the Cambridge Science Festival.
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ree. Funding provided by the National Science Foundation.
• Register in advance at mos.org/adults.
Fake Science with ImprovBoston
Thursdays, April 19 and May 24; 7:30 p.m. The Greenhouse Playlab: A Climate Change
Professional improvisers create games, scenes, and songs Theatre Incubator
out of thin air using the Planetarium’s state-of-the-art Friday, May 4; 7:00 p.m.
projections, surround sound, and 360-degree videos. April See excerpt readings of new plays focused on climate
performance is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. change issues that were commissioned by Flat Earth
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ee: $20 in advance; $25 day of event. Purchase tickets in Theatre in collaboration with the Museum of Science.
advance at mos.org/adults. Followed by a conversation between the creative teams
and experts. Part of ArtWeek 2018.
• Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
• Advance registration begins Monday, April 16 for members:
mos.org/adults (Wednesday, April 18 for the general public).
Beyond the Telescope: Spectacular Saturn
Tuesday, May 22; 7:00 p.m.
Richard French, PhD, leader of the Cassini Radio
Science Team, will discuss the Cassini mission and
the planet Saturn in the Planetarium.
Photo © Caitlin Cunningham
• Free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
• Advance registration begins Monday, May 7 for
members: mos.org/adults (Tuesday, May 8 for the
general public).
Special Hours
Exhibit Halls hours are extended during
school vacation week:
Saturday, April 14 – Thursday, April 19
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (as usual)
Saturday, April 21
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Member Events
For more information: 617-589-0180, mos.org/member-events.
MEMBER TIPS
Member Appreciation Night
Sunday, May 6; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Follow these and use your member
Enjoy a members-only journey through the Exhibit Halls benefits to get the most out of every visit!
in a less-crowded setting and enjoy exclusive activities. Questions? Call 617-589-0180 or
• Free with complimentary parking. No reservations required. visit mos.org/membership-faq.
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ntrance is limited to the number of Exhibit Halls admissions
permitted with your membership level. Be sure to bring your
active membership card with you.
Member Preview
Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World
Saturday, May 19; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Be among the first to see this new temporary exhibit that Save time—go online! Remember to redeem
explores the rich and complex lives of crocodilians—their To sign up: mos.org/ electronic passes for
my-account. timed tickets.
evolutionary history, biology and behavior, and their pre-
carious relationship with human societies. Includes live
species and fun interactives.
MEMBER
• Free. No reservations required.
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ntrance is limited to the number of Exhibit Halls admissions
permitted with your membership level. Bring your active
membership card with you.
Purchased tickets on- Bring your current
line or by phone? Your membership card
email confirmation may for faster Exhibit
be used as your ticket. Halls entry.
Reserve tickets Take public
in advance: transportation!
617-723-2500, For parking tips:
mos.org. mos.org/parking.
Arrive at least Avoid peak times by
one hour before arriving before 10:30
scheduled shows. a.m. or after 3:00 p.m.Events Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
Sunday, April 8; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information: 617-723-2500, mos.org/events.
Participate in hands-on activities facilitated by local
chemists as part of a national Earth Day celebration
of chemistry. This year’s theme is “Dive Into Marine
Chemistry.” The event is produced in collaboration
with the Northeastern Section of the American
Chemical Society.
• Free with Exhibit Halls admission.
Boston Marathon® Days
Saturdays, April 7 and 14, and Sundays, April 8 and 15;
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Explore the science behind the
Boston Marathon with special
NanoDays activities and presentations!
Saturday, April 7; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Also, “run” on our model
Imagine, discover, and explore a world too small to racecourse! Part of the
see. Celebrate nanoscale science and enjoy activities Cambridge Science Festival.
throughout the Exhibit Halls, including The Amazing • Free with Exhibit Halls admission.
Nano Brothers Juggling Show, guest research
• For more information on activities:
presentations, and hands-on activities.
mos.org/events. For information
• Free with Exhibit Halls admission. on the Museum’s Boston
Marathon® fundraising team:
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• For more information: mos.org/nanodays.
mos.org/marathon.
Cambridge Science Festival
Grow Your Food IQ Weekend
Friday, April 13 – Sunday, April 22
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6
Did you know that the world’s largest air-insulated Van
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
de Graaff generator (star of our famous Lightning! show)
Learn about growing, cooking, and sharing through
was developed in Cambridge? Learn about this and more
hands-on activities and presentations from food experts.
during the festival, which showcases science, technology,
Discover the connection between food and science,
engineering, and math in one of the strongest hubs of
technology, engineering, and math.
STEM in the United States!
• Free with Exhibit Halls admission.
• Free with Exhibit Halls admission.
• For more information: mos.org/events.
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or more information: mos.org/events and
cambridgesciencefestival.org.
The Museum of Science gratefully acknowledges
the support of our Premier Partner:
The Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs receive
important support from individual members and donors like you.
Additional support provided by:
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