JUNE  – JULY 2012

Sparks!A Newsletter for Members and Friends of the Museum of Science

During his 1930s relic-hunting adventures,

fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones wielded

a Smith & Wesson revolver and a bullwhip.

Real archaeologists of that era plied trowels, brushes,

and dirt strainers to make their discoveries.

Today archaeologists employ more advanced

tools such as remote sensing, CT scans, and

ground-penetrating radar to search for long-

hidden locales and objects of the past.

What’s New?

Find out how today’s archaeologists work,

and see what they are unearthing in Lost

Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science,

Lost…and FoundExplore the contemporary tools and techniques archaeologists are using to reveal fresh knowledge about ancient Egypt.

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on exhibit May 27 – September 3. In this

traveling exhibit, featuring both artifacts

and activities, you’ll encounter the latest in-

sights, investigate archaeology’s current tools,

and get interpretations and commentar-

ies from the scientists themselves.

First in Their Field

Via interviews recorded at research

sites, you’ll hear stories of innovation and

discovery from some of the world’s foremost

authorities on Egypt, including Dr. Sarah Parcak, the first

archaeologist to combine satellite imaging analysis with

surface surveys to locate buried Egyptian ruins, and Dr.

Mark Lehner, who created the first detailed maps of the

Inside This Issue 

• Interactive Archaeology

• Into the Wild with IMAX®

• Evolving Exhibit Halls

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size 3-D print, the first of its kind, reveals details beneath

the mummy’s funerary mask. Also on view are forensic

facial reconstructions of ancient Egyptians from a burial

site in Akhmim.

Universal Appeal

With its engaging combination of authentic

artifacts and hands-on activities, Lost Egypt

is not only thoroughly absorbing for

adults, but also intriguing for young

people, as it illuminates the roles they

can play as future scientists, engineers,

technicians, and lifelong learners.

Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science was developed by COSI in cooperation with the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative and was built by the Science Museum of Minnesota. Artifacts are on loan from the Brooklyn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences.

Great Sphinx and found the landmark site proving that skilled

laborers, not slaves, built the pyramids.

Try Your Hand

Inspired by practicing scientists? Roll up your sleeves and

tackle some archaeological challenges yourself. Piece together

the story told by objects unearthed in a mock excavation site.

Try your hand at reconstructing broken artifacts. Or check

out some higher-tech strategies, such as using computerized

filters to inspect images for long-concealed sites, evaluating

x-rays of animal mummies, or examining CT scans that

show amulets within a mummy’s bandages. You can even

explore the engineering of the ancient past, grappling with

the architectural and mechanical challenges of constructing

pyramids from huge stones.

Past Lives and Deaths

Lost Egypt features authentic art and artifacts from the daily

life and funerary culture of ancient Egypt: amulets, a stela,

canopic jars, statuary, and more. A fascinating highlight is

a respectful display of an actual human mummy, “virtually”

unwrapped using non-invasive CT scans. The resulting full-

Dig in  Try out these interactive experiences featured in the exhibit:

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SANDS oF TIME  Maneuver a wind machine to find out how the desert’s natural forces can both hide and reveal historic sites.

PYrAMID BUILDINg  Attempt to shift 60-pound “pyramid” blocks, then construct your own tabletop version.

LoST LANgUAgE  Examine a replica Rosetta Stone and decode a message written in hieroglyphics.

EgYPTIAN STorIES  Compare your choice of “tomb” goods with those of actual ancient Egyptians.

ToMB ArT   Interpret the artwork and hieroglyphs adorning the darkened re-creation of a tomb hallway.

PAck IT UP   Choose the right equipment and supplies for an expedi-tion, then compare your choices to those of real-life archaeologists.

Lost Egypt: Ancient  Secrets, Modern Science On Exhibit May 27 – September 3

•  Admission is FrEE for members, and free with Exhibit Halls admission for the general public.

