Events
In addition to its regularly scheduled shows and presentations, the Museum frequently plans programs that happen both within the Exhibit Halls and around Boston. Whether you want to find stimulating conversation or gaze at the stars, this is the place to entertain your intellect.
- 2010 Washburn Award (Special Program)
- 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 at the following levels: Founder: $5,000*: Preferred seating; recognition on event signage and in the evening ... (details).
September 29, 2010
- When Should I Be Screened for Breast Cancer? (Special Program)
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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.
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This presentation is part of the ongoing series Nanofuture: Privacy and Security.
October 09, 2010
- Women In Science Luncheon (Special Program)
- Join us on Wednesday, October 13 for the Fall 2010 Women in Science Luncheon, Neutrinos for Peace, with Janet M. Conrad, PhD, professor of physics, division of experimental nuclear & particle physics, MIT. The event includes a seated luncheon and presentation by Dr. Conrad with a question and answer period to follow ... (details).
October 13, 2010
- National Chemistry Week (Special Program)
- The American Chemical Society sponsors National Chemistry Week. This year's theme is "Behind the Scenes with Chemistry" and explores how chemistry is used in everything from creating special effects in films to conducting experiments in the laboratory. (details).
October 17, 2010
- 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).
October 21, 2010
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- Wind Turbine Lab (Special Program)
- In 2009, the Museum of Science installed a rooftop Wind Turbine Lab with five different types of small-scale turbines to expand its Green Initiative, a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The view from the southwest in the image above shows (left to right): Windspire, Skystream 3.7, ... (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).
