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Clay Center for Science & Technology

Official Website:Clay Center for Science & Technology
Location:20 Newton Street, Brookline, MA, 02445 map
Phone:617-454-2718
Hours:See website
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Other Ideas: Harvard Museum of Natural History | Boston Museum of Science | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation | Seacoast Science Center | Waterworks Museum


The Clay Center for Science and Technology at the Dexter and Southfield Schools is a state-of-the-art astronomical observatory and learning center. The observatory has seven research-grade telescopes, sophisticated computer and science laboratories, a multi-media lecture hall, classrooms, dining, and meeting spaces, and a solar energy roof deck.

The Clay Center offers frequent educational programs to the public.

Public Astronomy Nights (April - Dec.)
The Clay Center Observatory is open one evening each week in the fall and spring terms for public astronomy viewing. Bring the entire family to look at the stars, planets, Moon, and more. Tour the Stars Court, lit by fiber optics, and walk among the classical constellations from 17th century drawings. Visit the Moon Court and Sun Court to learn about our solar system. Weigh yourself on the Moon and Mars with the Planetary Scales. (Weather permitting.)

Community and Adult Education
The Clay Center has partnered with Brookline Adult and Community Education (BA&CE) to offer classes in Astronomy, Computer, Music, and Amateur Radio to the greater Boston community. While most classes are for adults only (age 16+), some are designed to be parent-child shared learning experiences, such as the Amateur Radio classes. For information and registration, see Clay Center Adult Ed or Brookline Adult and Community Education.

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