Venue
Museum of Science Boston
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
The event will be held in the museum's Red Wing—the cocktail hour will take place just outside of the Omni Theater & Planetarium and the program will take place in the Atrium.
Check-In
All guests who have RSVP’d will be entered into our event management platform, Auctria, on Friday, October 4. At that time, you will receive an email from Auctria with a link to your registration. To speed up the Check-In process, please use the link to add all of the necessary information to your record. Checking in online using the email you receive from Auctria will mean you can skip the line, receive your nametag, and proceed right to the party! Please email gala@silentspring.org as soon as possible if you do not receive a registration link from Auctria (and check your spam folder).
A note about credit card information: The platform is fully secure, and your card will only be charged if you choose to donate or participate in the live or silent auctions. Fundraising is an important part of the evening, and every donation makes a difference. Thank you!
Silent Auction
The silent auction is open until 9:00PM on October 8! There are many amazing items and experiences to bid on.
Program seating
Program seating is reserved. Please see the back of your nametag for your table number. During the cocktail hour, you are welcome to sit at your table or leave your belongings there while you mingle. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you or a member of your party will be using a wheelchair, please email us at gala@silentspring.org so we can provide you with the best possible experience.
Wi-Fi
Public@MoS (free, no password required)
Parking
The museum offers complimentary parking in their garage. Once you've parked your car, please proceed from the garage to the Red Wing; Museum of Science and Silent Spring staff will be on hand to assist and direct you. Parking passes can be validated by museum staff at the table located just past the coat check, upon arrival or before you leave.
Public transit
Science Park station is located on the D and E branches of the Green Line. After exiting the station, the Museum will be diagonally across the street (O'Brien Highway), just over the Charles River Dam draw bridge.
Schedule
6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception, outside the Omni Theater & Planetarium
8:00 p.m. Program and auction, the Red Wing Atrium
Featuring:
- Mark Ruffalo (via video), actor and environmental activist
- Sharon Lerner, award-winning investigative journalist
- Dr. Mary Beth Terry, Executive Director, Silent Spring Institute
- Jacqueline-Towers Perkins, auctioneer
- Katie Martell, host
- Musical performance by Mistral
The program will be recorded and shared following the event. The program will not be live-streamed.
Food & drink
Appetizers will be served until 7:30pm and tapas style small plates will be available until 8:30pm. The small plates will include some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A full bar will be open until 9:30pm. Stay for delicious dessert bites and coffee following the program.
Dress
Celebratory cocktail attire! A coat check will be available. Masking is optional.
Check-Out
At the end of the evening, if you have won an auction item or if you would like to use a check or Donor Advised Fund instead of a credit card, please plan to visit us at Check-Out.
Miscellaneous
While it will not affect our event, please be aware that there will be another event at the Museum of Science on October 8 in the Blue Wing concurrent with ours.