•  Enter Lost Egypt through the red 

Wing. The Nichols Gallery entrance

has been relocated to accommodate

construction of the upcoming Hall of

Human Life exhibit.

•  Learn even more about this fascinating ancient culture by pairing your visit with Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, now showing at select times in the Mugar Omni Theater.

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Take a Walk on the Wild SideAn inspiring IMAX® film transports you around the world to walk—or swing—alongside some adorable baby animals.

Baby elephants boot soccer balls down a dusty dirt road in

Kenya. Baby orangutans soap up for a river bath in remote

Borneo. Born to be Wild documents the process of raising

orphaned animals and releasing them back into the wild.

The animals get a second chance at life. The audience gets to

know some extraordinary creatures—and two heroic women

who have devoted their lives to saving them.

Gentle Giants

Elephants remain endangered because of the demand for

ivory. When these gentle giants are killed for their tusks, they

leave behind babies. Family units are the basis of elephant

society, and as they break down, the survival of the species—

already under threat from habitat loss—comes into question.

For many years, no one had ever

successfully raised an orphaned

baby elephant. Dame Daphne

Sheldrick developed a way to nurse

infant elephants and, with daily play

dates, slowly reintroduce them to

the wild. Visit Sheldrick’s team in

the fragile savannah, and witness

the remarkable bonds they build.

Great Apes

Meanwhile, in a lush Indonesian rainforest, a beautiful

orangutan baby drinks from a bottle. Orangutans are the

largest tree-dwelling mammal on Earth and the only great

ape outside of Africa. Their habitat is disappearing, replaced

by palm oil plantations. Plus, when orangutans are poached

for food or killed as agricultural pests, the population has a

hard time bouncing back because each female gives birth only

once every seven or eight years.

Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas has studied and helped orangutans

for almost 40 years. The baby orangutans spend the entirety

of their first year of life with human caretakers and then

naturally leave their pseudo-mothers around eight years

of age. Born to be Wild brushes back the big leaves, giving

audiences a clear view of the orangutans’ complex world.

Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Born to be Wild is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Filmed Entertainment. Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. Photo copyright © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Photos: Drew Fellman

Born to be Wild Opens June 29 in the Mugar Omni Theater

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ENERGIZED!

CAPTURING THE ARC

Math Moves! Experiencing Ratio and ProportionBlue Wing, Level 1

This new exhibit invites you to “do the math.” Explore ratio

and proportion through movement as you play with shadows,

shapes, sizes, and sounds. Grab a friend and get going, then

watch as your rates of motion are tracked on a screen. How

big is that giant chair? Find out using your own body as a unit

of measurement. Discover connections as you grow, shrink,

match, and measure through activities that will exercise your

body and your mind.

Capturing the ArcMuseum Lobby

The Museum’s soaring lobby has been transformed into an

ever-changing light show! Featuring 27 arcs of bent acrylic

and nearly 4,400 LEDs, the spectacular hanging installation

creates more than 16 million colors from only three—red,

green, and blue—and uses less power than a plasma TV.

The installation was created by local lighting designer Joey

Nicotera using the latest in lighting technology from Danvers-

based OSRAM SYLVANIA. Nicotera says, “My vision was to

create the experience of being surrounded by electrical arcs

and to experience their color, their mystery, and their life.”

Colby RoomGreen Wing, Lower Level

Colonel Francis Thompson Colby was one of the Museum’s

greatest benefactors, yet he never once set foot in the build-

ing. An avid collector, he included the gun room from his

home as his gift. It was painstakingly reassembled at the

Museum in 1965. Through a recent generous gift from

Edna and Donald M. Kaplan, a new glass vestibule gives

visitors access to many artifacts previously out of view, and

a revealing computer experience lets you virtually rifle

through the room’s cabinets, cases, and drawers.

What’s New in the Exhibit Halls? From the power of the Sun to the mysteries of the sea floor, several new exhibits invite you to investigate, discover, and explore this summer.

