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 all-new museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original 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 - 4:30pm

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 and Motion to Weather, topics are designed to spark curiosity and strengthen the practices of science and ...

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Tinytropolis

Mon, April 15 - Sat, April 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space... READ MORE

Snip and Tear

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Our visitors LOVE to snip and tear paper! Show off your scissor skills, try cutting for the first... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Earth Day Clean Up

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

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We’re celebrating Earth Day a little late this year, but it’s never too late to do an Earth Day... READ MORE

Doggy Days: Portraits of Abby

Thursday, Apr 25, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Abby is an inspiration, and this month she’ll be inspiring us to create a work of art! Come visit... READ MORE

Celebrate DNA Day!

Thursday, Apr 25, 2019

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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Join us for National DNA Day, an annual commemoration of the discovery of the double helix in 1953... READ MORE

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Our blog: Play Matters

Which One Is Nicer?

By the time they reach preschool age, children are remarkably adept at evaluating others. That is, they understand that someone who shares is more generous than someone who doesn’t share, and that someone who shares more is more generous than someone who shares less. However, children tend to