Science & Technology

We are a research team at UMass Boston and we study how children think. We show your baby a short (4-5 minute) video and watch to see which objects they find most interesting!

Bring your young learners to the Museum of Science for a fun-filled day geared specifically to children ages three through six. The Museum has created a lineup of activities sure to delight and educate.

Fun, free science demonstrations at Lincoln Laboratory are given several times each school year by volunteer scientists and engineers.

Participate in short, fun, and free research studies at MIT's Early Childhood Cognition Lab. Watch a puppet show, play with a cool toy, and help scientists learn about what your child is thinking!

Jump-start your weekend with the MIT Museum Second Fridays. Enjoy performances, demonstrations, and lectures throughout our galleries.

The Van de Graaff generator provides a risk-free opportunity to witness the power of lightning at a close range.

The Observatory is open for public tours from February to November on most weekends from late morning to mid-afternoon as weather permits. Tours on other days and times are available by appointment.

Visit the Children’s Museum in Easton for ABCs of Science. From Aeronautics to Zoetropes, this class will introduce the fascinating world of science to curious toddlers.

Exploring Nano: Join us for hands-on educational programs about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. What is memory metal? What does sand have to do with nano?

EurekaFest is acelebration designed to empower a legacy of inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models, and encourage creativity and problem solving.