Museum of Science’s William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common Expands Fall Lineup With Trevor Noah and Astronauts Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen

Driven by a bold vision to build public trust in science and inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone, the Museum of Science today unveiled an expanded fall lineup for the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common. The new 10,000-square-foot civic venue marks a major milestone in the Museum’s ambition to reach 1 billion people with transformative science storytelling by 2030, establishing a world-class platform where critical ideas meet local and global audiences.

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The new lineup builds on the space’s first slate of opening-season programs, with a new signature series, Luminaries, headlined by Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah. Astronauts Dr. Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen will also join a symposium on women in space. This fall’s programs cover artificial intelligence, wildfires and public health, Indigenous climate knowledge, and public trust in science. Events include a conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning author and cancer physician Siddhartha Mukherjee and a live celebration with A Beautiful Resistance from Boston Globe Deputy Managing Editor Jeneé Osterheldt featuring SILK.

“Science isn’t confined to distant labs. We live it every day, in our health, our culture, and the choices we make about our future,” said Tim Ritchie, Gwill York President of the Museum of Science. “This region holds some of the world’s richest intellectual capital, and the public deserves a front-row seat to it. The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common opens that door. It’s a civic home where world-class thinkers and creators meet our community, and where those conversations reach a global audience. Together, we’ll ask not just ‘What’s next?’ but ‘How do we build a future that works for all of us?”

Alongside these events, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common will offer rotating immersive exhibits and preview programming for visitors of all ages. These range from dinosaur storytimes for young learners and hands-on sound experiments, to explorations of New England wildlife and the Gulf of Maine for audiences of all ages.

For all ticketed events, tickets will be available to members starting 10am ET on Thursday, October 8, and to the general public on 10am ET on Friday, October 9.

Headline events & series:

• Luminaries: A Conversation with Trevor Noah About Who Shapes the Future of AI (October 19) – The Museum launches Luminaries, a new series bringing together leading voices in culture, science and technology to explore ideas shaping our future. Trevor Noah will headline the series with a conversation about the ethics, opportunities and policy challenges of artificial intelligence.
  • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on October 8, and to the general public at 10am ET on October 9. Purchase tickets here.

• A Reno Family Foundation Symposium- Breaking Barriers: Women in Space (November 19): Astronauts Dr. Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen discuss their journeys to space, the barriers they have broken and what comes next, in a conversation moderated by astronomer and science communicator Athena Brensberger (@AstroAthens).
  • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on October 8, and to the general public at 10am ET on October 9. Purchase tickets here.

Special programs:

• Clearing the Air (November 4): In collaboration with World Forestry Center and The Air We Share, join us for a panel discussion on Wildfire Smoke, Climate, and Public Health exploring how public health, climate, and forest management can work together, and what gives us hope for building a more resilient future. Learn more here.

• Trust in Science Community Day (November 8): In partnership with MIT Press, the Museum presents a full day of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, immersive experiences, family programming and a book fair exploring how science earns and maintains public trust. Daytime programming included with Exhibit Halls admission; learn more about the event here.
  • A Lee & Nile Albright Annual Symposium: The Emperor of All Maladies with Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee: That evening, join Pulitzer Prize–winning author and cancer physician Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee for aa festival headlining conversation on the past, present, and future of medicine and on why trust in science matters. Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on October 8, and to the general public at 10am ET on October 9. Purchase tickets here.

• A Beautiful Resistance Live w/ SILK (November 13): Boston Globe Deputy Managing Editor Jeneé Osterheldt brings A Beautiful Resistance Live to the Bloomberg Public Science Common for a special edition celebrating the space’s opening, featuring an exclusive after party with Boston’s premier R&B party, SILK. Admission is free with pre-registration here.

• Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change (November 16): In collaboration with Amira Madison (Aquinnah Wampanoag) and Hartman Deetz (Mashpee Wampanoag), this ongoing seasonal conversation series highlights Indigenous approaches to climate resilience and the role of traditional knowledge and stewardship in caring for forests, wetlands and grasslands.
  • Included with Exhibit Halls admission; learn more about the event here.

• An Evening with TJ Klune (November 20): Join New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune for a talk celebrating the new edition of Murmuration, a love story set in a seemingly perfect town. It’s an evening where the “what if” of science fiction meets the “how does it work” of science.
  • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on October 8, and to the general public at 10am ET on October 9, and include a copy of the book and a signing with Klune. Purchase tickets here.

Immersive experiences & programming for all ages

• Wildlife Mystery Match: From butterflies to gulls, test your knowledge of New England plants and animals in an immersive matching game. Take on the role of a wildlife biologist as you identify mystery species in photos taken by local community members in iNaturalist.

• Prehistoric Playground: A family-friendly prehistoric adventure featuring real fossils, dinosaur-themed activities, storytelling and a special appearance by a “live” dinosaur.

• Nature Sings: A Sonic Revival: Embark on an odyssey through the Arctic waters, the rainforests of Borneo, and the skies of Southern India in this immersive multimedia experience. Nature Sings transforms the sounds of threatened ecosystems into a visceral journey through music, spatialized sound, light, and imagery.

• Sound Lab Live!: Explore the physics of sound through large-scale demonstrations, digital visualizations and hands-on experiments that reveal how sound waves, energy and resonance work.

• Our Wild Coast: The Gulf of Maine: Through the imagery and firsthand stories of wildlife photographer Keith Ellenbogen, visitors will explore the Gulf of Maine and the rich marine life that exists just off the coast of New England.

• Cosmic Wayfinder: Visitors will take the controls and set their own course – from exploring Earth to flying through the solar system, among the stars, and out to distant galaxies – with a Museum space sciences educator as your guide.

Museum members will receive early access to event tickets. To enjoy event pre-sales and other member benefits, join today at MOS.org/membership. Visit https://www.mos.org/bloomberg-public-science-common-events for more.

About the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common:

The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common is a new 10,000-square foot civic venue designed to inspire lifelong engagement with science by sparking discourse and discovery through immersive experiences. It is named for William and Charlotte Bloomberg of Medford, MA, who instilled a love of learning in their children Michael R. 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 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. Together, these goals will expand access to evidence-based science and spark curiosity far beyond the Museum’s walls, to classrooms and communities around the world. Its newest space, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, brings the public and science together in Boston and beyond.

Join the Bloomberg Public Science Common Insider list at mos.org/bpsc-insider. Learn more at www.mos.org/bloomberg-public-science-common

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