🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Boston
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Planetariums
- Alden Planetarium at the EcoTariumecotarium.org
Worcester · A museum planetarium running short live night-sky tours and fulldome shows, with some shows made for ages 3 to 7 and others for older kids.
- Charles Hayden Planetariummos.org
Boston · The Museum of Science's planetarium, with live interactive presentations by day and fulldome shows, plus separate evening events aimed at adults.
- Christa McAuliffe Center Planetariumcm-center.org
Framingham · Framingham State's planetarium holds public programs pairing a live astronomy talk with a fulldome film, some set for families and ages 6 and up.
Observatories with public nights
- Collins Observatorysalemstate.edu
Salem · A rooftop observatory at Salem State's Meier Hall that opens to the public on Monday evenings, closing on cloudy nights and university holidays.
- Judson B. Coit Observatorybu.eduFree
Boston · Boston University's rooftop observatory holds public open nights most Wednesdays, weather permitting, with free tickets and no unaccompanied minors.
- Mendel Observatorymerrimack.edu
North Andover · Merrimack College's fourth-floor observatory offers public viewing on clear Wednesday evenings, with advance registration required.