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 to 4:30pm

Discovery Woods 9:00am to 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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a lantern made out of cardboard, tissue paper, and pipecleaners.

Backyard and Beyond: Lantern Light-up

Friday, November 22, 2019 - Drop-in for lantern making 2-4pm; outdoor lantern procession 4:15pm

Can you construct a lantern? We’ll have all the materials you’ll need to make a one of a kind lantern. When you’re finished, put in an LED candle and we’ll light-up Fairyborough with a lantern... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Lantern Light-up

Friday, November 22, 2019 - Drop-in for lantern making 2-4pm; outdoor lantern procession 4:15pm

Can you construct a lantern? We’ll have all the materials you’ll need to make a one of a kind... READ MORE

Everyday Engineering: SailMobiles

Saturday, Nov 23, 2019

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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

CLOSED

Monday, Nov 25, 2019 (All day)

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

Tinker Tuesday: Crafty Creations

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Explore the possibilities of reusing what we usually throw away. Today we’ll be creating... 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