Articles from Museum of Science, Boston

The Museum of Science, in partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Boston Climate Leader Awards in the Community Organization category for Research and Innovation. The award recognizes the organizations’ groundbreaking work engaging communities in climate research and advancing understanding of extreme heat as an environmental justice issue.

The Museum of Science, Boston has been nominated for two honors in the 30th Annual Webby Awards, recognizing the institution’s leadership in bringing science, technology, and creativity to digital platforms. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor,” the Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), celebrate excellence on the Internet.

The Museum of Science today announced the inaugural cohort selected for its Digital Science Communication Fellowship, a national program as part of the Museum of Science’s Global Science Creator Network, dedicated to strengthening scientific communication and public understanding. The fellowship pairs scientific experts with influential digital creators to help scientists better leverage social communications platforms, creating greater visibility and impact around their work.

Science and democracy need each other to thrive – and both require public trust. In a time of polarization and misinformation, how can we come together to create a new era of scientific and democratic participation?

The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox, a global platform connecting millions of people through immersive 3D experiences.