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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New! Feel the Force laboratory toolkits

We now offer hands-on STEM in 3 unique ways--Tell a Teacher!

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Supplement School. Support the Museum's tomorrow. Become a member today!

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Booking Now!

Fun, hands-on, material-rich, STEM curriculum-aligned learning--for students tuning in from the classroom or at home!

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What's new, what's the same?

The Museum is open with new safety protocols, but the fun of playing, learning, and exploring together remains the same! Check out our fun, short video.

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Discovery at Home

At-home fun-and-learning resources for your family.

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Distance Learning Resources for teachers and their students

Explore the principles behind our exhibits and workshops using simple, everyday materials found at home.

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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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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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Our Philosophy: Play Matters

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

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Today's Hours

Discovery Museum 9:00-11:00, 12:00-2:00, 3:00-4:30

Discovery Woods 9:00-11:00, 12:00-2:00, 3:00-dusk

children hold up one of their shoes while participating in a virtual science workshop

Live virtual workshops available now!

Virtual Traveling Science Workshops

Virtual Traveling Science Workshops preserve the greatest strengths of our in-class offerings: interactive workshops with talented STEM instructors, offering engaging, hands-on experiences. Workshops are streamed live to encourage interaction and as always, students in our workshops are enjoying...

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Here's what's happening

Virtual Event: Grandparenting a Child with Autism: Roles, Responsibilities, and Supports

Thursday, Mar 18, 2021

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Charlie Washburn, Retired Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, VSA Massachusetts, grandfather of two boys on the autism spectrum, Donna Danielewski, Senior Director of the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH, mother of a child with autism

This workshop will explore the lush landscape of grandparenting children on the Autism Spectrum. We’ll explore the unique role grandparents—and others who fill that sort of supporting role—can play... READ MORE

Celebrate Black History Month and National Engineer's Week: Black Engineers of NASA

Saturday, Feb 27, 2021

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Join us as we honor Black History Month and National Engineers week and learn about black men and... READ MORE

All Access Afternoon

Sunday, Feb 28, 2021

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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Join us for this special, afternoon event for ALL our previous Especially for Me families, as well... READ MORE

Lil’ SMART Gals (Science, Math, Art): Mary Anning

Thursday, Mar 4, 2021

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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

SMART Gals (Science, Math, Art): Women in Environmental Science

Saturday, Mar 6, 2021

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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

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Our blog: Play Matters

Welcome Back, Friends

Brindha Muniappan

We are ready and eager to welcome you back to the Discovery Museum! Although the way we play now is a little different than it was before, our objective remains the same: to spark curiosity, inspire learning through playful exploration, and foster social connections and empathy. We also want to