About the Museum
The Mission of the Museum of Science
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.
To accomplish this educational mission, the staff, volunteers, overseers, and trustees of the Museum are dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants and involving them in activities, exhibits, and programs which will:
- encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration,
- inform and educate,
- enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning,
- respect individual interests, backgrounds and abilities, and
- promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
All this is offered in the spirit that learning is exciting and fun at the Museum of Science.
