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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The Museum is closed through May 4 due to COVID-19 business restrictions in MA. Please check out our **all-new** Discovery at Home family resource guide here!

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

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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

CANCELLED - Tinkering With Toys: Toy Take Aparts Jr.

Thursday, Apr 2, 2020

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including mechanical toys with moving parts, remote controlled toys, toy vehicles with movable parts, electronic... READ MORE

CANCELLED - Lil’ SMART Gals (Science, Math, Art): Marie Tharp

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

March is Women’s History Month! Join us as we learn about women who have made important... READ MORE

CANCELLED - Earth Day Turns 50! Cloud Gazing

Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

—Drop in

Warmer weather is right around the corner! Join us for some cloud gazing in Discovery Woods. Learn... READ MORE

CANCELLED - Tinkering With Toys: Toy Take Aparts Jr.

Thursday, Apr 2, 2020

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including... READ MORE

CANCELLED - Tinkering With Toys: Toy Take Aparts

Thursday, Apr 2, 2020

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

—Drop in

Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including... 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.