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Theater ofElectricity

CahnersTheater

B L U E W I N G

Butterfly Garden

Seeing Is Deceiving

Investigate!Ongoing Renovation

The Light House

Science in the Park

WrightTheater

T. RexTheater ofElectricity

Charles HaydenPlanetarium

DiscoveryCenter B L U E W I N G

R E D W I N G

CahnersComputerPlace

Parking Payment

G R E E N W I N G

Riverview Café

Museum Store

MugarOmni Theater

MakingModels

Mathematica

MembershipBooth RockGarden

B L U E W I N G

Access toMugar Omni Theater

Take Level 1 Red Wingelevator or stairs UP

Polage

G R E E N W I N G

Machines & Transportation

ColbyRoom

Shapiro Family Science Live! Stage

A Bird’sWorld

Triceratops CliffDinosaurs

NaturalMysteries

Lower Lobby

G R E E N W I N G

Birth

Atrium

AudiokineticSculpture

Tamarins& Chicks

HumanBodyConnection

• Suit/Cabot Lab• Live Animal ExhibitTake Level 1 Red Wing elevator

or stairs DOWN to Lower Level

Boston Duck ToursPurchase tickets

April – November

Mapping

Accessibility ServicesLost & Found (or call 617-589-0319)

First Aid and other emergencies

Lost Children: instruct children to report here

Foreign Language Guides

Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters,

Strollers, Private Nursing Area access

Level 2

Baby changing facilities available in most restrooms.

Nursing: Anywhere in the Museum is fine.

Math Moves!

Engineering Design Workshop

3-D Digital Cinema

Human Evolution

New EnglandHabitats

Globe

Assistive ListeningAudio DescriptionsBrailleClosed Captioning

ElevatorStairwell

RestroomsAccessible

Coatroom & LockersCash MachineFood

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ParkingSeparate paid ticket required

Take aCloser Look

Energized!

Living on the Edge

Beyond the X-Ray

SimulatorExperience

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center

SpecialExhibits

Nanotechnology

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Lost Egypt:Ancient Secrets, Modern Science

May 27 – September 3Access via Red Wing, Level 1 ONLY

Take Red Wing elevatoror stairs UP to Level 2

Museum Then and Now

Cosmic Light

Segway® Experience

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Stearns HallSpecial Exhibits

Exhibit PrototypesSchedule varies

Exhibits subject to change.

The Virtual FishTank

Accessible route to Theater of Electricity

and WeatherWise

WeatherWise

Take stairs to Lower Level

Presentations schedule on reverse

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A Song in Your PocketBlue Wing, Level 2

Digital music is everywhere. More than half of American

teens listen to music on their cell phones, and 90% own MP3

players. Developed in collaboration with the MIT Lincoln

Laboratory, this new exhibit sheds light on the science behind

the songs in your pocket. Make decisions about sound qual-

ity and file size in order to better understand the engineering

tradeoffs behind digital music.

AlvinBlue Wing, Level 1

At the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the

world’s oldest operating research submersible is undergoing a

complete rebuild and upgrade. Alvin, the United States’ most

famous deep-water explorer, has completed 4,600 dives since

1964. A new exhibit outlines the current overhaul and chroni-

cles Alvin’s past accomplishments, including the discovery of

hydrothermal vents and a survey of the wreck of RMS Titanic.

Get a scientist’s perspective by looking through one of Alvin’s

viewports and lift a section of Alvin’s tow rope, which can haul

470,000 pounds.

Help Create a Pixar Exhibit!Have you ever wondered how

exhibits are created? Get a

taste of what it takes by help-

ing Museum staff develop an

exhibition about the science,

technology, engineering, and

math behind your favorite Pixar

movies. All summer long, exhibit developers will be testing

prototypes in the Pixar Exhibit Lab in the Blue Wing, Level 2.

Come for a visit, try out some exhibits-in-progress, and let us

know what you think! You’ll be helping to create an exhibition

that will delight Museum visitors to infinity…and beyond!

