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1976

The Museum staff occupied Broad Street Station on January 22, 1976.

1977

On January 6, 1977, Governor Godwin, in his second term, presided over the dedication of the Science Museum's first exhibit gallery, The Discovery Room.

After decades of moving people across the country, Broad Street Station moved into a new phase, becoming an innovative and inspiring STEM center in 1977.

1981

A remodeled and greatly expanded Aquarium opened in 1981.

1982

In 1982 the Museum introduced Crystal World, the largest and most comprehensive exhibit in the world on the subject of crystallography.

1983

In 1983 the Museum dedicated its new Universe Planetarium & Space Theater, now called The Dome.

2003

In 2003 the Museum unveiled the Grand Kugel, the world's largest kugel ball at a cost of $1.5 million.

2005

A replacement kugel ball was installed in October 2005.

2014

In 2014 the Museum upgraded its five-story theater, The Dome, with a new digital projection system.

2016

In 2016 the Museum opened a new permanent exhibition, Speed, with an SR-71 Blackbird suspended from the ceiling.

2017

In 2017 the ambitious exhibition Da Vinci—Alive the Experience opened to the public.

2021

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