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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 STEAM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.
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Give the gift of Discovery!
Discovery Museum single-use admission passes make a wonderful gift! You can purchase online, in person, or over the phone and we will send them via U.S. Mail to you or your recipient (electronic passes are not available).
Early bird pricing ends May 31!
Join us for Discovery After Dark to hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening of Caribbean music, food, drinks, and friends! It's grown-up time at Discovery Museum—come prepared to play and have fun!
Members, visit McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery center for free in May!
In May, Discovery Museum members may visit the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH for FREE (maximum 4 people)! Just present your membership card when you arrive.
It offers 20,000 square feet of interactive science and engineering exhibits, outdoor exhibits including a full-sized replica of a Mercury-Redstone rocket, a full-dome digital planetarium, an observatory, science store, and café.
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June is national gun violence awareness month. Boston Globe Parenting Unfiltered columnist Kara Baskin has helped us assemble a live panel version of. . .
Latest News
BOSTON, MA (May 24, 2023) The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) announced that Discovery Museum CEO Neil Gordon has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Nonprofit Excellence Award in the. . .
Grandparent Discoveries Blog
Discovery Museum hosted a wonderful conversation about the future of childhood last fall featuring Peter H. Reynolds, writer, storyteller, and illustrator (The Dot), and Founder of FableVision Studios and the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity. As big fan of Peter’s work, a lover. . .
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