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Theater ofElectricity

CahnersTheater

B L U E W I N G

Butterfly Garden

Seeing Is Deceiving

Investigate!Ongoing Renovation

The Light House

Science in the Park

WrightTheater

T. RexTheater ofElectricity

Charles HaydenPlanetarium

DiscoveryCenter B L U E W I N G

R E D W I N G

CahnersComputerPlace

Parking Payment

G R E E N W I N G

Riverview Café

Museum Store

MugarOmni Theater

MakingModels

Mathematica

MembershipBooth RockGarden

B L U E W I N G

Access toMugar Omni Theater

Take Level 1 Red Wingelevator or stairs UP

Polage

G R E E N W I N G

Machines & Transportation

ColbyRoom

Shapiro Family Science Live! Stage

A Bird’sWorld

Triceratops CliffDinosaurs

NaturalMysteries

Lower Lobby

G R E E N W I N G

Birth

Atrium

AudiokineticSculpture

Tamarins& Chicks

HumanBodyConnection

• Suit/Cabot Lab• Live Animal ExhibitTake Level 1 Red Wing elevator

or stairs DOWN to Lower Level

Boston Duck ToursPurchase tickets

April – November

Mapping

Accessibility ServicesLost & Found (or call 617-589-0319)

First Aid and other emergencies

Lost Children: instruct children to report here

Foreign Language Guides

Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters,

Strollers, Private Nursing Area access

Level 2

Baby changing facilities available in most restrooms.

Nursing: Anywhere in the Museum is fine.

Math Moves!

Engineering Design Workshop

3-D Digital Cinema

Human Evolution

New EnglandHabitats

Globe

Assistive ListeningAudio DescriptionsBrailleClosed Captioning

ElevatorStairwell

RestroomsAccessible

Coatroom & LockersCash MachineFood

CC

ParkingSeparate paid ticket required

Take aCloser Look

Energized!

Living on the Edge

Beyond the X-Ray

SimulatorExperience

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center

SpecialExhibits

Nanotechnology

? INOUT

I N F O

BoxOffice

WELCOME

• Weems Sculptures• Bees• Brad Washburn Exhibit

Take Green Wing elevator

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Lost Egypt:Ancient Secrets, Modern Science

May 27 – September 3Access via Red Wing, Level 1 ONLY

Take Red Wing elevatoror stairs UP to Level 2

Museum Then and Now

Cosmic Light

Segway® Experience

SpecialExhibits

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Stearns HallSpecial Exhibits

Exhibit PrototypesSchedule varies

Exhibits subject to change.

The Virtual FishTank

Accessible route to Theater of Electricity

and WeatherWise

WeatherWise

Take stairs to Lower Level

Presentations schedule on reverse

MC-12-4608-BPrinted on Recycled Paper

Energized!Blue Wing, Lower Level

Renewable energy is helping to power our world. More

homes and businesses are turning to self-replenishing energy

sources such as sunlight, wind, and hydropower. These

sources generate cleaner energy, but also come with their own

set of challenges. In this exhibit, hands-on activities invite you

to experiment with solar panel placement, manipulate solar

collectors, and try out different energy combinations to power

Boston. Learn how potholes, magnetic flywheels, and even

cow manure can generate electricity.

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4 The Science Behind the Stars At the Museum’s annual signature event on

April 26, Stars of STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math) awards were presented

to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick,

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, and

Intel Corporation. The Patrick-Murray admin-

istration was recognized for its outstanding

STEM efforts in the Commonwealth. Intel’s

award honored its longtime sponsorship

of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network,

headquartered at the Museum of Science.

With lead support from Biogen Idec and

an anonymous donor, the event raised over

$450,000 for Museum educational programs.

5 Local Foundation Supports Student AccessThe Highland Street Foundation has made

a four-year $100,000 grant commitment to

the Museum of Science to underwrite field

trips and transportation for students in

underserved Boston-area schools. The

Newton-based foundation, created by David J.

