Museum of Science, Museums and galleries, Boston
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Museum of Science

  • Museums | Science and technology
  • West End
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Time Out says

This exceptionally child-friendly museum is committed to providing an interactive and educational experience, making science accessible through a wealth of hands-on activities and engaging exhibits. Highlights include IMAX movies in the five-story Mugar Omni Theater, and multimedia shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. There's also an enormous gift shop, a variety of snack options (including pizzas from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck), and spectacular views of the Charles River from the vast windows at the back of the museum.

Details

Address
1 Science Pk
Boston
02114
Cross street:
Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
Transport:
Green Line to Science Park
Opening hours:
Sat-Thu 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-9pm

What’s on

Museum of Science Planetarium: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Fleetwood Mac gets the planetarium treatment in this audiovisual show, pairing the band's music with a full-dome presentation of stars, imagery and effects. It is a good excuse to hear familiar songs in a setting that changes the usual concert equation: you are reclining under the dome rather than watching a stage. The format should appeal most to fans who know the catalog well enough to appreciate hearing tracks such as “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way” in a more immersive setting. This is not a Fleetwood Mac tribute concert, so do not arrive expecting live performers recreating the band. Instead, think of it as a music-driven planetarium program, with the visuals providing the spectacle. For a date or a low-key night with friends, that distinction is useful. You are going for the combination of the songs and the room, not a substitute for seeing a band play live.
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