December 5, 2019—The Museum of Science, Boston, one of the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most visited cultural institution, today announced that STEM Education leader Tim Ritchie, has been named President of the Museum. The appointment was officially ratified by the entire Board of Trustees earlier today following a unanimous vote of the Board’s Search Committee and a vote of the Board’s Executive Committee. Ritchie will assume his role on February 3, 2020.

November 26, 2019—D3D Cinema (D3D) is proud to announce that the New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts, has selected D3D to install a new state-of-the-art, laser-illuminated, 4K, 3D, premium cinema system into its Matthew and Marcia Simons Theatre (the “Simons Theatre”) in January 2020.

September 17, 2019—The Museum of Science, Boston and Cosmic Picture have announced that they have entered into an agreement to produce a film that celebrates New England and its people, exclusively for the large format dome screen at the Museum’s Mugar Omni Theater. The film, an original production expected to be released in 2021, will inspire audiences with stunning visuals and stories featuring the innovations, natural wonders, residents, landmarks, seasons, and characteristics that define New England. The feature length OMNI® film (30-40 min) will take inspiration from the short film New England Time Capsule, which delighted millions of Museum visitors for over a decade. The Museum secured funding for the film from MathWorks, a long-time champion of the Mugar Omni Theater and the Museum.