National Center for Technological Literacy
The NCTL is the Museum's response to our nation's need for improved technological literacy.
Greece: Secrets of the Past features the beauty and grandeur of an ancient civilization. The birthplace of democracy comes alive through an exciting archaeological adventure. Explore the majesty of Greece's islands and witness the Parthenon brought back to its original glory through amazing leading edge computer-generated images. Shows through September 4, 2006.
Sponsored by The Mathworks.
Come see Americas best inventions at the Museum of Science from May 5 through May 20! The Modern Marvels Invent Now® Challenge exhibition features everyday inventors who are sharing their ingenious designs and creative solutions with the world. The top 5 inventors of 2006 will be highlighted during Modern Marvels: Great Inventions Week on The History Channel from May 24 to May 27 at 10:00 p.m.
Metal ploughs, knobby tires, a clever computer program what turns an ordinary robot into a Sumo wrestling champion? Come find out on Saturday May 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., as the Museum hosts a battle of autonomous robots built and programmed by students from schools and community centers all over Boston. Visitors are invited to view the competition and learn how to build their own robots using inexpensive materials and on-line resources developed by Machine Science Inc. of Cambridge.
On Sunday May 14th, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., the Museum of Science and Wolfgang Puck Catering welcome you and your special guests to enjoy a delightful Mother's Day Brunch at one of the city's best kept secrets while taking in magnificent views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline. Reservations recommended.
On July 30 the Museum of Science will open the internationally renowned exhibition BODY WORLDS 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens. The exhibition explores human and comparative anatomy, health science, anatomy, and physiology through the study of real human bodies that have been preserved using the ground-breaking process called Plastination — providing people with the unprecedented opportunity to discover the wonders of the human body.
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