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 be open on Monday, October 14, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, 9am to 4:30pm. Please note that our parking lot will be busiest between 10am and noon.

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.

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 & Motion to Weather, topics are designed to spark curiosity and strengthen the practices of science and ...

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two boys look up as a contraption they made floats over an air table

A Series of Simple Machines: a da Vinci-inspired Workshop Series for ages 9-12

Four sessions: Thursdays 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 4:15 to 5:45 pm

Join us in the Discovery Museum’s da Vinci Workshop for an exciting new program series based on simple machines. Leonardo da Vinci—scientist, artist, and inventor—envisioned numerous mechanical... READ MORE

LEGO Zone

Saturday, Oct. 12 - Monday, Oct. 14; 11am - 4pm —Drop in

You bring your imagination and we’ll supply the LEGOs. Try your hand at some fun LEGO challenges... READ MORE

Snip and Tear

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Our visitors LOVE to snip and tear paper! Show off your scissor skills, try cutting for the first... READ MORE

Backyard and Beyond: Celebrate National Fossil Day!

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Celebrate National Fossil Day with us in Discovery Woods! Experiment with water to reveal fossils... READ MORE

Doggy Days: Howl-o-ween

Thursday, Oct 17, 2019

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Abby the Therapy Dog needs your help deciding what costume she should wear on Halloween. Tell Abby... 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