Science Exhibitions This Week in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of science exhibitions in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries

Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries

Wed, Oct 7 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

rare specimens and treasures

Rubies

Rubies

Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

Mineral science up close

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Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow \nCollecting

Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

Rare specimens, deep time

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Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries [09/06/26]

Sun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

Natural history treasury

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Mon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

Backstage natural history

Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow ame

Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow ame

Sun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM

Baldwin

Vast natural collections

The Harvard Museum of Natural History

The Harvard Museum of Natural History

Baldwin

Glass flowers & ancient bones

Member Night

Member Night

Sun, Oct 11 · 6:00 PM

Boston

After-hours museum access

One time only

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LEXICON Art Installation

LEXICON Art Installation

Wed, Oct 7 · 9:00 AM

Back Bay

suspended geometric sculpture

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Frequently asked questions

How are these science exhibitions in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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