Lectures
Local and national experts frequently come to the Museum to speak on topics ranging from ancient science to today's headlines. Here is a listing of upcoming lectures. Unless otherwise noted, events are free.
- American Beauty (Lecture)
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Winner of five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography), American Beauty weaves social satire and domestic tragedy into a single sublime package, moving seamlessly from dark, biting comedy to deeply moving drama.
Starring Kevin Spacey ... (details).
With: Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology, Harvard University.
This presentation is part of the ongoing Science on Screen Series.
December 07, 2009

