Science on Screen

Unexpected pairings of feature film or documentary with renowned experts from the world of scientific and medical research.

One of our most popular programs, Science on Screen creatively pairs screenings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.  Each film is used as a jumping off point for the speaker to reveal current scientific research or technological advances, providing the perfect combination of entertainment and enlightenment -  even for the most science-phobic culture vulture!

For a listing of past films featured in the Coolidge's Science on Screen series, please click here.
 

Schedule and Price Info

Science on Screen programs are $10 regular admission, or $8 for seniors, students, and Museum of Science members. Members of the Coolidge Corner Theatre get FREE admission to these shows.
 

Support  

Science on Screen is supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, with additional support from Gesmer, Updegrove, LLP, and Rubin Anders Scientific. Many thanks to our series co-creator Richard Anders. C0-presented by the Museum of Science.
 

National Initiative and Grants

In 2011, the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation received a $150,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to expand Science on Screen to independent cinemas nationwide. Following last year's successful pilot program, which awarded eight grants of $7,000, the Coolidge received a new, two-year Sloan Foundation grant of $463,426 to continue Science on Screen’s national expansion.

We are pleased to announce that, over the next two years, we will be awarding 40 grants of $7,000 to non-profit cinemas so that they may develop their own Science on Screen programs. For more information on this initiative, including grant application guidelines and a list of grant recipients, please click here.