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Museum of Science, Boston

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Με έτος ίδρυσης το 1830 ως Boston Society of Natural History και εγκατεστημένο από το 1951 στο Charles River Dam, το Museum of Science συγκαταλέγεται στα μεγαλύτερα επιστημονικά κέντρα των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών, διαθέτοντας περισσότερα από 700 διαδραστικά εκθέματα στις πτέρυγες Blue, Green και Red Wing. Στα πιο εμβληματικά του αξιοθέατα ανήκουν το Theater of Electricity, όπου φιλοξενείται η μεγαλύτερη γεννήτρια Van de Graaff με μόνωση αέρα στον κόσμο, καθώς και το θολωτό Charles Hayden Planetarium. Στις αίθουσες των απολιθωμάτων, ένα ομοίωμα Tyrannosaurus rex σε φυσικό μέγεθος δεσπόζει δίπλα στον «Cliff», έναν σχεδόν πλήρη σκελετό Triceratops ηλικίας 65 εκατομμυρίων ετών που ανακαλύφθηκε στα Dakota Badlands. Παράλληλα, το μουσείο λειτουργεί ως αναγνωρισμένο ζωολογικό ίδρυμα, φιλοξενώντας περισσότερα από 100 ζωντανά ζώα, ανάμεσα στα οποία και ταμαρίνους cotton-top στο Hall of Human Life.

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Getting there

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114, United States

Nearest station: Science Park/West End (MBTA Green Line, E branch), North Station (MBTA Green Line & Orange Line, Commuter Rail)

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Exhibit Halls: adult $33, senior 60+ $29, child 3-11 $28, under 3 and members free. Planetarium, Omni and 4-D shows are $6 each as an add-on to Exhibit Halls admission ($2 for members), or $10 adult / $9 senior / $8 child theater-only. Boston CityPASS bundle $84 adult, $72 child.

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How much does Museum of Science, Boston cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Science, Boston is $33. Exhibit Halls: adult $33, senior 60+ $29, child 3-11 $28, under 3 and members free. Planetarium, Omni and 4-D shows are $6 each as an add-on to Exhibit Halls admission ($2 for members), or $10 adult / $9 senior / $8 child theater-only. Boston CityPASS bundle $84 adult, $72 child.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Science, Boston?
Museum of Science, Boston is open Exhibit Halls open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 360+ days a year. The Charles Hayden Planetarium and Mugar Omni Theater run late on Friday and Saturday nights, with the last show starting up to 10:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day (26 Nov 2026) and Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026); early close at 2:00 pm on the day before Thanksgiving (25 Nov 2026) and on Christmas Eve (24 Dec 2026).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Science, Boston?
Museum of Science, Boston is located at 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114, United States, in the Science Park / West End area of Boston. The nearest stations are Science Park/West End (MBTA Green Line, E branch), North Station (MBTA Green Line & Orange Line, Commuter Rail).
What can I see at Museum of Science, Boston?
Ένα κορυφαίο κέντρο επιστήμης πάνω στο φράγμα του Charles River: τεχνητοί κεραυνοί σε κλειστό χώρο, ένας T. rex σε φυσικό μέγεθος και πάνω από 700 διαδραστικά εκθέματα. Current highlights include Theater of Electricity: Αστραπή! (Theater of Electricity: Lightning!), Τα Χρονικά της Ζωής (Life Chronicles), Κάνοντας κύματα (Making Waves).
Do I need to book Museum of Science, Boston in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Science, Boston?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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