Welcome to the Museum of Science in Boston! (@museumofscience) This 4K Vlog will heavily feature "The Prince Experience" in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. We unknowingly attended the show on the 7th Anniversary of Prince's passing. They cycle through the shows, so as of the writing of this description (August 2023), the Prince Experience isn't there but in its place is the experiences of David Bowie, Lady Gaga, and The Divas (like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion). While I couldn't film the music due to copyright restrictions, this was an almost meditative experience with the audio and visuals. I definitely recommend it if the visuals won't bother you, because there are some psychedelic aspects to it.
The Museum of Science is very accessible, and there is really something for everyone. Every time I go, there seems to be great new exhibits in addition to the old favorites like visiting the animals.
The AI exhibit was very timely, and it was interesting to see the Boston Dynamics robots up close! I am so used to seeing them on the news every few months with the new (sometimes alarming) skills that they have learned. I also loved the new Arctic Adventure exhibit. It was super interactive which is something that I appreciate for many reasons. One: I love immersive experiences. Two: for people with varying types of disabilities, having options that involve the different senses is very helpful. There really is something for all age groups at the Museum of Science. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't enjoy at least one exhibit in this museum!
This vlog also introduces Aiden for the first time! You will be seeing a lot more of him soon in the upcoming Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise vlogs - thank goodness he's a good sport!
The Museum of Science is equipped with an assistive listening system. This system amplifies the presentations of the Museum’s stages and theaters. Visitors can borrow a receiver and headset, or neck loop, at the Information Desk in the lobby.
The Museum of Science is an AIRA access site. Visitors who are blind or low-vision can download the AIRA app free of charge onto a smart phone. The AIRA app uses the phone’s camera to take in the user’s surroundings, and a live AIRA agent will describe the environment, including reading of exhibit labels and instructions. This service is free of charge at the Museum.
The museum offers interpreters and sighted guides, but requests for these should be made at least two weeks prior to your visit.
The Museum has 10 adult-sized manual wheelchairs, 2 pediatric wheelchairs, 2 bariatric wheelchairs, 7 strollers, and 5 electric scooters (must be 18+ to operate an electric scooter) that guests may borrow for free. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Museum offers assistance with pre-visit planning, including information and suggestions tailored to an individual’s needs - including sensory needs. They note that quieter times to visit are Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00 am and weekday afternoons after 2:00 pm (during school year).
The museum has multiple accessible and family bathrooms. It also has Sensory-Friendly Restrooms that don't have hand dryers or auto flush mechanisms.
You can check out their website for more information, and another great feature is that they have an Accessibility Coordinator on staff to assist visitors with questions regarding accessibility for those with disabilities. For more information, their website lists the following contact information: 617-723-2500 or email accessibility@mos.org.
Let me know in the comments if you would like to see more exhibits in detail, but all in all I would 100% recommend this museum! I think that it's my favorite museum in Boston.
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