adult programsWINTER/SPRING

2017

EIGHT FLAVORS

BREAKING WAVES

STORIES UNDER THE STARS

adult programs AT A GLANCESUSTAINING LIFE

ON BEING HUMAN

WHEN SCIENCE MEETS ART

OUR WORLD, OUR UNIVERSE

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February 1; 7:00 p.m.Eight FlavorsFebruary 13; 6:30 p.m.

Meet Me at Science ParkFebruary 15; 7:00 p.m.

SEED: The Untold Story

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April 26; 7:00 p.m.Gastropod

January 29 – May 7Chocolate

March 29; 6:30 p.m.Life, AnimatedMarch 17 and 18

Health Fair: Brain Works

May 24; 7:00 p.m.Breaking Waves

April 27; 7:30 p.m.Stories Under the Stars

April 30 – September 4POPnology

May 11, 14, and 18; Times varyCosmos

April 12; 7:00 p.m. Beyond the Telescope

Opens February 3 Journey to Space

May 3; 7:00 p.m. Photographing a Black Hole

April 13; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

April 13; 6:00 p.m. Stars of STEM

April 13; 8:30 p.m. Sparks After Dark

January 12; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

February 9; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

March 9; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

May 11; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

June 8; 5:30 p.m. Book Club for the Curious

June 11 Sea Level Rise and Extreme Precipitation

Through February 26 Da Vinci – The Genius

Cover photo: © Sydney Altschuler

Photo courtesy of Collective Eye Films Photo © Sydney Altschuler

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ChocolateOn Exhibit January 29 Through May 7Admission Free with Exhibit Halls entry

For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated with the delicious phenomenon we call

“chocolate.” Now it’s time to discover the complete story behind the tasty treat we crave!

Through more than 200 objects and highly detailed replicas, immersive, interactive components,

and media, this bilingual exhibition explores chocolate throughout history and around the world.

Chocolate will engage your senses and reveal facets of this sumptuous sweet that you’ve never

thought about before as you explore the plant, the products, and the culture of chocolate through

the lenses of science, history, and popular culture.

Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. This exhibition was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.

Meet Me at Science Park: Chocolate Lovers Night OutMonday, February 13; 6:30 p.m.Admission $20

You know what month it is. Enjoy the Valentine’s season with our new Chocolate exhibit! Gather

up your friends or invite that special someone to learn more about the journey from the cacao tree

to that heart-shaped box, or how our shared fascination with this sweet treat has affected history.

Dance to live music, sample sweet and savory chocolate bites, or visit a pop-up chocolatier presen-

tation. Light food and complimentary parking included. Cash bar.

For more information: mos.org/events.

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Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American CuisineWednesday, February 1; 7:00 p.m.Admission Free

Sarah Lohman, historic gastronomist and author of Eight Flavors: The Untold Story

of American Cuisine

Venture through a unique culinary history of America with food

historian Sarah Lohman, who has discovered the eight flavors

that have shaped our nation’s cuisine over the centuries. Some

are familiar but others might surprise you. Join Sarah as she

examines three of these founding flavors in depth and hear

fascinating details of when each first appeared in our kitchens

and why. Visit the Chocolate exhibit and, after the program,

indulge in a special reception and signing.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18

(Monday, January 16 for Museum members) at mos.org/events.

This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

SUSTAINING LIFE An ongoing study of the splendor, mystery, and importance of our food and water.

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SEED: The Untold Story Wednesday, February 15; 7:00 p.m.

Admission Free

Treasured since the dawn of mankind, seeds feed us, clothe us, and provide the raw materials

for our everyday lives. They are in a very real sense life itself. Cultivated carefully by humans for

12,000 years, our once abundant seed diversity has been drastically reduced to a handful of

mass-produced varieties, predominantly held as private property by corporations that control over

two-thirds of the global seed market.

SEED: The Untold Story follows passionate farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keep-

ers who are defending the future of our food. “Gorgeous and fascinating in a non-pedantic way,”

this harrowing and heartening documentary is more than a cautionary tale of “man against nature.”

It is an epic “good-versus-evil” saga playing out in our modern lives.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1 (Monday, January 30 for Museum members)

at mos.org/events.

This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Additional funding provided by the Richard S. Morse Fund.

GastropodWednesday, April 26; 7:00 p.m.

