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

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Here's what's happening

Visually Impaired Family Evening

Saturday, Oct 19, 2019

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

—Drop in

Join us for an evening at the museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while we... READ MORE

Brain Building Together: Kindermusik Infant/Toddler Series with Miss Bernadette

Four Saturdays: Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, 9:15am to 10:00am

Join us as we pilot a multi-session Kindermusik class designed just for you and your child ages... READ MORE

Visually Impaired Family Evening

Saturday, Oct 19, 2019

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

—Drop in

Join us for an evening at the museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play... READ MORE

CLOSED

Monday, Oct 21, 2019 (All day)

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

Celebrate National Chemistry Week: Metal Masterpieces

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Join us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. This year’s theme is “Marvelous Metals”. We’ll use... READ MORE

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