Museum of Science

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GETTING THERE
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Contact Information:

1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500
email: information@mos.org
Museum of Science Website

ADA and 504 Accessibility Coordinator
617-589-3102

Description:

A photo of the huge van de Graf generator at the Museum of Science. An arc of lightning is coming from the generator to a protective cage housing a museum staffer.
The Museum of Science has this Mission Statement:
The Museum's mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation's relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world, and it means we:
Promote active citizenship informed by the world of science and technology
Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance and impact of science and engineering
Encourage young people of all backgrounds to explore and develop their interests in understanding the natural and human-made world
To do this, we will continue to build our position as a leader in the world's museum community and use our educational perspective as an informal learning institution to help the formal pre K-12 education system.

GETTING THERE

Driving and Parking:

FROM THE SOUTH:

Via Interstate 95:

Take I-95 North to Massachusetts exit 12, which will put you on to Interstate 93 North toward Boston. Take I-93 North to Exit 26 (Storrow Drive). See "Continuation of I-93 Northbound Exit 26 (Storrow Drive)" below.

Via Route 3 or I-93:

Take Rt 3 North until it turns into I-93 North, to Boston. Take I-93 North to Exit 26 (Storrow Drive). See "Continuation of I-93 Northbound Exit 26 (Storrow Drive)" below.

Continuation of I-93 Northbound Exit 26 (Storrow Drive):

As you exit the tunnel, stay left for Leverett Circle/28N. Continue staying left for 28N and proceed through the Leverett traffic lights and onto 28N, the McGrath O'Brien Highway. The Museum is on your left. The parking garage is at the far end of the building.

FROM THE NORTH:

Via I-93:

Take I-93 South to Exit 26 (Storrow Dr./North Station). Follow signs for Leverett Circle/28N. Take a left at the light towards Cambridge. At the next light, turn right onto the McGrath O'Brien Highway. The Museum will be on your left. The parking garage is at the far end of the building.

Via I-95:

Take I-95 South to Exit 46, Route 1 South and then follow Rt 1 South directions below.

Via Rt 1:

Take Rt 1 South over the Tobin Bridge ($3.00 for cars). Follow signs to Storrow Dr/North Station and then North Station/Leverett Circle/28N. At the end of the ramp, take a left after the traffic light towards Cambridge. At the next light, turn right onto the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28N). The Museum will be on your left. The parking garage is at the far end of the building.

Via Route 1A or from Logan Airport:

Take Rt 1A South through Sumner Tunnel ($3.50 for cars). After tunnel, enter connector tunnel labeled Storrow Drive. As you exit the tunnel, stay left for Leverett Circle/28N. Continue staying left for 28N and proceed through the Leverett traffic lights and onto 28N, the McGrath O'Brien Highway. The Museum is on your left. The parking garage is at the far end of the building.

FROM THE WEST:

Via Interstate-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) East to I-93 N (recommended route for all vehicles):

Take Mass Pike I-90 East to I-93 North. Take Exit 26 off of I-93 North (Storrow Dr). As you exit the tunnel, stay left for Leverett Circle/28N. Continue staying left for 28N and proceed through the Leverett traffic lights and onto 28N, the McGrath O'Brien Highway. The Museum is on your left. The parking garage is at the far end of the building.

Via Memorial Drive (cars only):

Take Mass Pike I-90 East to exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). After the toll booth ($1.00 for cars) take ramp to right. Take a right at traffic light after crossing the bridge over the Charles River to Memorial Drive East/Rt 3 South. Follow Memorial Drive straight to Land Blvd. At the traffic light after the Sonesta Hotel, take a right onto Rt 28 South; O'Brien Highway. The Museum is immediately on the right.

Via Rt 2:

Take Rt 2 East to Memorial Drive. Follow Memorial Drive straight to Land Blvd. At the traffic light after the Sonesta Hotel, take a right onto Rt 28 South; McGrath O'Brien Highway.

Via Storrow Drive (cars only):

Take Mass Pike I-90 East to exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). After the toll booth ($1.00 for cars) take ramp to the right. At the second light, turn right onto Storrow Drive East. Approaching Leverett Circle, look for signs to Rt 28N and Museum. Take left at Leverett traffic light onto Rt 28N O'Brien Highway. The Museum is on the left.

Parking is available for a fee in the Museum garage.

Public Transportation:

The Green Line Science Park Station is undergoing reconstruction in order to improved accessibility and instal an elevator. As a result, subway service is suspended to both Science Park and Lechmere Stateions. They are served by shuttle buses to and from North Station. See MBTA website (mbta.com) for more detailed information.

Entrances:

The main Museum entrance is flush with the sidewalk. There is an automated door opener on one door. There is elevator access and a ramp from the garage.

GETTING AROUND

Features for People with Children:

The Museum of Science is an extremely child-friendly museum. Many exhibits have hands-on, participatory features that children can't resist. There is a special play area for young children, as well.

Seven strollers are available to borrow. Inquire at the information desk.

Many of the restrooms have infant changing tables.

Food and drinks are available at the Museum's Riverview Cafe, which is located on the first floor.

Features for People with Mobility Impairments:

The Museum is wheelchair accessible. There are several accessible restrooms and an elevator. Manual wheelchairs and electric scooters can be borrowed by visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a scooter or wheelchair, inquire at the Information Booth.

Drop-off and pick-up are allowed in front of the Museum. HP spots are available in the Museum garage.

Check the unique Accessibility Search feature on the Museum of Science website to locate exhibits that have specific access features.

Features for People with Hearing Impairments:

ASL interpreters can be requested for visitors who are Deaf. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance and depend on the availability of interpreters. Please call the Museum's Accessibility Coordintor at 617-589-3102.

Transcripts, closed captioning and amplification systems are available for some shows at the Planetarium and Omni Theater shows.

Check the unique Accessibility Search feature on the Museum of Science website to locate exhibits that have specific access features.

Features for People with Visual Impairments:

Many of the exhibits and displays at the Museum of Science have tactile elements and audio narration.

Some Museum personnel are trained as sighted guides to assist blind or low vision visitors. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please call the Museum Accessibility Coordinator at 617-589-3102.

Select Omni Theater shows have description narration.

Check the unique Accessibility Search feature on the Museum of Science website to locate exhbits that have specific access features.

Features for Non-English Speakers:

Museum guides are available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Some foreign language translations are available for select Omni Theater shows. Please inquire at the Information Desk.

Bathrooms:

Accessible bathrooms are available.

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Multimedia Access:

The Museum offers Virtual Exhibits, Podcasts and Videocasts. The Museum of Science can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

Special Features:

Food Allergy Information is available.

Portable defibrilators on the premesis.

Amenities:

Food and drink are available at the Riverview Cafe.

Duck Tours depart in front of the Museum.

Segway Tours depart in front of the Museum.

Garage parking is available.

Cautions:

There is a lot of construction going on the Craigie Street bridge and the Science Park MBTA Station which is interfering with traffic and paths of travel. Please call the Museum at 617-723-2500 for current conditions.