Admission $15

Cynthia Graber, award-winning print and radio reporter, whose work has appeared in Wired,

The New Yorker, and various NPR shows | Nicola Twilley, contributing writer for The New

Yorker, where she writes about science in print and online

What’s the story behind some of our favorite dishes? How does everything from microbes to metals

affect the taste of the food we eat? In this special performance of the podcast Gastropod, co-hosts

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley will serve up a three-course feast for your eyes and ears. From

live experiments to interactive tastings, the evening will combine special guests and field record-

ings to reveal the secret history and science behind the food we eat every day. Join us and savor

this very special live podcast event!

Gastropod is the award-winning podcast that looks at food through the lens of science and history.

Every other week, Cynthia and Nicola release a new episode that explores the hidden history and

surprising science behind a particular food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient

feasts, from cutlery to chili peppers, and from music to Malbec.

Tickets on sale beginning at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2 (Tuesday, January 31 for Museum members).

Purchase tickets in advance at mos.org/events.

Funding provided by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult Programs.

Photo courtesy of Collective Eye Films Photo courtesy of Kathi Bahr, Gastropod

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A RENO FAMILY FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM

Breaking Waves: An Evening with Schuyler BailarWednesday, May 24; 7:00 p.m. Admission Free

Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender athlete on a Division 1 NCAA men’s team

In conversation with Timothy P. McCarthy, PhD, lecturer on history and literature, public

policy, and education; and core faculty and director of the Culture Change & Social Justice

Initiatives at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy in the John F. Kennedy School of

Government at Harvard

A record-breaking swimmer in high school, Schuyler Bailar was aggressively recruited by most Ivy

League women’s swim teams. Now, two years later, Schuyler competes as a member of the men’s

swim team for a prestigious university in Cambridge, MA. He is the first transgender athlete to

compete in any sport on a Division 1 NCAA men’s team. Celebrate a special evening with

Schuyler, as he discusses the hurdles and the milestones in his life and the world of transgender

youth. Reception with light snacks and a cash bar to follow.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10 (Monday, May 8 for Museum members)

at mos.org/events.

Funding provided by the Reno Family Foundation Fund. This program is free thanks to the generosity

of the Lowell Institute.

ReelAbilities Film Festival Presents Life, AnimatedWednesday, March 29; 6:30 p.m.Admission Free

Ron Suskind, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author, senior fellow at Harvard University’s Center

for Ethics, and senior national affairs reporter for the Wall Street Journal from 1993 until 2000

This inspirational, heartwarming documentary introduces the world to Owen Suskind, a young

man with autism who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique

way to communicate—immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. An

emotional coming-of-age story, the film follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes

his first steps toward independence. Join Ron Suskind, Owen’s father and author of the New York

Times bestseller that inspired the film, to discover the many ways in which stories can help us

persevere through the dark times and lead us all to the light. Reception and book signing to follow.

The ReelAbilities Film Festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives,

stories, and artistic expression of people with different disabilities from a variety of communities.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15 (Monday, March 13 for Museum members)

at mos.org/events.

This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Additional funding provided by the Richard S. Morse Fund.

ON BEING HUMAN Exploring the layers of the human experience.

Health Fair: Brain WorksFriday, March 17; 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 18; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Admission Free with Exhibit Halls entry

Join Museum educators and guest scientists and engineers as they reveal the technologies scientists

and doctors use to explore and care for the human brain. Explore technology for brain mapping (fMRI)

and other related concepts. Learn about interfacing with our brains through traditional analog inputs

(our senses) and ways that use modern technology. Activities are available both days; Saturday

features three presentations in the Gordon Current Science & Technology Center.

Photos © Sydney Altschuler

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Stories Under the Stars: Planet TalesThursday, April 27; 7:30 p.m.

Admission $15

Ari Daniel, science reporter

Come to the Charles Hayden Planetarium for an evening of live storytelling, radio, and music

that unfurls amidst immersive visuals projected on the dome. Hear true stories (some astronomy-

related, some not) that explore the theme of “Planet Tales.” Each one will revolve around a

different planet, spinning off stories of remarkable discovery, deep loss, and unflinching

forgiveness. Some program content may not be suitable for young audiences.

Hosted by NOVA’s Ari Daniel and co-produced by Ari Daniel and the Museum of Science.

Music performed by Mike Effenberger and Nick Phaneuf.

Tickets on sale beginning at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2 (Tuesday, January 31 for Museum members).

Purchase tickets in advance at mos.org/events.

