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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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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SMART Gals (Science, Math, Art): Katherine Johnson

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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March is Women’s History Month! Join us as we learn about women who have made important contributions throughout history to the fields of science, math and art. Katherine Johnson is a physicist and... READ MORE

Rolling Down a Ramp

Thursday, Mar 28, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Visit the museum today and discover the science of ramps. Using a variety of materials and plenty... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Forest Fridays

Friday, Mar 29, 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

Make a Mess: Foamy Fun

Friday, Mar 29, 2019

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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Don’t let the name fool you – today we will be having some good, clean fun! Join us as we... READ MORE

Everyday Engineering: Balls and Ramps

Saturday, Mar 30, 2019

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled... READ MORE

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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