The Museum of Science

The Museum of Science

Hosts interactive STEM exhibits and education

Overview

The Museum of Science is a large science center in New England that educates about STEM for about 1.5 million visitors each year through hundreds of interactive exhibits and dynamic programs. Its exhibits, planetarium and theater experiences offer hands-on learning, while outreach and educator resources extend science education through programs like the National Center for Technological Literacy. It stands apart by combining a long history (founded in 1830) with a one-roof hub that covers exhibits, theater, planetarium, and nationwide NSF-funded networks. Its goal is to engage the public, spark curiosity, and improve science literacy by making immersive STEM experiences and educator tools widely accessible.

About The Museum of Science

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Why The Museum of Science is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Education

Entertainment

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.2M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1831

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What believers are saying

  • Year of the Earthshot in 2024 features 1,000 climate programs boosting attendance.
  • Center for the Environment drives partnerships like Youth Climate Summit 2024.
  • CPR kiosk with American Heart Association expands life-saving education reach.

What critics are saying

  • Post-COVID virtual STEM erodes 1.5 million annual visitors within 3-6 months.
  • NC Museum of Natural Sciences captures NSF grants in 6-12 months.
  • Sea level rise floods Charles River site by 2050 per FEMA maps.

What makes The Museum of Science unique

  • First embraced all sciences under one roof since 1830.
  • Leads National Center for Technological Literacy reaching 40,600 teachers.
  • Launched Youth Engineering Solutions curricula for preK-8 STEM in 2024.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.1M

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Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Dec 8th, 2025
Inspiring the Next Generation at Careers of Tomorrow

Inspiring the next generation at Careers of Tomorrow. Recently, the MLSC team connected with professionals at every level of the life sciences ecosystem at the Museum of Science's Careers of Tomorrow event, a day dedicated to expanding access to STEM career opportunities and supporting equitable workforce development. Throughout the event, the MLSC team welcomed attendees at its booth during the Job Fair, sharing information on the many career pathways that are available across the life sciences and highlighting key resources to those exploring or advancing a career in the industry. As part of the afternoon, MLSC President and CEO Kirk Taylor, MD, participated in the Careers in Life Sciences panel, where he joined fellow industry leaders in discussions on the pathways into the industry, their personal career journeys, and insights for those exploring a future in the life sciences. The MLSC is proud to support the Museum of Science and events like Careers of Tomorrow that strengthen the Commonwealth's talent pipeline and help ensure that opportunities in the life sciences are accessible to all.

The Warren Group
May 19th, 2025
Personnel File - No. 406

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union announced the promotion of William Ely to assistant vice president of collections.

Kiosk Marketplace
Feb 25th, 2025
CPR training kiosk introduced at Boston's Museum of Science

The Museum of Science, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, has installed a CPR training kiosk to educate visitors in Boston on life-saving techniques, according to a WHDH report.

The Guide Liverpool
Oct 17th, 2024
Widnes chemistry museum wins over £1M in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in widnes, cheshire, has been awarded a £1 million grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help it inspire and educate even more people about the impact of chemistry, the town's chemical heritage, and how it continues to shape modern life.

Museum of Science
Oct 9th, 2024
Museum of Science and New England Aquarium Co-Host Boston Youth Climate Summit 2024 as an Incubator for Youth-Driven Climate Action

BOSTON - As part of Year of the Earthshot, a yearlong exploration of climate solutions and sustainability, the Museum of Science is partnering with the New England Aquarium to cohost a two-day Youth Climate Summit for 100 students from across Massachusetts.

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