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We are now open 7 days a week until Labor Day! Free admission on Friday nights, 4:30 to 8pm. Reservations no longer required to visit!

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Discovery Museum Awarded the Nation's Highest Museum Honor

This prestigious award honors institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. We are deeply honored and very proud!

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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 non-perishable food donations for local pantries.

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Especially for Me!

We offer special free admission hours for families with children with an ASD, hearing or vision loss, sensory sensitivities and more, because we want every child to be able to visit.

It's for me!
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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!

Let's Explore
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Play Matters

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

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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 much more!

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Play Matters

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.

Our mission

Today’s Hours

9:00am to 4:30pm
Reservations no longer required

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Nature Play Festival, July 11 -- Free!

Explore and learn outdoors (and inside) with us and many community organizations as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home. There will be food, music, and fun!

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Adults only: Join us July 24 for Discovery After Dark!

Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends! 21+ only

Get your ticket to fun!
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Host your party with us!

Birthday parties are back at Discovery Museum! Host your child's birthday party or other special event in the Museum and our newly renovated and expanded Community Building for a fun and memorable event! 

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Summer Friday Nights Free!

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Grandparent Discoveries Blog

One-on-One Time with Grandchildren

Cheryl Beaudoin
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of spending quality time with each of my grandchildren individually, and how best to do it. As they are growing up (way too quickly!) they are learning and changing and beginning to have very distinct and different interests. They still play. . .

An Award-Winning Destination

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Commonwealth Award
Wicked Local Readers Choice 2020
Boston Parents Paper 2024 Family Favorite
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