McGrath and led today by his wife Joanne

and their five children, directs financial

support to nonprofits working in areas

like affordable housing and homelessness

prevention, child welfare, education, the

environment, healthcare, and the arts.

1 Mugar Omni Theater Turns 25

In March the Mugar Omni Theater com-

memorated its 25th anniversary. This

momentous occasion was celebrated with

the revival of New England Time Capsule,

a beloved pre-show film produced for the

theater’s 1987 opening. Viewers zoom over

the Boston skyline, stare down a Roger

Clemens curveball, and take a pulse-

pounding ride down Storrow Drive in this

short travelogue narrated by Leonard Nimoy

with music composed by John Williams.

Since 1987, the Mugar Omni Theater has

welcomed over 17 million visitors!

2 Geckos on TVOn February 9, FOX 25 Boston welcomed

Live Animal Center curator Bunny Watson

along with three of the Museum’s resident

geckos for a segment on the temporary

exhibit Geckos: Tails to Toepads, which was

on exhibit through May 6. Bunny discussed

the 60+ geckos in the exhibit and the

cutting-edge science of gecko adhesion with

reporter Cindy Fitzgibbon. See the video:

mos.org/tvgeckos.

3 Living Lab Goes NationalThe Museum’s Discovery Center was recently

awarded a $3 million grant from the National

Science Foundation to expand its Living

Laboratory program across the US. In the

program, local scientists conduct studies and

educate caregivers about child development.

The grant, led by Museum educators Becki

Kipling and Marta Biarnes, will support pro-

fessional development opportunities to help

museums in Wisconsin, Oregon, Maryland

and elsewhere establish programs based on

the Living Lab model.

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HOURSHours, which are subject to change, are extended during Massachusetts school vacations. For updates: mos.org/hours.

Exhibit Halls

• Regular (Sat – Thurs) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.• Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Year round)• Summer (Sat – Thurs) 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (July 5 – Labor Day)• Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Closed

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DiRecTiONS AND PARKiNG• Address 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114• Detailed Directions 617-723-2500, mos.org/directions• Parking Museum parking is available first come, first served. Members receive a discount in the Museum garage.

BOSTON DUcK TOURSTickets sold in the Red Wing, near the Mugar Omni Theater. DUCKs depart from the driveway near the T. rex. Tours run daily, April – November. For reservations: 617-267-3825, bostonducktours.com. Members receive a discount.

SeGwAY® exPeRieNceTours developed by Museum staff. Powered by Segway of Boston. Tours run daily, April – November. For departure times and fees: mos.org. Members receive a discount.

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For information about Museum field trips and other opportunities for educators, such as the Teacher Partner Program: 617-723-2500, educator-email@mos.org, mos.org/educators.

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Unearth the mysteries of an ancient civilization using the tools of modern archaeologists.

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June JulySpace Junk Opens3-D Digital Cinema Film—Cast-off space junk orbiting Earth is fast becoming the greatest threat to the future of space exploration. $

Bonsai: Creating Art with Nature Closes Temporary Exhibit—Discover how bonsai trees are shaped to elicit an emotional response. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the trees, this exhibit may close earlier than June 3.

Book Club for the Curious Join a discussion about Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens by Andrea Wulf. Cambridge Innovation Center. 5:30 p.m.

Flying Monsters Opens3-D Digital Cinema Film—Giant prehistoric pterosaurs soar through the sky, some gliding hundreds of miles without a single flap. $

Member Overnight Exclusive Member Event—Enjoy a Lightning! show, an Omni film, and many other special overnight activities! 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m. Also June 22. M $ !

