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April 2010

ENews for Educators

Dear Educators:

April is the last month to take advantage of Spring Bus Breaks --- a special discount for groups of over 100. Our spring lineup is sure to be a hit with your students, so visit the Museum and check out the exhibit Identity, see our new Omni film Arabia, or attend one of our many live presentations. For up-to-date information, visit our website: mos.org/educators.

Best,
Educator Programs Group
educator-email@mos.org


DISCOUNTS


Spring Bus Breaks
For visits during April

In our recent survey, you said transportation costs play the biggest role in determining whether you take a field trip. We’re here to help!

Schools who book a group of a 100 or more for a visit during April will get a “break” on admission to help pay for buses. Mention "bus promotion" when making your reservation to receive the following discounts:

Group of 100 -- 149: $100 off total purchase     
Group of 150 -- 199: $150 off total purchase            
Group of 200 -- 249: $200 off total purchase         
Group of 250 or more: $250 off total purchase        

To qualify for the discounts, you must use Express Check-in, which also gives you half-priced Chaperone admission. Other restrictions apply.
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FEATURED


Cambridge Science Festival
Saturday, April 24 -- Sunday, May 2

Showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science and technology, this multifaceted, multicultural event features exhibitions, plays, concerts, poetry readings, lectures, demonstrations, and debates.

Featured events:

Overnight | Friday, April 23
Sleep over the night before it starts!

Biotech's Best and Brightest Showcase | Wednesday, April 28
Cambridge's premier companies show off their latest research and products.

Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science | Thursday, April 29 -- Saturday, May 1
Meet dynamic women from across the scientific spectrum, and learn why they love their careers.

Learn More

Mind Games & Optical Illusions
Tuesday -- Thursday, April 27 -- June 17, 10:00 a.m.
Two weeks advance registration required

Take advantage of our free live programs! Book Mind Games to discover how the brain can be tricked. See the world the way it really isn't, and investigate how our senses trick us.
Learn More


NOW SHOWING


Identity Identity: An Exhibition of You
Open through Sunday, May 2
Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Students explore their unique physical, psychological, and social identities with a series of hands-on, interactive activities and discover how science is providing new insights into the way we think about our personal identity.
Learn More


Arabia
Now showing in Omni

Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia. Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj — the largest gathering of people on Earth.

Learn More 


IN THIS ISSUE

PLAN A FIELD TRIP

For information on field trips or to make a reservation, contact Science Central (open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at 617-723-2500 or fieldtrips@mos.org.

Need help getting started? Our Museum educators are happy to help you create a field trip with a Field Trip Planning Session. Call 617-589-0172.

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EVENTS

Overnight
Spaces Available
April 22

Cambridge Science Festival Overnight
Special Program
April 23; 4:30 p.m.

Cambridge Science Festival
Special Program
April 24 - May 2


Toxic Traffic
Forum
April 25; 3:00 p.m.


Planting the Seeds
Lecture
April 28; 6:30 p.m.


Overnight
Spaces Available
April 30


Chris Jordan
Artist Talk
April 30; 6:00 p.m.

Overnight
Spaces Available
May 6

Food, Glorious Food
Lecture
May 7
; 7:00 p.m.