CosmosProduced by Boston Choral Ensemble.

Thursday, May 11; 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 14; 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 18; 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.Admission $20 ($10 for students and seniors) in advance

Join Boston Choral Ensemble to explore the universe through sight and sound! With the

Ensemble’s first return to the Charles Hayden Planetarium since sold-out concerts in 2014,

you can enjoy a program of stunning choral music concerning stars, planets, and the heavens

as you watch a cosmic show overhead designed just for the occasion. Listen to pieces by

contemporary composers Eriks Esenvalds, Z Randall Stroope, and Ola Gjielo, and the world

premiere of “Galaxy Songs” by Stacy Garrop.

Purchase tickets at bostonchoral.org/cosmos.

WHEN SCIENCE MEETS ART Shattering the boundaries between art,

science, and technology.

Da Vinci – The GeniusOn Exhibit Through February 26 Admission Free with Exhibit Halls entry

Rediscover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in the most comprehensive exhibition on the Renais-

sance master to tour the world. Created by Grande Exhibitions with the assistance of the Museo

Leonardo da Vinci in Rome and a number of experts in Italy and France, this exhibition brings to

life the genius of Leonardo as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor,

and philosopher.

In Da Vinci – The Genius, you’ll also gain access to the

exclusive Secrets of Mona Lisa exhibition—an analysis

of the world’s most famous painting conducted at the

Louvre by renowned scientific engineer, examiner, and

photographer of fine art, Pascal Cotte.

This revealing interactive exhibition provides a fascinating

insight into not only the mind of a genius, but also into

the fundamental scientific and artistic principles that

he discovered!

This exhibition has been made available by Grande Exhibitions and Pascal Cotte, France.

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OUR WORLD, OUR UNIVERSE Investigating the unknown, here and out there.

Beyond the Telescope: A Universe of a Different ColorWednesday, April 12; 7:00 p.m. Admission Free

Pink planets and green galaxies? Is space really so colorful? Join Kimberly Kowal Arcand, visualiza-

tion lead for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, as she explores the universe in different parts of

the spectrum to find out how much we can learn about the cosmos when we look beyond what

human eyes can see.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29 (Monday, March 27 for Museum members) at

mos.org/events.

This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

SubSpace ProjectFull summer lineup coming soon!Admission $10

SubSpace Project is the Museum’s experimental playground for developing fresh, original, and

social experiences for adults. Art, science, and technology collide to create a new wave of nightlife

that’s intelligent, provocative, and one-of-a-kind. From musical tributes in the Planetarium to perfor-

mance art installations and beyond, SubSpace Project is an ever-evolving laboratory for Boston’s

most intriguing and immersive experiences. All SubSpace Project programs are 18+.

For more information: mos.org/events.

POPnology On Exhibit April 30 – September 4Admission Free with Exhibit Halls entry

The Museum’s upcoming temporary exhibition

blends the past, present, and future with science

and technology as punctuated by pop culture in

a revolutionary experience. Enjoy interactives to

explore a timeline of music, art, toys, and video

games that make innovative and often surprising

uses of today’s technology. Also included: virtual

reality, classic and 3-D games, and cutting-edge

instruments.

POPnology® was created by Stage Nine Design and is distributed by Exhibits Development Group.

Photos © NASA/ESA

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Journey to SpaceOpens February 3 in the Mugar Omni Theater

Admission $10, $9, $8 (adult, senior, child)

In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the Moon,

and lived continuously in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will take us

beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of

another world. Strap in for the next giant leap in this

inspirational new IMAX® film. Next stop…Mars!

Journey to Space is co-produced and co-distributed by K2 Films, Inc. and Giant Screen Films. Presented in partnership with the Giant Dome Theater Consortium.

Sponsored by

Photographing a Black Hole Wednesday, May 3; 7:00 p.m.

Admission Free

Sheperd Doeleman, PhD, director of the

Event Horizon Telescope Project, astronomer at

the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

and a senior research fellow at Harvard University |

Katherine Bouman, PhD candidate in the

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT

Scientists believe that a supermassive black hole lies

hidden in the heart of our very own Milky Way galaxy. Essential for learning about star evolution,

galaxy formation, and the nature of space-time, black holes were predicted by Einstein’s General

Theory of Relativity, but they have never been observed. Astrophysicists hope that the Event

Horizon Telescope (EHT) will change that. By linking data from many powerful telescopes

scattered around the Earth, the EHT will create a “virtual” telescope the size of the entire planet

that may be able to provide the impossible—an image of a black hole with unprecedented detail.