EurekaFest™ 2012: Heavy Metal V High school students compete to build wind turbines that lift garbage cans toward a climactic “big bang.” 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Born to be Wild OpensOmni Film—Walk alongside baby orangutans and elephants in the wild. $

CAlENdAr HigHligHtSInformation is subject to change. Please confirm all dates and times: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org.

tall Ships CruiseEnjoy a 90-minute narrated Charles River-boat Company cruise and get an up-close view of these amazing vessels as they rest in the harbor. Also June 30 and July 2, 3, 5. Departure times vary. M $ !

let’s Celebrate July 4th! Exclusive Member Event—Join this popu-lar celebration of America’s birthday and view fireworks over the Charles River. 5:30 p.m. M $ !

Book Club for the CuriousJoin a discussion about Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan. Cambridge Innovation Center. 5:30 p.m.

design Squad Nation day Join the hosts of PBS’s Design Squad Nation for an afternoon of hands-on activities and family fun. 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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Exhibit HallsFor more information: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org/exhibits.

last Chance! bonsai: Creating Art with NatureThrough Sunday, June 3Bonsai trees are painstakingly shaped to elicit an emotional response. See how it’s done in this new exhibit featuring work by bonsai artist Michael Levin. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the trees, this exhibit may close early.

New! lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern ScienceSunday, May 27 – Monday, September 3How does modern science illuminate our understanding of the ancient past? Use the tools and technology of archaeologists to explore the mysteries of Egypt’s history, culture, and people.

New! Math Moves! Experiencing Ratio and ProportionExperience the mathematical concept of ratio—play with colorful shadows, walk half as fast as a friend, or move your hands to make a pitch change. Geared toward visitors ages 6 – 12 and their families.

Made in Greece+Through Sunday, August 12See 16 contemporary architectural projects by young Greek architects.

butterfly GardenClosed June 25 – 28 for planting and maintenance.Explore a living exhibit filled with sunlight, plants, and free-flying butterflies. Timed tickets required. Discounts available for members.

Coming Soon! ShiPwRECK! Pirates & TreasureSunday, September 23 – Sunday, March 3 Bring history to life! Hear stories of ocean adventure and discover amazing treasures, including priceless artifacts from a real Civil War shipwreck.

FEATURED PRESENTATION

Live presentations are offered throughout the day every day in the Exhibit Halls. For current schedules: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org/daily.

live Animal Presentation Daily; 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Learn about nature from the scaly, furry, and feathered residents of our Live Animal Center.

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Mugar Omni theaterFeaturing New England’s only IMAX® Dome screen. For showtimes, tickets, and a complete list of films now playing: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org. Service charge waived for members. Shows run approximately 50 minutes.

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FEATURED FILMS

New! born to be wildOpens Friday, June 29Transport yourself around the globe to encounter orphaned orangutans and elephants and meet the extraordinary people who rescue them. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

To The ArcticVenture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they navigate the exquisite Arctic wilderness.

Returning! Mummies: Secrets of the PharaohsWitness the discovery of 40 royal mummies, then join an Egyptologist and DNA specialists as they piece together the clues yielded by ancient kings. Join the Charles river Cleanup

Over the spring and summer, the Charles River accumulates floating debris, and the Charles River Cleanup Boat comes to the rescue! The Museum donates funds to support the effort, and Museum staff contribute one-quarter of the Cleanup Boat’s total volunteer hours. Still, this privately funded nonprofit operation needs more help.

Volunteer for a seven-hour shift as part of the cleanup crew, and the Museum will reward you with Exhibit Halls passes for your efforts.

• Learn more at cleanupboat.org.

Charles Hayden Planetarium For showtimes and tickets: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org. Service charge waived for members. Shows run approximately 35 – 45 minutes.

New! The Sky Tonight: Mars!Opens Thursday, July 5To celebrate the August arrival of NASA’s Curiosity rover to Mars, this live interactive show features the red planet among the seasonal stars and constellations visible from New England.

Fractals Rock!Friday and Saturday EveningsExperience the beautiful, complex world of fractals. Dive into intricate math-based patterns during an immersive adventure for the eyes and ears.

Explore the Universe: live! Leave the Earth behind and blast off to explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond. Journey through the cosmos with a Planetarium educator as your star pilot.

