Charles Hayden Planetarium
Other Ideas: Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH); Salem Witch Museum; African Meeting House: Museum Of African American History; Historic Deerfield; Hammond Castle Museum
Since 1958, the Charles Hayden Planetarium has introduced generations of visitors to the wonders of space. Today it's one of the most technologically advanced digital theaters in New England, home to live interactive presentations and award winning full dome shows produced in house by Planetarium staff.
Two digital video projectors supply full dome moving imagery, paired with a surround sound system and precision LED lighting for a fully immersive experience.
The custom built Zeiss Starmaster fiber optic projector brings almost 10,000 stars to life, 4,000 of them visible to the naked eye, just like a real night sky.
More than a planetarium, it doubles as an evening venue, transforming into an intimate space for music, art, and adult programming after hours.
About the Boston Museum of Science:
The Boston Museum of Science offers a miltitude of ongoing and rotating exhibits.
Main Museum Highlights:
In the main Museum of Science building, check out the natural animal habitats offering hands-on taxidermy, real chickens hatching from their eggs, a replica of the first space capsule and an archaeological dig with a sandbox of ground walnut shells where little hands can dig for hidden treasures.
Theater of Electricity
The Van de Graaff generator provides a risk-free opportunity to witness lightning at a close range. Lightning shows are daily at 12 noon and 2 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Friday show.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Boston Science Museum for 1,000 cars. Hourly rates apply. The garage fills up on busy days, and may close temporarily until spaces become available. Come early (before 11:00 a.m.) or late (after 4:00 p.m.) If you come late, be sure to order your tickets in advance. Take public transportation if you can: Green Line to Science Park.
Museum of Science is a Duck departure site . . . Boston Duck Tour tickets can be purchased in advance on their website or 617/267-DUCK.
There are many interesting museums to visit in Boston - peruse our Boston Museums guide to find out which one you should visit next.
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Sunday - Thursday open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday and Saturday Nights, open until 10:00 pm (last show)
*Shows tend to run every hour on the half hour. Check schedule for specific showings.
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*Planetarium Shows*
Show Only (no Exhibit Halls admission required)
Adult: $10
Child (3 to 11): $8
Senior (60+): $9
Members: $2
*Show Add On (with Exhibit Halls Admission)*
$6 per person, added to your Exhibit Halls ticket
Members: $2
*Exhibit Halls Admission (if visiting the full museum)*
Adult: $33
Child (3 to 11, under 3 free): $28
Senior (60+): $29
Members: Free
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.mos.org/about-charles-hayden-planetarium
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Science Park, Boston, MA, 617-723-25 map
Phone: 617-723-2500
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