The Museum of Science today announced the first slate of fall public programming for the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, the Museum’s highly-anticipated 10,000-square foot space designed to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.

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The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will open to the public October 2026. Photo courtesy: Nicolaus Czarnecki

The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will open to the public October 2026. Photo courtesy: Nicolaus Czarnecki

Mark Rober, the former NASA engineer and creator whose videos have introduced millions to science and engineering, and Jacob Collier, the seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician and producer, will headline the opening of the new space. In addition, the Museum will host exclusive events and special immersive programs and experiences with leading scientists and innovators, below. For all ticketed events, tickets will be available to members starting tomorrow, September 23rd and to the general public on September 25th.

One-of-a-kind headline events:

  • An Evening with Jacob Collier (October 16) – Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier will explore the intersection of music, creativity and science in an intimate fireside conversation, followed by a live performance.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

  • Live with Mark Rober (October 24) – Former NASA engineer, science communicator and creator Mark Rober will visit the Museum for an afternoon of hands-on engineering, conversation and audience participation. The program will include live science experiments and demonstrations, a fireside chat, and an audience Q&A.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

    • This event will also honor Rober as the recipient of the Museum’s 2026 Bradford Washburn Award, one of its highest honors in science communication. “I’m incredibly honored to receive the Washburn Award from the Museum of Science,” said Rober. “I’ve always believed that the best way to get people excited about science and engineering is to make it fun, accessible, and something you can actually experience for yourself. The Museum of Science has been doing exactly that for generations, inspiring people to stay curious, ask questions, and see the world a little differently. To be recognized by an institution that shares that mission means a lot to me, and I’m grateful to be part of a community working to make science something everyone feels like they can be a part of.”

Immersive premieres and special programs:

  • The Happiness Lab Podcast Live! (October 14) – Yale professor and host Dr. Laurie Santos brings a live taping of the hit podcast The Happiness Lab to the Museum for a special evening of conversation and active hope. Based on Dr. Santos’ course at Yale University, the most popular course in its 300-year history, the night will draw on the latest psychology research, exploring what truly makes us happier- and challenge common assumptions that money, career success, or picture-perfect experiences are the keys to a more fulfilling life. Featuring special guest, Ali Truwit, medal winning Paralympian who also went to Yale and has an amazing story of resilience after surviving a shark attack days after graduation.

    • Tickets are free with pre-registration, and will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Pre-register here.

  • Building Bridges & Big Ideas: Miguel Rosales, architect of Zakim Bridge (October 17) – A day of architecture, engineering, conversation & hands-on discovery with Miguel Rosales, architect of Boston’s Zakim Bridge. Throughout the day, visitors will explore the connections between architecture, engineering, creativity, and the built environment through conversations and hands-on experiences for audiences of all ages. The day will include a fireside conversation between Rosales and Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie, along with additional opportunities for families and visitors to engage, create, and explore together.

    • Included with Exhibit Halls admission; learn more about the event here.

  • An Evening with Paul Rosolie (October 18) – Conservationist, explorer and wildlife filmmaker Paul Rosolie will bring audiences into the world of Junglekeepers with an immersive evening encountering some of the animal kingdom’s most feared and misunderstood species, including anacondas, tarantulas and other predators.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

  • The Lost Cache — A Special Screening and Filmmaker Conversation (October 20) – The Museum of Science will host a special screening of The Lost Cache, a forthcoming documentary that’s intertwined with the Museum’s own history. Over eight decades after legendary mountaineer and former Museum of Science Director Bradford Washburn abandoned a cache of gear deep on a Yukon glacier, a modern team of skiers, snowboarders and scientists sets out to find it—uncovering a story about obsession, risk, and the enduring pull of unanswered questions. Presented in the place where parts of the story unfolded, audiences will get an advanced look at the film, followed by a conversation with the director and filmmaking team.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

  • Nature Sings: A Sonic Revival (October 29 and 30) – Created by Media Art Xploration, Nature Sings: A Sonic Revival is an immersive sound-and-image installation built from a decade of field recordings gathered in endangered ecosystems around the world. On October 29 and 30, the Bloomberg Public Science Common will play home to three live performances featuring vocalist Eliza Bagg, sound designer Nick Ryan and visual artist David Bengali, with a conversation led by Ashley Judd on October 29 only.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

  • Explore the Galápagos: Reef to Ridge: Film Screening and Q&A with Mark Vins (November 1) – Join Mark Vins — founder of the hit YouTube channel Brave Wilderness and guide to more than 21 million subscribers around the world — for the US Premiere screening of his debut feature documentary, Reef to Ridge. Filmed across the Galápagos Islands, the film follows Vins and his team on a high-stakes, ten-day expedition: diving to the ocean floor to check on endangered marine life, then racing up the slopes of an active volcano to track the wildlife above, all in the wake of a real volcanic eruption. After 12 years of bringing viewers up close with the natural world, Vins takes his in-field storytelling to the big screen for the first time. Stay after the film for a live Q&A, then stick around to meet Mark Vins in person at a meet & greet.

    • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on September 23, and to the general public at 10am ET on September 25. Purchase tickets here.

Additional fall programming and experiences, including further headline events, will be announced in the coming weeks. Museum members will receive early access to event tickets. To enjoy event pre-sales and other member benefits, join today at MOS.org/membership.

About the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common:

The new space, opening in October 2026, was made possible through a $155 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the largest in the Museum’s history, and is named for William and Charlotte Bloomberg of Medford, MA, who instilled a love of learning in their children, including Michael Bloomberg and Marjorie Tiven.

With floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Charles River and 270-degree views of the Boston skyline, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common complements its civic mission with state-of-the-art immersive media, production, and livestreaming technology that enables events to reach audiences around the world. In addition to public programming, the venue will be available for corporate gatherings and private events.

About the Washburn Award:

The Bradford Washburn Award is named for president and visionary director of the Museum of Science for 40 years, Brad Washburn, who was an explorer, cartographer, photographer, and passionate defender of the environment. The award recipient is an individual who embodies Washburn’s spirit of adventure and ability to translate and interpret science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for the public. Past awardees include Dr. Svante Pääbo, Nobel Prize–winning geneticist, Senator Scott Kelly, engineer and astronaut, and Margot Lee Shetterly, Author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, to name a few. More information on the Washburn Award is available at mos.org.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, BOSTON

The Museum of Science is one of the world’s leading science centers, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. The Museum’s 2030 ambition: two million visitors onsite, three million learners in schools, one billion people online annually.

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