Undiscovered worlds: The Search beyond Our SunThe discovery of exoplanets—the hundreds of known planets that orbit stars beyond the Sun—may lead us closer to finding an Earth-like world. Produced by the Museum of Science.

The Sky Tonight: live!Find planets, stars, and constellations visible from New England with an astronomy expert as your guide. It’s the next best thing to being out under the stars!

gilliland ObservatoryPublic viewings are free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Weather permitting: 617-589-0267.

Friday Evening StargazingFridays; 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.Our rooftop telescopes give you spectacular live views of stars, planets, lunar craters, and more.

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3-d digital Cinema Shows in Wright Theater. For showtimes and tickets: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org. Discounts available for members. 3-D shows run approximately 20 minutes.

New! Space Junk Opens Friday, June 1Soar 22,000 miles above Earth amid a junkyard of orbit-ing debris. Witness mind-boggling collisions, and learn what can be done about our growing problem of human-made space trash.

New! Flying MonstersOpens Friday, June 15Watch history’s largest flying creatures come to life in stunning detail. Join the pterosaurs as they rule the skies while dinosaurs roam below.

EventsFor more information: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org/events.

EurekaFest™ 2012: heavy Metal V Saturday, June 23; 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. High school students from across the country compete in the 6th annual all-day challenge to build their own wind turbines. Watch as they hurry to create the best design. Meanwhile, fill up your “passport” of activities, earn scout patches, and win special EurekaFest magnets in a family-friendly day chock full of engineering and invention activi-ties! The day culminates in a “big bang” finale as the wind turbines hoist as many as 30 empty garbage cans to the ceiling of the Blue Wing before they are released.

Heavy Metal is part of EurekaFest, a local celebration designed to empower a legacy of inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models, and encourage creativity and problem-solving.

• Free with Exhibit Halls admission.

• For more information about EurekaFest activities citywide (June 21 – 23): 617-253-3352, eurekafest.org.

• EurekaFest is a partnership of the Lemelson-MIT Program and the Museum of Science. Supported by Continuum.

Design Squad Nation DaySaturday, July 14; 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.Join the hosts of PBS’s Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball and Deysi Melgar, for an afternoon of hands-on engineer-ing and family fun. Participate in Design Squad activities throughout the day and get the chance to talk to real-life engineers and inventors about their designs. At 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., don’t miss Nate and Deysi as they demonstrate their dance moves on a supersized dance pad!

• Free with Exhibit Halls admission.

Support the Washburn Climb

Remembered for his varied achievements—as mountaineer, photographer, and visionary founding director of the Museum of Science—Bradford Washburn also created a map of Mount Washington that is still used by climbers today.

To honor Washburn and raise much-needed funds for the Museum’s Annual Fund, a team of climbers will ascend Mount Washington on Monday, July 16—some making the trek twice in one day.

• For information on how you can support these climbers, please visit mos.org/washburnclimb.

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Exclusive Member EventsFor more information, use the numbers and addresses listed below or contact: 617-589-0180, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org/members.

Member OvernightSaturday, June 16; 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 22; 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.What really happens at the Museum after dark? Gather your friends and family to find out! Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Exhibit Halls and a late night Lightning! show followed by a mid-morning Omni film. Choose Saturday, June 16 or Friday, June 22.

• Fee: $50 per person. Advance registration required. Space is limited; first come, first served.

• Children must be accompanied by adult chaperones age 21 or older.

• To buy tickets: 617-589-0180, mos.org/members.

Tall Ships CruiseJune 30 – July 3; July 5Daily departure times vary; see mos.org/members. Ticket sales close June 19.The Tall Ships are returning to US waters! Enjoy a 90-minute narrated Charles Riverboat Company cruise, exclusively for members, and get an up-close view of these amazing vessels as they rest in the harbor. Learn about the history of the Tall Ships and gain insight into nearby waterways, including the Charles River Locks and Boston Harbor.

