Enrich to your Museum field trip experience with a film or planetarium show, or consider a variety of our many exciting presentations included with Exhibit Hall admission.
Omni Films
In our Mugar Omni Theater, the world's largest film format is projected onto a five-story-tall IMAX® Dome Screen. Shows are approximately 50 minutes long and are ideal for grades 3 - 12. With a wide variety of titles that run throughout the day, an Omni film is the perfect complement to any Museum of Science field trip.
Experience the classic giant screen adventure, a story of triumph over adversity and of the true power and resilience of the human spirit!
Planetarium Shows
Inspire your students with the breathtaking wonders of the universe! The Charles Hayden Planetarium uses state-of-the-art systems to illuminate Earth science, astronomy, and space exploration.
Enjoy a special version of the hit show with softer sound and light and looser house rules.
4D Theater
Our immerse 4-D films merge 3-D technology with in-theater special effects to capture your students' complete attention. All five senses will be awakened in these 15-minutes films as students learn about topics from snowy mountains to lush rainforests.
Join Thomas & Friends as they encounter big surprises while racing to an exciting celebration on Sodor in this thrilling 4-D adventure.
Live Presentations
STEM in action! Choose from a variety of live presentations scheduled daily. Join Museum educators for fun, interactive stage presentations that highlight an array of exciting STEM topics.
Explore electrical energy using the Museum’s collection of Tesla coils! Enjoy the sights and sounds as sparks arc and dance through the air.
2023- 2024 High School Events
Extend your curriculum beyond the classroom! Students will interact with local scientists and researchers, participate in a keynote address, and consider a world of STEM career possibilities. For Massachusetts schools only.
Capacity: 75 students per school per event.
Interested in Attending? Call Science Central at 617-723-2500 to make a reservation. We are available 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Exhibit hall admission is fully funded for these events. Bus funding is available for schools that qualify on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions about this year’s high school events, please email youthprograms@mos.org.