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 run a free shuttle from the nearby Kmart parking lot Monday through Friday this week, from 9:00am to 4:00pm (note the last shuttle will be 30 minutes before the museum closes).

Your NEW museum is ready!

The all-new museum combines the best STEAM exhibits from our original 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.
Science. Nature. Play.

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 - 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 and 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

Movie poster for Won't You Be My Neighbor with photo of Fred Rogers

"Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Special Movie Screening of the Fred Rogers Documentary

Wednesday, March 13 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Fred Rogers Documentary Screening, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred and his cast of puppets and friends spoke directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues, in a simple, direct... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Indoor Fort Building

Wednesday February 20th and Thursday February 21st 11am to 2pm —Drop in

Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week! Engage in some everyday engineering as you... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: Straw Structures

Friday, Feb 22, 2019

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week! Engage in some everyday engineering as you... READ MORE

Celebrate National Engineers Week! Everyday Engineering: SailMobiles

Saturday, Feb 23, 2019

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

—Drop in

Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week! Engage in some everyday engineering as you... READ MORE

Asobouyo! Explore the Songs and Toys of Japan

Tuesday, February 26 10:00am – 10:45am and 2:00pm – 2:45pm

How do you sing Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Japanese? Do Japanese children play with the... READ MORE

two researchers sit with a child at a table, while his mom looks on

Our blog: Play Matters

Which One Is Nicer?

By the time they reach preschool age, children are remarkably adept at evaluating others. That is, they understand that someone who shares is more generous than someone who doesn’t share, and that someone who shares more is more generous than someone who shares less. However, children tend to