Our philosophy starts with the simple belief that kids are capable of incredible things. Our job is to nurture that ability; our goal is to support kids' healthy development. Play is how kids learn--here, it is in both a STEM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.

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Science | Nature | Play

The museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original two museums—for little kids, big kids, and adults—and many exciting new ones!

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5 for Good: WCVB-TV5

WCVB-TV5 looks at the museum's accessibility features and Especially for Me free programs for families with disabilities

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Chronicle visits Discovery Woods

Tour Discovery Woods with WCVB-TV Channel 5's Chronicle!

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Our Philosophy: Play Matters

Great play is what every kid needs, and every kid deserves.

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Play and Explore in Discovery Woods

Our 550-square foot, fully-accessible treehouse and surrounding nature playscape will get you playing outside—12 months a year!

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Especially for Me!

We offer special free admission hours for families with children with an ASD, hearing loss, or vision loss, because we want every child to be able to visit.

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Free Friday Nights!

Visit the first Friday night of each month—every Friday night in summer—with free admission 4:30 to 8:00pm. We gladly accept food donations for local pantries.
Hands-on learning

Discovery Museum has been bringing early STEM learning to kids and families since 1982.

Today's Hours

Discovery Museum 9:00am - 4:30pm

Discovery Woods 9:00am - dusk

Sparking Discovery in the Classroom

Traveling Science Workshops

Since 1992, our highly skilled, dynamic educators have inspired students with fun, hands-on STEM workshops delivered right in the classroom. From Physical Changes of Matter to Force & Motion to Weather, topics are designed to spark curiosity and strengthen the practices of science and ...

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A smiling girl is wearing a paper hat she made that says 2019 while others are at table using craft supplies behind her

Bessie’s Noon Year’s Eve Party Prep

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019

10:00 am to 11:45 am

Let’s get ready to shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making party hats and noise makers! Come decked out in your finest pajamas and stick around for our pajama dance party at 11:45am with... READ MORE

Make a Mess: Spin Art

Saturday, Dec 14, 2019

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

We’re putting a fresh spin on art! We’ll twist our tools, twirl our paper, and give our watercolors... READ MORE

CLOSED

Monday, Dec 16, 2019 (All day)

The museum is closed on Mondays during the school year, except for vacation weeks and certain... READ MORE

Make a Mess: Explore Kinetic Sand

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Squish it, sculpt it, drip it, and more! Discover the unique properties of this special material... READ MORE

Doggy Days: Winter Storytime

Thursday, Dec 19, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Join Therapy Dog Abby for cozy, winter Storytime and bring your blanket!

the legs of a toddler climbing up a mud hill

Our blog: Play Matters

Learning Is Messy

Alli Leake

When Hillary Einboden visited the Discovery Museum for the first time, she knew she’d found a “unique and wonderful place"—a noteworthy observation coming from someone who spent a full year exploring wonderful places with her children.

Hillary and her children, Ezra, 7, and Eve, 3, went