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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Caterpillars: Life on the Leaf Edge

Wednesdays through Sundays, 10am to 4pm | September 11 - October 6

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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.

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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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Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Fall Plant Walk with PrimiTim

Sunday, Sep 29, 2019

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Come take a walk with “PrimiTim” as he teaches us ways to identify autumn plants. He will also share tips on foraging this time of year and other Fall plant fun! This program may involve a walk in... READ MORE

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Nature Textures

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Can you duplicate nature’s textures? You can if you create a frottage! Explore Discovery Woods as... READ MORE

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Backyard and Beyond: What's the Weather Wednesday

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Join us in Discovery Woods to celebrate whatever weather Mother Nature decides to give us today. We... READ MORE

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week! Wacky Bubbles

Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Can a bubble be flat? Can we make a bubble cube? How about a foamy bubble snake? Play and... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Forest Fridays

Friday, Sep 27, 2019

10:00 am to 10:45 am

A great way for the whole family to enjoy time outdoors, our Forest Friday program will be held... READ MORE

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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