Museum of Science: Vision for the 21st Century

A 21st Century Vision

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:07:02 -0700

The Museum of Science in Boston has formulated a vision for the science center of the 21st century. This overview describes the motivation for this new vision, and lays out the four pillars of this look forward.

Enhancing the Core

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:39:10 -0800

A critical part of the Museum of Science's vision is to enhance and endow the museum's core programs. This film looks at the museum's traditional programs and what makes them special.

Tech Literacy

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:40:37 -0800

Tne Museum has laid out a national agenda for advancing technological literacy in K-12 schools and through informal education. Learn about the National Center for Technological Literacy.

Life Sciences

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:40:07 -0800

A revolution is going on all around us in life sciences, and New England is right in the middle of that revolution. The Museum of Science has undertaken a initiatives to illuminate this revolution, as well as its natural history foundations.

Physical Presence

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:41:07 -0800

To accommodate its expanded mission and programs, the Museum of Science will transform its physical presence on the Charles River, creating a new landmark on the Boston skyline in the process. Meet the architect and visionaries behind this new look.

Call to Action

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:39:37 -0800

There are many ways to help make the Museum's vision come to fruition. Hear from some of those who are already stepping in.

Celebrating The Gordon Gift

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:06:25 -0800

Sophia and Bernard Gordon have given a $20 million gift that endorses the Museum's vision to transform the teaching of engineering and technology in museums and in K-12 classrooms nationwide.

Genzyme's Generosity

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:05:48 -0800

Genzyme Corporation has set the tone for 21st century corporate giving, helping bring the Museum of Science vision to reality. CEO Henri Termeer announces his company's $2 million gift, & affirms his commitment to the Life Sciences initiative.

Col. Colby's Extraodinary Gift

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:06:06 -0800

One of the Museum of Science's most important early gifts was perhaps its most unusual. The story of Colonel Francis Colby's extraordinary gift is told by Brad and Barbara Washburn.