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Temporary Exhibit
Observe patterns and similarities that occur at different scales in the natural world through satellite or electron microscope images.
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Temporary Exhibit
Follow along with humpback whales as they migrate from right here in Massachusetts to the Caribbean.
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Temporary Exhibit
Experience the colorful and surprising world of food as you have never seen it before!
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Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar's most treasured films!
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Permanent Exhibit
Take a virtual tour of Acadia National Park in this exhibit, which includes a specimen of every bird found in New England.
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Permanent Exhibit
Explore the story of Bradford Washburn, renowned mountaineer and Museum of Science founder.
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Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory filled with exotic plants.
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Learn how turbines transform wind into green energy, and track the Museum's Wind Lab energy production.
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Get an up-close view of this 65-million-year-old fossil, discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004.
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Permanent Exhibit
Discover the real energy sappers and savers in the home, and explore ways that you can make a difference.
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Permanent Exhibit
Explore the Milky Way Galaxy to discover a range of information about our universe.
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Check out fossils and life-size models to learn how paleontologists compile evidence and change the way we view these extinct animals.
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Permanent Exhibit
Put an animal skeleton together, touch a real fossil, or observe a variety of live animals up close.
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Permanent Exhibit
Learn about sunlight, wind, moving water, and other self-replenishing sources that generate energy with fewer negative side effects.
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The Museum's Hall of Human Life exhibition revolutionizes how people understand their own biology.
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Engineers' biographical stories show how the paths to engineering success are as diverse as their remarkable inventions.
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Permanent Exhibit
Practice thinking like a scientist by investigating different phenomena to try to understand the way the world works.
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Permanent Exhibit
Visit this viewing area for a peek at some of the stars of the Museum's Live Animal presentations.
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Permanent Exhibit
Learn about and practice with some of the basic tools that scientists use.
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Check out a variety of maps, and try your hand at creating your own.
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Permanent Exhibit
Experience the mathematical concept of ratio in this interactive exhibit.
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Enjoy the wonder of mathematics and the beauty of post-modern design.
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Permanent Exhibit
Test new methods for developing tiny, flying microrobots called RoboBees.
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Learn the Museum's story through artifacts and interactive displays — from the "Chamber of Curiosities" to visions of the future.
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Explore the science of the super small in this exhibit developed by Museum-led NISE® Net (Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network)
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Permanent Exhibit
Observe a reference library of interesting objects, experience enticingly mysterious environments, and participate in activities.
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Explore windows into wide-ranging landscapes, model birds, casts of feet, antlers, beaks, and other touchable elements.
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