• Fee: $35 for adults; $33 for seniors; $28 for children. (Not recommended for children under age 3.)

• Space is limited. Ticket availability is limited to the number of Exhibit Halls admissions permitted with your membership level.

• Departures from the CambridgeSide Galleria waterfront.

• For more information: 617-589-0180, mos.org/members.

take a Segway® tour!

Discover the science behind the sights on the only tour developed by Museum staff and powered by Segway of Boston. Departing throughout the day every day from the Museum of Science.

• Fee: $60 for members; $65 for general public.

• Tickets: 617-723-2500, mos.org, or the Museum box office.

• Some restrictions apply. For departure times and more information: mos.org.

Bring the Museum to You this Summer!

The Museum’s Traveling Programs bring science to your library, camp, scout group, or community center. These exciting public programs start at just $250 and are fun for any age group. From animal invaders to rockets to the portable planetarium, these programs are sure to delight!

• For more information: 617-589-0354 or mos.org/travelingprograms.

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Member tips

Start your summer off right with a trip to the Museum—then continue learning year round! Here are a few tips to make sure your next visit is a smooth one:

• bring your current membership card for immediate Exhibit Halls entry and discounts in the Museum store, café, and garage.

• Reserve tickets in advance. We’ll waive the handling fees and save your spot. Just call 617-723-2500 or visit mos.org a few days before your visit.

• On busy days, the Museum garage may fill up and close temporarily. Avoid peak parking times by arriving before 10:30 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. Additional parking is available at CambridgeSide Galleria and the TDGarden, but Museum member parking discounts apply only in the Museum garage.

• late entries to timed shows are not permitted. Arrive at least one hour before any scheduled show to allow time to park.

• Visit the member specialist staff at the Membership booth. Renew or upgrade your membership, purchase show tickets, or find information on upcoming member-exclusive events. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sign Up for ENews!

• Be a member in the know! Sign up for our monthly Member ENews and be among the first to receive event reminders, late-breaking Museum news, and exclusive offers. Sign up at mos.org/members.

let’s Celebrate July 4th!Wednesday, July 4; 5:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets are still available for this annual members’ favorite. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun-filled evening of family entertainment, capped by the spectacular fireworks display over the Charles River. The annual members-only event takes place on the Museum’s garage roof, which provides one of the city’s best views.

• Fee: $26 for adults; $16 for children (3 –11); free for children under age 3.

• Ticket availability is limited to the number of Exhibit Halls admissions permitted with your membership level.

• This event always sells out early. Tickets will not be available for purchase the day of the event.

• Parking is available the night of the event at several area garages. Parking is not available at the Museum; no reserva-tions will be taken. For more information: 617-723-2500.

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The Museum of Science gratefully acknowledges the support of our Premier Partners:

Adult OfferingsFor more information: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY), mos.org/events. Funded in part by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult Programs and by the David and Marion Ellis Endowment Fund.

book Club for the CuriousThursdays, June 14 and July 12; 5:30 p.m.Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love science and books? The Book Club for the Curious is just the thing for you! Free and open to the public, these monthly book discussions focus on science, technology, and their impact on society.

• Location: Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA.

• June 14: Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens by Andrea Wulf. July 12: Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan.

• Presented in partnership with the Cambridge Innovation Center.

A trip of a lifetime: January 2013 tanzania Safari

Travel with Museum educators and experienced Africa guides Ken Pauley and Lucy Kirshner on a journey like no other. This spectacular green season safari with blooming acacias and baobabs includes a visit to the Ngorongoro’s breathtaking caldera and the Tarangire National Park’s peaceable kingdom. Witness the great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti and spend time among the Maasai people.

Start planning your January 2013 Tanzania safari today!

• Note: The trip is limited to 12 travelers. Spaces fill quickly.

• Reservation deadline: October 18

• Trip dates: January 18 – February 1

• For more information or to reserve a place: 617-589-0324, tanzania@mos.org.

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