Museum of Science

The Museum of Science (MoS) is a science museum and indoor zoo located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. Every day, the museum offers a number of live presentations throughout the building, as well as shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, New England's only domed IMAX screen. The museum is also an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited member, and it is home to over 100 animals, many of which have been rescued and rehabilitated.

History

The museum began as the Boston Society of Natural History in 1830, founded by a collection of men who wished to share scientific interests. Their first meeting was held on February 9, 1830 with seven original members in attendance: Walter Channing, Benjamin D. Greene, George Hayward, John Ware, Edward Brooks, Amos Binney, and George B. Emerson. 

The society's purpose was to "cultivate every branch of Natural History, and to procure and preserve specimens illustrative of the several branches." The Boston Society of Natural History opened its doors on October 1, 1830 in a small rented space on Tremont Street. In 1864, the society changed its name to the Institute of Natural History to reflect its transformation into a more active organization dedicated to promoting the study of natural sciences.

Today, the Museum of Science is one of the world's largest science museums with over 700,000 square feet of exhibit space. The museum houses over 500 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium, an IMAX theater, and live presentations throughout the day. The Museum of Science also has a number of traveling exhibitions that visit other museums around the world.

Exhibits

The Museum of Science has a number of different permanent and temporary exhibits. The Museum is also home to the Butterfly Garden, an indoor rainforest that is home to over 1,500 live butterflies from around the world.

Permanent Exhibits:

- The dinosaur exhibit features life-sized models of dinosaurs as well as fossils and bones that have been found by paleontologists.

- The electricity exhibit lets visitors experience firsthand how static electricity works.

- The exploring space exhibit takes visitors on a journey through our solar system and beyond.

- The human body exhibit lets visitors explore the inner workings of the human body through interactive displays.

- The math & ciphering exhibit explores the world of mathematics and its applications in the real world.

Traveling Exhibits:

- The mindbender mansion is a hands-on exhibit that challenges visitors to use their logic and problem-solving skills to navigate their way through a series of puzzles.

- The race to the moon exhibit explores the American space program and the race to the moon.

- The real Pirates exhibit tells the stories of real pirates and their lives at sea.

How To Visit

The Museum of Science is located in Boston, Massachusetts and is open 365 days a year. Admission prices vary depending on the age of the visitor and whether or not they wish to see a movie at the IMAX theater or visit the Butterfly Garden. Discounts are available for seniors, students, and members of the military. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.

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