Find out the latest on this intrepid project and what we know about black holes.

Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19 (Monday, April 17 for Museum members)

at mos.org/events.

Sea Level Rise and Extreme Precipitation: Preparing for Boston’s Uncertain FutureSunday, June 11

Admission Free

How should communities build resilience for dealing with weather and climate-related hazards

in the coming decades? Participants use visualizations to explore potential vulnerabilities to our

infrastructures, social networks, and ecosystems from sea level rise and extreme precipitation

events, then discuss potential strategies for addressing these threats, focusing on the priorities and

needs of relevant stakeholders. At the event’s conclusion, participants will make recommendations

for increasing Boston’s community resilience.

Apply to participate in this day-long forum at the Museum of Science. The event is designed to

gather the opinions of a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and

perspectives. You don’t need to have knowledge about the topic to be selected.

A stipend will be provided to those who attend.

For more information and to apply online: http://ecastonline.org/

This project is supported by a NOAA Environmental Literacy Grant.

Photos © NASA/ESA

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AND MORE… With events popping up throughout the season,

the Museum has something for everyone.

Book Club for the CuriousThursdays: January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, and June 8 at 5:30 p.m.

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

Admission Free

Feeling inquisitive? Looking for a good conversation? Love science and books? Free and open to

the public, these monthly discussions focus on science, technology, and their impact on society.

January 12: The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and High-Stakes

Innovation by Adam Steltzner with William Patrick

February 9: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

March 9: Now: The Physics of Time by Richard A. Muller

April 13: Deep Life: The Hunt for the Hidden Biology of Earth, Mars, and Beyond

by Tullis C. Onstott

May 11: Life’s Engines: How Microbes Made Earth Habitable by Paul G. Falkowski

June 8: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Stars of STEM CelebrationThursday, April 13; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Show your support for the Museum! Enjoy a celebratory evening of dinner, drinks, and interactive

experiences as we toast the 2017 Stars of STEM honoree—our generous Premier Partner

MathWorks for its dedication to inspiring curious minds of all ages.

Presented annually, the Stars of STEM Award recognizes the individuals, foundations, and

corporations that are leading the way in helping the Museum of Science and other institutions

inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and tech innovators.

Individual tickets start at $400, including seated dinner, evening program, and after-party admission.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information: 617-589-0185, starsofstem@mos.org,

mos.org/starsofstem.

Sparks After Dark: Stars of STEM Celebration After Party Thursday, April 13; 8:30 p.m. – Midnight

Hosted by the Museum’s young professionals group, The Innovators, Sparks After Dark is the

official after party of the Museum’s signature event—Stars of STEM—and this year we are really

cranking up the volts! Enjoy drinks, dancing, and plenty of surprises late into the night!

For information on ticket prices, sponsorship opportunities, and more: mos.org/sparksafterdark.

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To guarantee seating, many of our free programs for adults offer advance registration. The link to register is found on each event listing page at

mos.org/events. Registration for each program begins at 9:00 a.m. two weeks prior to the

event date. On the day of the program, please check in at the lobby starting one hour prior

to the program start time to claim your seating pass. Any seating passes not claimed 15

minutes before the program will be released to walk-in visitors. If you have questions, or to

make a reservation over the phone, please contact Science Central at 617-723-2500, open

daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MEMBER BENEFIT: Museum of Science members can register for the free programs

in advance of the general public. Not a member? Become one today and enjoy even more

benefits like discounted or free parking, depending on your membership level. For more

information: mos.org/members.

WALK-IN VISITORS: A limited number of passes are always available for walk-in visitors

on the evening of a free program: first come, first served. While we suggest using the advance

registration system to guarantee a seating pass, in the event that online registration has been

maximized, we are usually able to accommodate everyone who would like to attend.

Purchase Tickets:

Purchase tickets online at mos.org/events, by phone at 617-723-2500, or at the Museum box office.

Adult offerings are funded in part by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult Programs and by the David and Marion Ellis Endowment Fund.

For information about accessibility in the Museum: mos.org/accessibility. For questions or accommodation requests: 617-589-3102, accessibility@mos.org. Please request ASL interpreters at least two weeks in advance.

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

ADVANCE REGISTRATION makes it easier for you to sign up for Museum programs.

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