Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Location Summary
District / Neighborhood: Science Park (Charles River)
Type: Science Museum
Era: 1986
Status: Mundane & Wonder
Description
Located at Science Park spanning the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Founded as the Boston Society of Natural History (1830). Home to the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator, which still operates in the Theater of Electricity. Interactive exhibits on natural history, technology, and engineering.
History
Dating to 1830. Transformed into a modern science museum with the Charles Hayden Planetarium (1958).
Key Features
- Theater of Electricity (Van de Graaff generator)
- Charles Hayden Planetarium
- Natural history, technology, and engineering exhibits
- Live presentations
Key NPCs
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GM Notes
DM Only