Boston - Museum of Science
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The Science Museum contains exhibits that promote learning through hands on exploration. Numerous areas of science and technology are covered here including physics, biology, chemistry, ecology, zoology, astronomy, computers etc. Some highlights of the exhibits include:
"Giganotosaurus" contains a replica skull of the world's largest meat-eating dinosaur, a one-and-a-half-story Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops skeleton.
"Giganotosaurus" contains a replica skull of the world's largest meat-eating dinosaur, a one-and-a-half-story Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops skeleton.
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"The Lighthouse" contains 18 different interactive displays that help explain the principles of light and optics.
"The Human Body Connection" tries to answer questions about anatomy, physiology, evolution medicine and technology.
The museum's planetarium presents daily laser and star shows. The Mugar Omni theater has a five-story domed screen.
Address:
Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, MA 02114, United States
Phone: 1 (617) 723-2500, Fax: 1 (617) 589-0362
Phone: 1 (617) 723-2500, Fax: 1 (617) 589-0362
Hours:
July 5 to September 1: 9am-7pm; Fri: 9am-9pm
September 2 to July 4: 9am-5pm; Fri: 9am-9pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Price does not include admission to the planetarium shows or the Omni theater. Combination tickets available.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: T: Science Park
Typical Visit: 3 hours
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