Are your kids obsessed with reptiles? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out the new Gecko exhibit – being shown for a limited time only at the Boston Museum of Science. From their press release: Included with Exhibit Halls admission, the exhibit explores all aspects of geckos: biology, natural history, their role in human [...]

Thanksgiving Weekend Events at the Museum of Science
Looking for something to do with the kids over the long Thanksgiving Weekend? There are lots of great things going on at the Museum of Science this weekend! Check out the newest exhibit, A Day in Pompeii, which provides a glimpse of daily life in Pompeii as it was in 79 AD, the year Mount [...]

The Boston Museum of Science presents A Day in Pompeii
From Oct. 2, 2011 – Feb. 12, 2012, the Boston Museum of Science will present A Day in Pompeii. This 13,000-square-foot touring exhibit exposes museum guests to one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever unearthed. Tickets are on sale now. From the museum – “Admission to Pompeii will be by timed ticket only and will [...]

Guide to the Boston Area IMAX Theaters
I remember the first time I saw an IMAX movie. It was at the Mugar Omni Theater at the Boston Museum of Science, and I thought I’d been transported into the future. It was an amazing experience. Now, IMAX theaters are slightly more ubiquitous. Here in the Boston area, we have four local theaters, each [...]
The All-New Renovated Hayden Planetarium at the Boston Museum of Science
This Sunday, February 13, 2011, the Boston Museum of Science will reopen the Hayden Planetarium after a $9 million, one year renovation, with the show Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun. The planetarium’s upgrades include the following: A state-of-the-art Zeiss Starmaster, one of only two in the United States, and the only one on [...]
Free Film Fridays at the Boston Museum of Science
This January, MathWorks and the Museum of Science invite visitors to experience the magic of New England’s only IMAX® Dome theater—for free! Free Film Fridays are back, and thanks to MathWorks, museumgoers will enjoy complimentary shows all day January 7, 14, 21, and 28. With a shared passion for discovery and learning, the Museum of [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 10:30 AM Where Gore Place. 52 Gore Place. Waltham An activity for children ages 3 and 4 with an accompanying adult. Listen to a story about hats, play a game, and make an awsome paper hat! Come wearing your favorite hat. Same story and activity each hour. Space is limited, reserve by May 24. $5 per child, $3 for an additional child. Family or Kids’ Club Members enjoy free admission for one child. To reserve, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org
or call: (781) 894-2798. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk! - Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:30 PM Where Gore Place. 52 Gore Place. Waltham An activity for children ages 3 and 4 with an accompanying adult. Listen to a story about hats, play a game, and make an awsome paper hat! Come wearing your favorite hat. Same story and activity each hour. Space is limited, reserve by May 24. $5 per child, $3 for an additional child. Family or Kids’ Club Members enjoy free admission for one child. To reserve, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org
or call: (781) 894-2798. - Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 03:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 04:00 PM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center. Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone Museum. Free with admission.
- Toddler Tales
Toddler Tales
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 10:30 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Toddler Tales • Every Thursday at 10:30am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity.
Recommended for ages 3-5. - Thursday’s Tales
Thursday’s Tales
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 12:00 PM Where The Discovery Museums. 177 Main Street (Route 27). Acton Sing some songs and sample some stories; we’ll bring the books and you bring your imagination! Free with admission. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk!
- Read Across Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Read Across Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
When Friday, May 24. 2013 10:00 AM Friday, May 24. 2013 01:00 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Free with zoo admission
America! We’ll be celebrating all things Seuss, including the Lorax. We’ll share on-going stories and crafts. Birthday cake will be served at noon. - Pizza and Art Night
Pizza and Art Night
When Friday, May 24. 2013 06:00 PM Friday, May 24. 2013 08:00 PM Where Artbeat 212A Mass Ave Arlington, MA Parents relax at one of our neighboring restaurants in Capitol Square while kids 8 and older enjoy fun art projects in a group setting (invite friends!) and share pizza and beverages. $20 per child includes materials. Advance reservations required.
- Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Saturday, May 25. 2013 10:00 AM Saturday, May 25. 2013 11:00 AM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center. Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone Museum. Free with admission.















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