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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Here's what's happening

Girl looks at her reflection in a big mirrored globe

Mirror, Mirror, What do You See?

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Have you ever wondered how you can see yourself in a mirror? Join us as we play with different kinds of reflections and experiment by using mirrors to create symmetry, refract light, and expand your... READ MORE

Mirror, Mirror, What do You See?

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

10:00 am to 11:00 am

—Drop in

Have you ever wondered how you can see yourself in a mirror? Join us as we play with different... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Trim a Tree for the Birds

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Brrr…it’s cold outside and it’s getting harder for animals to find food. Let’s help them out by... READ MORE

Doggy Days: Winter Storytime

Thursday, Dec 20, 2018

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Join Therapy Dog Abby for cozy, winter Storytime and bring your blanket! Abby is a certified... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Forest Fridays

Friday, Dec 21, 2018

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

Our blog: Play Matters

Our Terrific Teen Volunteers

Molly Bloom

I ventured into the Discovery Woods treehouse on a quiet afternoon to find a young visitor building a large tower of KEVA planks with Varun, one of the museum’s Explorers. The tower was high enough that the boy was standing on a stool as he and Varun neatly laid block after block into a tall,