Museum of Science Opens New Pathways into Science for Audiences with NOVA, Cody Rigsby, and a Dancer-and-Robot Duet

The next wave of programming at the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common uses documentary, wellness, and dance to reach new audiences, advancing the Museum’s goal of reaching 1 billion people by 2030. Member presale begins November 5.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Museum of Science today announced its next wave of programming at the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common built on a simple idea: science isn’t confined to labs and classrooms. It shows up in how we move, how we feel, and how we live alongside the technology we create. Through documentary film, wellness, and dance, the new programs open doors to science for people who may not see themselves in traditional science spaces.

The slate includes:

• A family-friendly evening with NOVA exploring its new series Evolution (November 21)
• A Science of Wellness day with fitness personality and best-selling author Cody Rigsby (November 22)
• Huang Yi & KUKA, in which a Taiwanese choreographer dances with an industrial robot arm (February 25–27)

Tickets go on sale to Museum members on November 5 and to the general public on November 6.

Since opening October 10, the venue has drawn capacity audiences for Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah, GRAMMY-winning musician Jacob Collier, and YouTube creator Mark Rober, recipient of the Museum’s 2026 Bradford Washburn Award. Still ahead this fall are Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee and astronauts Dr. Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen, and today’s announcement extends the lineup into the new year.

The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common gives new momentum to the Museum’s mission to build public trust in science and inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. With broadcast-quality production and livestreaming built in, the 10,000-square-foot civic venue on the Charles River gives critical ideas a world-class stage for audiences in Boston and around the world. It marks the Museum’s evolution from a destination museum into a producer of science media, and a major milestone toward its goal of reaching 1 billion people with transformative science storytelling by 2030.

Full details and ticketing information:

• Beyond the Screen with NOVA: Evolution (November 21): Join the Museum and NOVA, produced by GBH in Boston, for a special family-friendly event exploring the remarkable science behind NOVA’s new five-part series Evolution. NOVA Senior Producer Caitlin Saks and leading scientists will explore the epic journey of how animal life evolved with clips from the series. Launching as a new event series at the Bloomberg Public Science Common, Beyond the Screen brings audiences closer to the science and storytelling behind NOVA, making complex discoveries engaging, accessible, and inspiring for curious minds of all ages. Evolution is a BBC Studios Science Unit Production with NOVA and GBH for PBS and BBC.
  • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on November 5, and to the general public at 10am ET on November 6. Register for tickets here.
• Science of Wellness with Cody Rigsby (November 22): The Museum launches Science of Wellness, a new series exploring the science behind how we live, move and feel our best. Fitness enthusiast, influencer, and New York Times best-selling author Cody Rigsby will bring his signature energy and humor to a day of interactive programming, culminating in an intimate evening fireside chat. Daytime programming is free with Exhibit Hall passes.
  • Tickets for the fireside chat will be available to members at 10am ET on November 5, and to the general public at 10am ET on November 6. Purchase tickets here.
• Huang Yi & KUKA (February 25, 26, 27): Presented in partnership with Vivo Performing Arts, Taiwanese dancer and choreographer Huang Yi takes the stage with an unconventional dance partner: an industrial robot arm made by the KUKA corporation. In a time when our dance with technology can feel daunting, Huang Yi & KUKA dovetail beauty, tenderness, and nuance. They showcase the fascinating push and pull between humanity and our creations, through choreography, proving that this dynamic doesn’t always need to be a battle: it can also be a duet.
  • Tickets will be available to members at 10am ET on November 5, and to the general public at 10am ET on November 6. Purchase tickets here.

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.

Additional assets can be found in the press kit here.