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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We will be open 9-4:30 for Presidents' Day on Monday February 17th, and all week during school vacation week. We will run a free shuttle for overflow parking to133 Prospect Street in Acton, 3 minutes away, Monday through Friday.

Toys: The Inside Story

January 18 - May 10, 2020

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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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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.
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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Chronicle visits Discovery Woods

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

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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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Our Philosophy: Play Matters

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

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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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Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Float and Fly

Monday, Feb 17, 2020

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Craft some simple contraptions - paper helicopters and hoop gliders - that harness the power of... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Float and Fly

Monday, Feb 17, 2020

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Float and Fly

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Indoor Fort Building

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Indoor Fort Building

Thursday, Feb 20, 2020

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled... READ MORE

Our blog: Play Matters

There's Not One Definition of Success

Natasha Venti

Discovery Museum visitors bring a wide range of interests, temperaments, ages, and abilities to their experiences here. And so, we design both our exhibits and programs around the basic idea that there is no one “right” way to participate and no “one-size-fits-all” definition of success.