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Charles Hayden Planetarium

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Pick one of the 240 ergonomically designed seats and look up. The Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston's Museum of Science can transport you and teach you.

Recreating the visible universe inside a 60-foot dome, the Hayden employs a star projector capable of simulating 9,000 stars and 29 constellations. But on Friday nights, weather permitting, stargazers can witness the real thing, thanks to the rooftop Gilliland Observatory. Two observatory telescopes transmit live pictures into the planetarium theater.

Stars of the music variety also come out at the Hayden: Evening laser shows combine laser technology with the music of such groups as Pink Floyd, the Beatles, and Rush. And traveling shows like "Stars of the Pharaohs" use the planetarium's 108 special-effects projectors, five large-format video projectors, 72 slide projectors, and three laser disc players.

Location
The planetarium is part of Boston's Museum of Science, located where the O'Brien Highway (Route 28) crosses the Charles River. It is situated 200 yards from the MBTA Science Park stop on the Lechmere Green Line.

Hours of operation
Times for the afternoon and evening shows vary.

Admission

Adults	$8
Senior citizens (age 60+)	$7
Children (ages 3-11)	$6

On Sunday through Thursday, shows at 6 p.m. or later are discounted to $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, and $4.50 for kids.

Contact information

• Call (617) 723-2500.
• Get ticket information by e-mailing tickets@mos.org, or order tickets online.

Disabled access

• The planetarium provides the world's first closed-captioning system for hearing-impaired visitors.
• All shows provide wheelchair access. Disabled parking spaces are available at the museum's parking garage, which includes an elevator for easy access to the museum.

Special considerations
Before visiting on a Friday to view celestial bodies through telescopes, call the Gilliland Observatory Hotline at (617) 589-0267 to check weather conditions.

Additional information
Visit the Charles Hayden Planetarium Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.